Federal, News, Safety & Security
FMCSA reminds drivers of ‘emergency conditions’ provision in HOS
In response to incidents of civil unrest, FMCSA reminds drivers of a provision letting them complete their run when it's halted by “emergency conditions.”
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OOIDA members at White House event
Recently, a group of OOIDA members gathered at the White House to represent owner-operators and other truckers at an event. Also, Roses and Razzberries.
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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.
Federal, News
FMCSA approves Werner’s exemption during ELD transition
FMCSA has accepted an hours-of-service exemption request from Werner Enterprises, allowing certain provisions as they switch ELD providers.
Federal
Moving Forward Act going nowhere, Senate Republicans say
The House passed a massive $1.5 trillion infrastructure package on July 1. However, Senate Republicans have already called the partisan legislation dead on arrival.
News
Transport employment experiences largest spike in more than 20 years
After record-breaking employment losses in April, transportation jobs, including trucking, made a huge comeback in June as businesses begin to reopen.
Crime & Courts
Certified medical examiner sentenced in DOT physical scheme
A Florida-based certified medical examiner has been sentenced for falsifying Department of Transportation physical examinations.
News, State
Tennessee law now in effect expands ‘slowpoke’ rule
Two new laws on the books in Tennessee address concern about left lane use and exchanging information about severe driving infractions.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Late UCR payments could get you red-lighted at scales
Some truckers relying on bypass clearance systems to get them through weigh stations are being red-lighted for not complying with the UCR.
News
Traffic fatalities down in first quarter of 2020
Stay-at-home orders in March may have led to fewer traffic fatalities for the first quarter, but at the same time roadways were also more dangerous.
Coronavirus, News
YRC receives $700 million CARES Act loan from Treasury
As health insurance for YRC employees neared the 11th hour before lapsing, the U.S. Treasury has bailed the company out with a $700 million CARES Act loan.
Opinion, Tolls
Conduent, company that botched Florida SunPass rollout, gets Ohio Turnpike project
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing Florida did and expecting different results, like Ohio’s doing with toll services company Conduent.
Fuel prices, News, State
Fuel tax rate changes begin in eight states on July 1
The first of July marks changes in fuel tax collections in states across the country. Rate changes range from a nickel to fractional amounts.
