Federal, News, Safety & Security
CVSA petitions FMCSA to amend inspection report requirements
CVSA has petitioned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to remove one of the requirements involving inspection reports.
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Podcast: Time to start your engines for produce season
The unofficial start to produce season has been announced. On this week’s Market Update, we’ll discuss how that will impact certain markets.
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Equipment
Western Star and Freightliner trucks recalled over steer axle issue
More than 1,400 Freightliner and Western Star trucks are being recalled after an issue with the steer axle was found, according to NHTSA.
News, State
Pennsylvania House votes to revise uninsured motorist penalties
The Pennsylvania House voted to approve a bill to revise the punishment for driving without insurance. The change could benefit truckers.
Crime & Courts
Western Express reaches renewed $1.4M settlement in wage lawsuit
Western Express drivers have reached a settlement with the company in a wage dispute after a federal court denied the first attempt in May.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA: Don’t allow mega fleets to take advantage of young drivers
OOIDA told FMCSA that the myth of a truck driver shortage shouldn’t be used to take advantage of teenagers.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Hair testing mandate would be misguided, OOIDA says
OOIDA says that mandating hair testing for truck drivers would be another “misguided regulatory approach” that will not decrease crashes.
Business, Products & Services
Free meals for active-duty, former military on Veterans Day
Many restaurants are thanking active duty military personnel and veterans for their service to the county with free meals on Veterans Day.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel prices rising ahead of holiday shipping season
A new report from the Energy Information Administration shows the average price of a gallon of diesel jumped more than a penny nationwide.
Federal, News
NHTSA to conduct drowsy driving survey
NHTSA plans to conduct a national survey to look at the knowledge, attitudes and behaviors involving drowsy driving.
News, State
Pennsylvania Senate advances electric-powered truck weight rule
The Pennsylvania Senate has backed a bill to adopt a federal weight exemption for electric-powered large trucks on state roadways.
News, OOIDA
Weeklong Truckers for Troops campaign raises funds to help veterans
Nov. 9 was the start of this year’s OOIDA Truckers for Troops campaign, raising funds to support our troops overseas and veterans at home.
