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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State, Tolls
Delaware River Port Authority votes no on biennial toll increase
The Delaware River Port Authority will not increase tolls on four bridges, marking the 10th year tolls have remained stagnant.
Business, Equipment
SelecTrucks sees rising demand for used highway tractors
Demand is rising for used trucks as fleet buyers gear up for an economic recovery after COVID-19, says Daimler’s president of remarketing.
Federal, News
Ag hauler rule goes into effect
Ag haulers should have a more clear understanding of which loads qualify for hours-of-service exemptions because of a new rule.
News, State
Florida bill would end use of red-light cameras
An effort underway at the Florida statehouse would do away with the use of red-light cameras in communities around the state.
Federal, News, Products & Services
Rand McNally still working with ELD customers to resolve issues
More than two weeks after Rand McNally suffered a “cyber incident,” the company is still working with some drivers to get devices running.
Crime & Courts
CRST sleeper berth wage lawsuit denied class action status
A lawsuit accusing CRST of not paying drivers for all compensable time, including sleeper berth time, was denied class action status.
Features
TCA names drive team Highway Angel recipients
William and Becky Gregory, drivers for Titan Transfer, received the Highway Angel honor for rescuing an injured boy from an Arizona wreck.
OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer stops next to the Great Salt Lake
After a scenic drive from Las Vegas, OOIDA’s tour trailer pulls into Tooele, Utah, near Salt Lake City. Stop and check in with Jon Osburn.
Business, Products & Services
Spot market rebounds after Thanksgiving, DAT reports
Load-to-truck ratios indicate impending rate changes as freight volume picks up and number of available trucks decreases, DAT reports.
Equipment
More than 1,000 Cascadia trucks recalled for clutch assembly issue
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain Freightliner Cascadia trucks over a clutch flange defect, according to NHTSA.
