Federal, News
High school seeks commercial learner’s permit exemption for 17-year-olds
A high school in Washington state is asking FMCSA to let its 17-year-old students acquire commercial learner’s permits.
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Podcast: Broker financial responsibility rule is final
Brokers will now face some new, stricter financial rules – but OOIDA thinks that FMCSA should have gone much further with the regulation.
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Coronavirus, News
COVID test mandate for truckers in Prince Edward Island could impede supply chain
A mandatory COVID test for truckers entering Prince Edward Island, regardless of their vaccination status, will cause delays, APTA warns.
Federal, News
Highway reauthorization expires; FAST Act extension may be next
The House failed to approve a Senate-approved infrastructure bill before the highway reauthorization expired at the end of September.
Federal, News
NHTSA: Thousands of Level 2 autonomous vehicle crashes expected each year
Justifying continued incident reporting on autonomous vehicle crashes, NHTSA claims that thousands of Level 2 autonomous vehicle crashes occur each year.
News, Safety & Security, State
Stop jumping on trucks – seriously!
A reckless new trend has popped up in the Atlanta area, with individuals spotted clinging to the side of semitrucks on Interstate 85.
News, State
California law extends vehicle miles traveled pilot program
A new law in California extends a road user charge pilot program based on vehicle miles traveled as an alternative to fuel taxes.
Analysis, News
‘Driver shortage’ in the U.S. and the U.K.: the same but different
Britain’s “driver shortage” is like ours: no shortage at all, only tough working conditions and poor pay. That’s where the similarities end.
Federal, News
MRB to recommend 90-day waiver for drivers affected by CPAP recall
FMCSA’s Medical Review Board met to discuss the Philips Respironics CPAP recall and to make recommendations for medical examiners.
State, Truck Parking
The Parking Zone – September 2021
Despite Congress dropping the ball recently, local governments have been busy the past month approving of new truck stops and truck parking.
News, State
Alabama fuel tax rates increase Oct. 1
The third of three annual fuel tax rate increases in Alabama is taking effect. Fuel taxes are up a dime from three years ago.
News, OOIDA
‘Live From Exit 24’ answers your broker-related questions
“Live From Exit 24” is back Wednesday at 7 p.m. Central. Join us as we cover broker-related issues with Anne Reinke, president and CEO of TIA.