Federal, News
High school seeks commercial learner’s permit exemption for 17-year-olds
A high school in Washington state is asking FMCSA to let its 17-year-old students acquire commercial learner’s permits.
Listen Now
Podcast: Broker financial responsibility rule is final
Brokers will now face some new, stricter financial rules – but OOIDA thinks that FMCSA should have gone much further with the regulation.
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News, State
Michigan Legislature approves testing organic additive to clear roads
A bill approved by the Michigan Legislature would authorize the state to test an organic additive to help keep roads and bridges clear.
News
Group wants Georgia to consider I-75 truck-only lane extension
A group of stakeholders in Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee want Georgia to extend the truck-only lane project and address truck parking.
Federal, News
Clearinghouse hits traffic jam as Jan. 5 deadline looms
Several owner-operators have informed Land Line that they are experiencing difficulties registering for FMCSA’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
News, State
Eight states impose fuel tax rate changes Jan. 1
The first of the year marks the implementation of a mix of increases and decreases to fuel tax rates in states around the country.
Tolls
North Carolina tolls will go up on Jan. 1
Tolls on the Triangle Expressway and Monroe Expressway are scheduled to increase on Friday, with truckers paying four times the rate.
Federal, News
FMCSA proposal would require rear guards to be inspected annually
The FMCSA intends to require an annual inspection of rear impact guards. CVSA has pushed for the change. The comment period is open now.
Fuel prices, News
For eighth week running, diesel prices rise
Weekly price increases for diesel, which started eight weeks ago, continued in the last week of December, according to a federal report.
News, State
New Jersey task force would review transportation consolidation
One New Jersey Senate bill would set up a task force to study a possible consolidation of multiple transportation agencies.
Federal, News
Clearinghouse query deadline approaches
As part of the FMCSA’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, motor carriers have until Jan. 5 to run their first query on drivers.
News, Safety & Security, State
After collision killing bicyclists, feds ban Arizona driver
A RoadRunner Transport AZ driver is declared an imminent hazard and banned from interstate commerce after a wreck killing five bicyclists.