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
Speed limit revisions discussed in eight statehouses
Legislators in statehouses around the nation continue to call for changes to speed limit rules for cars and trucks on interstates.
News
ATRI reveals worst truck bottlenecks in the U.S.
Find out where the worst truck bottlenecks are in the United States, with the American Transportation Research Institute’s annual top 100 list.
Business, Equipment
Peterbilt updates vocational models 567 and 520
Peterbilt has upgraded its vocational dump and refuse trucks –Model 567 and Model 520 – with new digital displays and driver-assist tech
News, State
Fuel tax rate changes pursued in 12 states
Pursuit underway in legislatures around the country would raise transportation funds via fuel tax revisions for gas and diesel.
News, OOIDA
Truck parking and the growing problem on ‘Live From Exit 24’
The truck parking problem in the U.S. was the topic of the latest episode of “Live From Exit 24” with host Mike Matousek and a panel of guests.
Federal, News
Infrastructure bill talk highlights Senate committee hearing
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works plans to use the next infrastructure bill to boost an economy reeling from a pandemic.
News, State
Arizona DOT adds ‘Truck Restrictions’ feature to 511 website
Navigating the hundreds of different truck restrictions along Arizona highways just got easier thanks to a new feature on Arizona’s 511 map.
Equipment
Navistar recalling thousands of LoneStar/LT trucks for battery issue
More than 27,000 International LoneStar and LT trucks are being recalled due to an issue with battery cables, according to NHTSA.
News, OOIDA, State
North Dakota Senate committee meets on truck size and weight
Ongoing legislation in the North Dakota statehouse would aid road trains – longer and heavier truck loads on state highways and interstates.
Crime & Courts, News
Idaho-based driver an imminent hazard, according to FMCSA
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has declared Idaho-licensed commercial driver Shane R. Warr to be an imminent hazard.
