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OOIDA lends support in aftermath of Key Bridge collapse
OOIDA has had conversations with agencies to offer any assistance possible regarding the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore.
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Podcast: Feds prepare to take action in wake of bridge collapse
The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after being struck by a container ship. That raises questions and concerns about what’s next.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2021 MCSAC members announced
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced its 2021 members for its Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee