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.
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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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Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA: Truckers need tangible relief
If Congress wants to help truckers, OOIDA says they should suspend the HVUT and reinstate the per diem tax deduction.
Federal, News
USDA issues advice for transporting hemp
The USDA has issued advice for motor carriers on transporting hemp across state lines to help head off potential problems.
COVID-19, Federal, News
Mask mandate issued for all federal property
President Joe Biden has issued an executive order establishing a mask mandate on federal properties by employees, contractors and visitors.
News, OOIDA
High driver turnover focus of next ‘Live From Exit 24’
OOIDA President Todd Spencer and OOIDA research analyst Andrew King will be guests on the next “Live From Exit 24” with Mike Matousek.
Equipment
More than 4,000 Freightliner Cascadias recalled for steer tire issue
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling a few thousand Freightliner Cascadia trucks that may be susceptible to a tire blowout.
News, State
Port of L.A. incentive program aims to improve truck turn time
Truckers may move in and out of the Port of L.A. faster with its Truck Turn-Time and Dual-Transaction Incentive program after February.
Crime & Courts, News, State
New trial ordered after ‘golden rule’ invoked
A California appeals court vacated a $30 million verdict in a lawsuit accusing a commercial truck driver of causing a motorist’s death.
Federal, News
U.S. DOT leadership positions announced
Several key positions at the U.S. Department of Transportation were announced on Thursday, Jan. 21.
Federal, News
Infrastructure discussed at U.S. DOT confirmation hearing
Pete Buttigieg focused on the need to rebuild America’s infrastructure during his Senate confirmation hearing for the U.S. DOT Secretary.
News, State
Arkansas road funding bill would amend state constitution
A bill in the Arkansas Legislature would amend the state’s constitution to eliminate a barrier to cover certain road funding via sales tax.
