Federal, News
Buttigieg calls for policies to protect truckers against predatory towing
Policies to protect truckers from predatory towing fees are crucial, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttiegig said during a recent meeting.
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Podcast: FMCSA holds public meeting on predatory towing, healthy debate ensues
FMCSA hosted a healthy debate between those in trucking calling for greater protections, and those in towing listing their concerns.
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Federal, News
Company seeks intrastate exemption for under-21 drivers
A company that transports concrete for wind turbine foundations is requesting an exemption for its under-21 intrastate drivers.
Federal, News, State
Oregon DOT requests CDL exemption regarding proof of citizenship
The Oregon DOT has applied for an exemption from federal CDL rules regarding acceptable proof of citizenship or lawful permanent residency.
News
Landslide closes Teton Pass in Wyoming
Teton Pass in Wyoming remains closed after a landslide made the major commuter and tourist link impassable.
Equipment, News
Owners of certain Volvo, Mack trucks urged not to drive due to steering-related recall
Volvo Trucks and Mack are urging owners of more than 1,000 trucks not to drive them until they address a steering-related recall.
Federal, News, Safety & Security
FMCSA provides details on safety fitness listening sessions
FMCSA has announced additional details regarding a pair of virtual listening sessions about safety fitness determinations.
Crime & Courts, Federal, News
Driver receives payout after being terminated for refusing to violate HOS regs
After refusing to violate hours-of-service regs, a driver was fired. Now the company is facing the consequences.
Federal, News
Truckers weigh in on high school’s commercial learner’s permit request
FMCSA must decide whether to grant a high school’s exemption request to allow students to acquire a commercial learner’s permit.
News
Key Bridge emergency extended for the third time
The emergency issued after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March has been extended for the third time through June 22.
News
Trucking jobs take a big hit in May
The number of trucking jobs dropped for a second consecutive month as the industry deals with overcapacity and low rates.
News
Rehab project underway on three New York bridges
$9.9 million will be spent on three bridges used by 25,000 vehicles per day in Erie County, N.Y., as part of a rehabilitation project.
