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.
Listen Now
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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Business, Equipment
New Western Star 49X looks tough but creampuff to drive
A heavy-haul tractor ought to look like it, and the new Western Star 49X premium vocational model surely does, Land Line’s Tom Berg reports.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA blasts Congress for forgetting truckers in $900B relief package
OOIDA said lawmakers’ failure to help small-business truckers in its $900 billion pandemic relief package is nothing short of “shameful.”
Federal, News
FMCSA grants HOS exemption to railroad associations
FMCSA will allow drivers responding to “unplanned events” for railroads to be exempt from portions of the hours-of-service rules.
News, State
Three Northeast states and D.C. to launch emissions cap-and-trade program
Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and the District of Columbia signed an agreement adopting the Transportation and Climate Initiative.
Business, News, Products & Services
TravelCenters of America helping drivers in need
TravelCenters of America guests raised $88,000 for the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund during its register roundup campaign.
Features, OOIDA Member
OOIDA members grateful for opportunity to visit White House
Two OOIDA members say they were thrilled to attend a Dec. 13 White House Christmas party, calling it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel prices still climbing
Diesel prices increased across the nation in every region, according to weekly reports. The average price is up 6 cents from last week.
News
Traffic fatalities down for third consecutive year in 2019
Newly released data from NHTSA reveals traffic fatalities were down last year, with large truck occupant deaths remaining mostly stagnant.
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.
