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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.
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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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Pennsylvania House panel approves local funding flexibility for bridges
A Pennsylvania House committee voted to advance a bill to give counties local funding flexibility to address municipal bridge projects.
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Severe weather emergency issued in Texas
A weather emergency is in effect for 88 Texas counties through May 13 after over one week of advisories from the National Weather Service.
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States enact rules that cover motorcycle lane filtering
State lawmakers address the legalization of driving motorcycles between traffic, or lane filtering, in certain circumstances.
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FMCSA encourages safe driving around large trucks, buses
FMCSA is working to spread the message of how the general public can safely share the roads with large trucks and buses.
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KC Scout traffic service hit by cyberattack
A cyberattack is affecting the dynamic message boards, cameras and website connected to the KC Scout traffic and travel service.
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Trucking jobs even out heading into produce season
Responding to overcapacity, trucking jobs remained stagnant as the industry prepares for an increase in volume typical during spring.
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Two-week campaign aims to raise funds for veterans and active military members
OOIDA’s Mission: Military Appreciation continues its support of veterans and active-duty personnel. Here’s how you can get involved.
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Buttigieg updates Senate on NHTSA’s impaired-driving rulemaking
A rulemaking aimed at taking impaired drivers off the road received more than 18,000 comments, DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.
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Colorado lawmakers advance to governor revised commercial vehicle rules
The Colorado General Assembly has advanced a bill to implement additional rules for commercial vehicles traveling in the state.
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Texas trucking firm shutters operations
A Texas trucking company has closed its doors. Find out what led to the closure and how many employees are impacted.