Federal, News
FMCSA grants TIA’s petition on training for brokers
FMCSA has granted a petition from the Transportation Intermediaries Association regarding training requirements for brokers.
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Podcast: Crashes, drugs, fraud and parking on agenda for FMCSA forum
An FMCSA Research Forum is coming up next week, and what comes out of it could have a significant impact on your life as a truck driver.
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News, OOIDA
Prep for OOIDA’s Truck to Success course with these previews
OOIDA’s Truck to Success course on becoming an owner-operator is set for Oct. 26-28. Check out these previews.
Federal, News
Company asks FMCSA to extend, expand HOS exemption
A company that produces steel is asking the FMCSA to extend and expand its hours-of-service exemption.
News, State
Texas highway protest law in effect Sept. 1
A new Texas law to take effect Sept. 1 addresses concern about protests that disrupt and block traffic on busy roadways.
News, OOIDA
Trucking taxes and the IRS on “Live From Exit 24”
“Live From Exit 24,” answered tax questions and previewed the upcoming Truck to Success course, scheduled for October 26-28.
Federal, News
House moves budget forward, agrees to vote on infrastructure by Sept. 27
The House has voted to advance the blueprint of a $3.5 trillion budget resolution and committed to a Sept. 27 deadline to vote on the infrastructure bill.
News, State
New state laws revise ticket camera rules
Ticket cameras are the topic of new laws in states from coast to coast as legislators endorse the revenue generating devices.
News
Cross-border freight in June sets all-time high by value
The value of cross-border freight set a new record in June, with truck freight moving in and out of the borders getting a boost.
OOIDA
OOIDA tour trailer returns to Clearwater, Minn.
Clearwater, Minn., is the next stop for Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer. The Nelson Bros. Restaurant and Bakery might tempt him.
News, State
New Texas law effective Sept. 1 revises truck injury liability rules
As of Sept. 1, a new law will revise Texas statute that covers injury liability concerns for truck operations of all sizes.
Fuel prices, News
Connecticut fuel emergency result of Tropical Storm Henri
Connecticut declared an emergency notice on Aug. 20, suspending hours of service for motor carries of fuel, due to Tropical Storm Henri.
