Federal, News
CDL changes would hinder safety, truckers say
Hundreds of truck drivers have spoken out against proposed changes to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s CDL requirements.
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Podcast: Expert – trucking’s inefficiencies put the burden on drivers
Whether it’s lease-purchase agreements, compensation or any number of other issues, Steve Viscelli has thoughts about how to change things.
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News, State
New Jersey panel advances bill to thwart ticket quotas
Policing for profit is a concern in New Jersey, and a state legislative panel has advanced a bill to take steps to end ticket quotas.
Federal, News
FMCSA extends waiver for expiring CDLs again
Once again, the FMCSA has extended its waivers for expiring commercial driver’s licenses, commercial learner’s permits, and medical cards.
News, State
Florida DOT reminds drivers of truck lane restrictions
The Florida Department of Transportation has started a campaign informing all motorists of the state’s truck lane restrictions.
Federal, News
Helicopter company seeks HOS exemption
A helicopter company is asking the FMCSA to exempt its ground support equipment operators from some of the hours-of-service regulations.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA: Add feed ingredients to qualifying ag commodities
OOIDA supports FMCSA’s clarification of several ag hauler definitions for hours of service but would like it to take it a step further.
Crime & Courts, News
Four plead guilty in New Orleans staged-crash fraud scheme
Four people have pleaded guilty to roles in a staged-crash scheme targeting tractor-trailers in New Orleans. There have been 33 charged.
News, Truck Shows
MATS plans to reschedule next show
MATS officials announced that it is rescheduling its next truck show until either September 2021 or March 2022.
Federal, News
FMCSA talks hours of service during Q&A session
Officials from the FMCSA answered questions regarding the agency’s updated hours-of-service regulations on Thursday, Dec. 17.
News
CDOT produces educational video about The Mountain Rules
The Colorado Department of Transportation has released a video that educates truckers on what are known as The Mountain Rules.
News
Arizona’s truck permitting system going fully cashless
The Arizona Department of Transportation is trying to save everybody some time by eliminating the cash option in its truck permitting system.