Federal, News
FMCSA denies company’s exemption for under-21 pilot program
FMCSA has denied a trucking company’s request to let it use under-21 permit holders for the agency’s apprenticeship pilot program.
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Podcast: Veterans Community Project has gone to the dogs – and it’s a good thing
The Veterans Community Project is unique among similar programs. It doesn’t just allow dogs into its communities – it welcomes them.
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Features, OOIDA, OOIDA Member
Dedication meant everything to Citizen Driver honoree Dusty Porter
Dusty Porter, a driver for Werner Enterprises and 2021 Citizen Driver recipient, was honored with a dedication at the Petro in Glendale, Ky.
Federal, News
Infrastructure bill includes path for long-haul drivers as young as 18
A version of the DRIVE-Safe Act in the infrastructure bill opens the door for CDL holders as young as 18 years old to drive long-haul.
Crime & Courts, News, State
California Trucking Association asks Supreme Court to hear AB5 case
The California Trucking Association has officially petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court regarding the state’s worker classification law, Assembly Bill 5.
News
Wreaths Across America’s Mobile Education Exhibit tours Tennessee
Wreaths Across America and its Mobile Education Exhibit will be making several stops in Tennessee this August. Public tours are free.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Senate passes infrastructure bill; OOIDA frustrated by exclusion of truck parking funding
The Senate passes its bipartisan infrastructure package, but OOIDA speaks out in frustration over the decision not to include truck parking funding.
Crime & Courts, News
Appeals court reverses $6M judgment against Swift in driver ‘poaching’ suit
A federal appeals court reversed a $6 million judgment against Swift Transportation in a lawsuit accusing the carrier of driver poaching.
News, State
Pennsylvania Senate could soon vote on snow and ice removal bill
A bill that soon could come up for a final vote at the Pennsylvania statehouse is intended to encourage removal of snow and ice from vehicles.
News, State
Nebraska, Minnesota latest to declare fuel related emergencies
Fuel supply issues have been reported in several states this summer. Nebraska and Minnesota are latest states to declare emergencies.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel costs down in several locales
The latest report from the EIA on Aug. 9 showed the national average is now $3.364, which is three-tenths of a cent lower than last week.
News
Canada border service workers end work-to-rule strike
Canada border service employees ended a work-to-rule strike after a marathon negotiation led to a tentative agreement on Friday, Aug. 6.
