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Ninth Circuit sides with FMCSA on California break rules preemption

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has upheld FMCSA’s preemption of California’s meal and rest break rules.

Federal, News

FMCSA announces members of new commercial motor vehicle driver panel

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has named the 25 people who will serve on a commercial motor vehicle driver panel.

Crime & Courts

Cream-O-Land truckers score victory in New Jersey Supreme Court

The New Jersey Supreme Court made a significant ruling regarding wage and hour law disputes in a case filed by truckers for Cream-O-Land.

Federal, News

NHTSA announces final rule to remove ‘barriers’ blocking AV innovation

NHTSA announced on Jan. 14 a final rule to update its safety standards for vehicles equipped with automated driving systems.

News

Women in Trucking seeks input from pregnant truckers

A survey needs feedback from female truckers who are, have been or may plan to be pregnant while on the road as data on the subject is lacking.

Crime & Courts, News

Supreme Court of British Columbia rules in favor of trucker; $1.6 million in damages

The Supreme Court of British Columbia awarded Canadian truck driver Alan Kempton $1.6 million in damages for a fatal crash in August 2015.

Federal, News

FMCSA wants to analyze additional split sleeper options

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing a pilot program that will evaluate split sleeper options of 6/4 and 5/5.

News, OOIDA, State

OOIDA: Indiana overweight truck bills ‘pick winners and losers’

OOIDA voices opposition to multiple bills in the Indiana General Assembly to put more overweight trucks on state roadways.

News

Florida Supreme Court rules on highly anticipated trucker dashcam case

Wilsonart and one of its truckers scored a net win with the Florida Supreme Court in a case based around dashcam footage in a fatal crash.

Federal, News

2021 MCSAC members announced

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced its 2021 members for its Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee