Federal, News
CDL changes would hinder safety, truckers say
Hundreds of truck drivers have spoken out against proposed changes to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s CDL requirements.
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Podcast: Expert – trucking’s inefficiencies put the burden on drivers
Whether it’s lease-purchase agreements, compensation or any number of other issues, Steve Viscelli has thoughts about how to change things.
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Equipment, News
Shell Starship 2.0 adds August run to summer schedule
Shell Starship 2.0 will make an additional coast-to-coast run, in August, to monitor how Class 8 truck energy use can be reduced.
OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer continues Northeast trek
Fultonville, N.Y., is the next scheduled stop for OOIDA’s tour trailer. Stop by to tell skipper Marty Ellis what’s happening on the road.
Fuel prices, News
Prices are back up for diesel
The cost per gallon of diesel is up from last week, according to the Energy Information Administration report released on May 10
News
Canada ELD mandate update: CCMTA says no penalties in first year
The Canada ELD mandate won’t be enforced with penalties for the first year, says the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators.
News, State
Idaho Legislature approves road work aid
The Idaho Legislature has approved a bill to provide a boost for road work around the state from sales tax money already available.
Crime & Courts
Walmart must face allegations of age and disability discrimination
A former Walmart driver is accusing the company of wrongfully firing him after taking medical leave and denying him his DOT medical card renewal.
News
FMCSA issues HOS exemption in response to Colonial Pipeline cyberattack
The FMCSA has issued a temporary regional hours-of-service exemption following a cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline.
News
Trucking employment down in April, but up for the year
The trucking subsector posted moderate job losses in April. However, the trucking employment situation for the year is up so far.
News, State
States approve rule changes for left lane use
State lawmakers in Oklahoma and South Carolina have approved rule changes they hope will result in limiting the use of highways’ left lanes.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer heads to Pembroke, N.Y.
Next stop for OOIDA’s tour trailer is just off the New York State Thruway in Pembroke, N.Y. Stop by and check in with skipper Marty Ellis.