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.
The Latest
Fuel prices
Diesel prices nudge down for a fifth consecutive week
The nationwide average diesel prices truckers are paying per gallon have fallen for a fifth straight week, according to the latest federal report.
News
U.S. DOT releases emergency funding for various natural disasters
Nearly 40 states and Puerto Rico will get some federal relief to repair infrastructure damaged by natural disasters over the past two years.
State, Tolls
Reports question need for tolls and other projects in Florida
Reports looking into new toll roads in Florida through the M-CORES program cast doubt on the need for the tolls, citing a lack of data.
Federal, News
Bill intends to reform CSA program
The CSA Reform Act, introduced by Rep. Bob Gibbs, would create a national standard to help identify and employ drivers based on updated data.
Equipment
More than 128,000 Freightliner Cascadia trucks recalled
Daimler Trucks North America has issued a recall for Freightliner Cascadia trucks for an issue with the brake lights, according to NHTSA.
Federal, News
FMCSA denies CVSA’s personal conveyance petition
FMCSA denied a petition regarding personal conveyance from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, saying a mile limit would be arbitrary.
Federal, News
FMCSA sends ag hauler rule to White House for review
FMCSA is moving forward with a rule regarding the hours of service in relation to the transportation of agricultural commodities.
OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer on Sunday heads to Lodi, Ohio
Jon Osburn, skipper of OOIDA’s tour trailer, sets up Sunday in Lodi, Ohio. Stop by if you are in the area and have the opportunity
Opinion
If only someone had mentioned security concerns before now
Safety, security, communications, tracking and functionality electronics manufactured overseas are rolling every day on American highways.
Federal, News
Trucking employment up for fifth consecutive month
Economic growth slowed down in September, but trucking employment continued to make up historic job losses established in April.
