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FMCSA sharpening focus on broker fraud
While a broker transparency rule pends, FMCSA has taken other measures to address broker fraud, including a new Registration Fraud Team.
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Podcast: Federal underride effort pushes forward
An NHTSA advisory committee has held another meeting, and it appears some on the panel are committed to creating an underride requirement.
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Massachusetts House approves boost to local road, bridge funds
Pursuit halfway through the Massachusetts statehouse would provide a boost to local governments for road and bridge work
Crime & Courts
Werner must face class action wage lawsuit filed by trainees
Werner Enterprises’ attempt to dismiss a driver trainee wage lawsuit was denied, less than a year after scoring a victory in a similar case.
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The challenge of AB5
OOIDA’s talk show provides the latest information on AB5 and answers your questions on the June 30 “Live From Exit 24.”
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The Spirit tours Iowa on way to Walcott Truckers Jamboree
OOIDA’s tour trailer has a couple of stops in Iowa in Council Bluffs and then Brooklyn before arriving at the Walcott Trucker’s Jamboree.
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Staged crashes amendment rejected from House highway bill
Several pro-trucker amendments to the highway bill were rejected by the House Rules Committee on Tuesday, June 29.
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Rhode Island Senate backs regional climate pact
A bill halfway through the Rhode Island statehouse would formally adopt a regional climate pact that could raise fuel rates for drivers.
News, State
Flooding continues to shut down I-94 in Detroit and Dearborn
Portions of Interstate 94 in the Detroit area are closed after a historic rain event has caused major flooding throughout the metro.
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NHTSA mandates crash reports from automated vehicle companies
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will require crash reports for automated vehicles, the agency announced.
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FHWA civil rights investigation puts major Houston I-45 project on pause
FHWA warned TxDOT to stop all work on the North Houston Highway Improvement Project while it conducts a civil rights investigation regarding the plan.
Federal, News
FMCSA officially pushes driver training rule start to February
FMCSA’s compliance date for its long-awaited entry-level driver training rule is about eight months away.