Federal, News
GOP lawmakers introduce resolution to undo EPA’s new emission standards
One month after the EPA finalized tougher truck emission standards, Republican lawmakers are attempting to quash them.
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Podcast: Is renewable diesel an alternative to electric?
A new American Transportation Research Institute report includes promising data on renewable diesel. Jeff Short explains the details.
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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.
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.
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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.