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Crime & Courts, News

RICO lawsuit filed in Louisiana staged crash scheme

A RICO lawsuit has been filed against a New Orleans attorney and two men convicted of participating in a scheme to stage truck crashes.

Federal, News

FMCSA reveals pilot program for under-21 drivers

FMCSA announced on Friday, Sept. 4 that it is proposing a pilot program that would allow under-21 drivers to operate in interstate commerce.

Opinion

Suicide – A mother’s tale of coping and surviving

Suicide is a major preventable cause of premature death which is influenced by psycho-social, cultural and environmental risk factors.

News, Safety & Security

Next week, International Roadcheck inspectors will be out in force

International Roadcheck 2020 is set for Sept. 9-11. During last year’s three-day inspection blitz, more than 12,000 vehicles were placed out of service.

OOIDA

The Spirit stops in Grand Island, Neb.

Where’s island in the name of Grand Island, Neb.? OOIDA’s tour trailer will stop there Sept. 7-8. Can you name a famous actor from there?

News, State

Utah legislative panel discusses borrowing to get road work done

Solutions to fund improvements to Utah roads are expected to be a topic during the next regular session with borrowing among the options.

News, OOIDA

Can front crash prevention systems reduce truck rear-end crashes?

A recent study suggests front crash prevention systems can reduce truck rear-end crashes by 40%, but OOIDA finds the report can be misleading.

Federal, News

FMCSA’s pilot program open to public comment until Nov. 2

FMCSA’s proposed pilot program to look at giving drivers the ability to pause their on-duty clock is now open to public comment.

Opinion

AV testing transparency tool is anything but transparent

The USDOT has launched a public website to address transparency in autonomous vehicle testing, but something is missing: useful information.

News

California leads list of worst cities to drive in

Personal finance website WalletHub has ranked the 100 largest cities to determine which are driver friendly, and California did not fare well.