Federal, News, OOIDA
Beyond Compliance can’t favor big fleets, OOIDA says
OOIDA told the FMCSA in formal comments that the congressionally mandated Beyond Compliance program shouldn’t favor large carriers.
Listen Now
Hours-of-service changes challenged
The new hours-of-service rules set to go into effect this month are being challenged in court. Plus, problems at TWIC enrollment centers in several states.
The Latest
Featured: Coronavirus, News
A coronavirus timeline: How we got here
Land Line Media provides a timeline of the events related to the coronavirus dating back to Dec. 31, when the first reports came out of China.
News
CARB hits eight brokers and carriers with $130,000 in penalties
Eight brokerage and trucking companies have been penalized thousands of dollars for violating CARB’s Truck and Bus Regulation.
News, State
California law adds to AB5 exemption list
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law that gave another round of exemptions from the state’s worker classification law known as AB5.
Crime & Courts
Trucking insurance company’s ‘act of God’ claim fails in $21M crash case
Cypress Insurance is on the hook for $21 million after unsuccessfully arguing a fatal truck crash was an act of God.
News, State
Michigan bill would eliminate ‘archaic’ driving law
Lawmakers are considering getting rid of a Michigan driving law that requires a horn honk when passing another vehicle.
News, OOIDA
The Spirit starts next week off in Salina, Kan.
On Monday, OOIDA’s tour trailer will be set up in central Kansas at the Salina, Petro. Jon Osburn, skipper of The Spirit, says to stop by.
Opinion
For the Boston Globe, a swing and a miss
The Boston Globe looked into trucking, found really bad stuff in the trees, but failed to notice the forest, writes Land Line’s John Bendel.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA joins coalition to urge FAST Act extension
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association joined 87 organization to implore Congress to extend the FAST Act for another year.
Opinion
Have a say on the under-21 interstate driver pilot program
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s notice of proposed under-21 commercial carrier pilot program is open for public comments.
Federal, News
Hair testing guidelines open to comment through Nov. 9
The public has about two months to comment on the U.S. Department of Health and Services’ guidelines for the use of hair testing.
News, State
Pennsylvania Senate panel advances bill to increase electric-powered truck weight
A Pennsylvania Senate panel has endorsed legislation to adopt a federal weight exemption for electric-powered large vehicles.
