Federal, News
High school seeks commercial learner’s permit exemption for 17-year-olds
A high school in Washington state is asking FMCSA to let its 17-year-old students acquire commercial learner’s permits.
Listen Now
Podcast: Broker financial responsibility rule is final
Brokers will now face some new, stricter financial rules – but OOIDA thinks that FMCSA should have gone much further with the regulation.
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News
I-40 bridge closure in Arkansas may cost trucking industry $2.4M a day
The closure of the Hernando de Soto Bridge on I-40 in Arkansas and Tennessee is costing the trucking industry millions of dollars.
Federal, News
Insurance Act’s latest version calls for 556% increase
Rep. Chuy Garcia’s Insurance Act, HR2687, will again attempt to increase motor carriers’ minimum insurance requirement all the way to $4.923 million.
News, State
UPDATED: Fuel shortages reported at Love’s and Pilot truck stops in the East
The Colonial Pipeline shutdown has caused numerous disruptions, including fuel shortages at several truck stops in four states.
Tolls
Capital Beltway project eliminates 30 miles of proposed toll roads
The Maryland DOT has announced modified plans of its Capital Beltway toll project that eliminates a large portion of the initial proposal.
Crime & Courts
California Supreme Court hears sexual harassment case against Tri-Modal
California’s high court heard arguments in a sexual harassment case involving statute of limitations between a woman and Tri-Modal Distribution.
OOIDA
Don’t miss the next ‘Live From Exit 24’
Call in to the next “Live From Exit 24” on May 19 as host Mike Matousek welcomes experts on the PRO Act and the AB5 law in California.
Coronavirus, Driver Fitness, News
Montana offers vaccine clinic for truckers; Missouri clinic May 20
Montana steps up to vaccinate truckers for COVID-19 at the Canadian border. Also, the Oak Grove 70 Petro in Missouri has a May 20 clinic.
OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer pulls into Willington, Conn.
OOIDA’s tour trailer leaves New York state for a stop in Connecticut. Stop by, if you can, and tell skipper Marty Ellis what’s going on.
News, Truck Shows
Make-A-Wish fundraising weekend a success
Make-A-Wish Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia held its annual event which included a golf tournament, motorcycle ride and truck convoy.
News, State
Louisiana legislators review road funding plans
Offerings in the Louisiana Legislature call for increasing road revenue via existing funding sources and through new funding.
