Federal, News
FMCSA to ease requirements in pilot program for under-21 drivers
Underwhelming participation numbers have led to changes in the requirements for FMCSA’s pilot program for under-21 drivers.
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Podcast: From homeless to full of hope
Thanks to the Veterans Community Project, an Army veteran and former truck driver has gone from homeless to full of hope for the future.
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Tropical storms continue to cause concern
The 2021 hurricane season continues to create issues, with Hurricane Nicholas the latest to make landfall. NOAA expects an above-average season.
News
Hurricane Nicholas shuts down interstates in Houston region
Numerous roadways in the Houston area, including portions of Interstates 10 and 45, are closed after Hurricane Nicholas dumped rain off the Gulf Coast.
Federal, News, Truck Parking
Truck parking funding denied by House infrastructure committee
House Democrats in the infrastructure committee have a message during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week: No truck parking funding for you.
News, State
California Legislature approves bill to aid port drivers
A bill approved by the California Legislature is touted to end what is described as exploitation of port drivers at the state’s ports.
Federal, News, Products & Services
Medical Review Board to discuss CPAP concerns
FMCSA’s Medical Review Board will discuss the voluntary recall of certain CPAP machines during a virtual meeting this month.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel lower in the West, Midwest and Gulf Coast, up on the East Coast
The weekly diesel report from the Energy Information Administration shows lower prices in the West and Midwest but higher in New England.
News, State
California Legislature backs speed rule revision
One California bill headed to the governor would do away with the 85th percentile speed rule to permit speed changes on local roads
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA makes another push for truck parking funding
OOIDA is making a push to get truck parking funding added to a House Transportation & Infrastructure budget reconciliation bill.
Federal, OOIDA, State
OOIDA, other groups urge Supreme Court to hear AB5 case
OOIDA asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the California Trucking Association’s case against the state’s worker classification law, AB5.
Federal, News
UPDATED: Nomination hearing for FMCSA’s Joshi set for Sept. 22
UPDATE: A hearing on Meera Joshi’s nomination to be the administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is moved to Sept. 22.
