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FMCSA grants TIA’s petition on training for brokers
FMCSA has granted a petition from the Transportation Intermediaries Association regarding training requirements for brokers.
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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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REPAIR Act finding support from Republicans and Democrats
The REPAIR Act would require manufacturers to provide important repair and diagnostic data. It is receiving bipartisan support.
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Report: Drivers spending less time on their phone
A study shows that distracted driving is declining as motorists are interacting with their phones less, but taking calls remains a problem.
News, State
Wisconsin enacts two new laws permitting certain heavier truck loads
Two new Wisconsin laws are touted to reduce trucks on roadways in exchange for permitting certain heavier truck loads.
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Emergencies issued in Maine, New Hampshire
Maine and New Hampshire have emergency orders in place following a storm that dumped as much as 1 foot of snow in the Northeast.
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Trucking jobs surge in March despite current downcycle
A jump in trucking jobs suggests some optimism, but one market analyst cautions more drivers could be problematic further down the road.
News, State, Truck Parking
Montana adds truck parking with new rest area
Additional truck parking is now available at a new rest stop in Montana. Find out where it’s located and what it offers to truckers.
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Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse 2023 numbers released
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse has released the number of positive drug tests for 2023.
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New York enacting fuel emergency during solar eclipse
New York is issuing an hours-of-service exemption for fuel haulers due to the expected impact on travel during the solar eclipse.
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Colorado nears adoption of local authority to set idling rules
Providing local governments with authority to set vehicle idling rules is the subject of a bill nearing passage at the Colorado statehouse.
Crime & Courts, News
Federal court dismisses Yellow’s lawsuit against the Teamsters
Yellow Corp.’s $137 million lawsuit pinning its impending doom on the Teamsters has been dismissed, another blow to the now-defunct company.