Federal, News, State
FMCSA denies Florida agency’s exemption from CDL testing rules
FMCSA has denied a Florida agency’s request for an exemption from regulations that require the CDL skills tests be completed in succession.
Listen Now
Podcast: Crashes, drugs, fraud and parking on agenda for FMCSA forum
An FMCSA Research Forum is coming up next week, and what comes out of it could have a significant impact on your life as a truck driver.
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News, State
California offering $120k vouchers for a new Class 8 zero-emission truck
California-based trucking companies looking to move toward zero-emission trucks can save up to $120,000 with the state’s incentive voucher program.
Fuel prices, News
Increased diesel costs outside Rocky Mountain region
A June 14 weekly report released by the Energy Information Administration showed higher diesel prices for most drivers in America.
Federal, News
White House regulatory agenda released
The Biden administration published its Unified Regulatory Agenda, and includes items from FMCSA and NHTSA.
News, State
Electric-powered trucks rule clears Pennsylvania House
The Pennsylvania House has moved the state one step closer to adopting a federal weight exemption for electric-powered trucks.
Truck Parking
Study shows truckers find truck parking information systems useful
New research from the ATRI reveals that truckers’ views on truck parking information systems like variable message signs are mostly positive.
OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer pulls up in Alabama
OOIDA’s tour trailer continues a tour of the South with a stop just north of Birmingham, Ala. Catch up with skipper Marty Ellis there.
News
Canada ELD mandate now in effect despite no devices, soft enforcement
Although the Canada ELD mandate is officially in effect, still no ELD has been approved for use. Strict enforcement is delayed to next June.
Coronavirus, Driver Fitness, News
TA & Petro to host June 15 vaccination clinics; Love’s lifts mask mandate
On Tuesday, six TA & Petro stops will host COVID-19 vaccination clinics. The same day, Love’s lifts its mask mandate for vaccinated drivers.
Crime & Courts, News
Mexican driver banned from driving in U.S. after fatal crash
A truck driver licensed in Mexico was declared an imminent hazard and banned from driving in the U.S. after a fatal crash in May in Idaho.
News, State
Connecticut governor not done yet with truckers
On the heels of approving a truck tax, Connecticut lawmakers may soon renew pursuit of a regional climate plan for transportation.
