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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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
OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer calls at Santa Nella, Calif.
Jon Osburn, skipper of OOIDA’s tour trailer, has some toasty memories of Santa Nella, Calif., the next stop for him and The Spirit.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA calls for repeal to overtime exemption on ‘Live From Exit 24’
OOIDA Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh discussed on “Live From Exit 24” why he believes the truck driver overtime exemption should be repealed.
News, State
Indiana, South Carolina bills address left lane use
Legislators in multiple states have introduced bills they are hopeful will result in more drivers limiting their use of the left lane.
News, Safety & Security
Potential protests pose safety, insurance concerns for truckers
A leaked FBI bulletin warns of increased risks for armed protests at all 50 state capitals and in Washington D.C. ahead of Inauguration Day.
