Federal, News
Trucking industry seeks answers amid marijuana rescheduling proposal
The federal government wants to reschedule marijuana, creating confusion among federally regulated entities, including the trucking industry.
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Podcast: Ryder says transitioning to electric will cost some big bucks
How much will it cost the industry to convert to electric? One company has taken a look at the issue and thinks it has an answer.
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Crime & Courts
Trucker’s dashcam center of Florida Supreme Court case
The Florida Supreme Court heard oral arguments regarding modernizing summary judgment rules to include a trucker’s dashcam video evidence.
Business, Equipment
2021 X12, X15 diesels more efficient, Cummins says
Cummins says its new X12, X15 Efficiency engines are quieter, more fuel efficient and need fewer oil changes. Production begins in January.
Federal, News
UPS exemption request open to comment through Oct. 23
After being denied last year, UPS is again asking FMCSA to not require its training instructors to have two years of experience.
Crime & Courts, News
USF Holland refused to hire female truck drivers, EEOC claims
The EEOC alleges that USF Holland’s terminal in Mississippi has refused to hire qualified female truck drivers for decades.
News, State
Second Pennsylvania Senate panel advances electric-powered truck weight rule
A bill in the Pennsylvania Senate continues to advance to adopt a federal weight exemption for electric-powered large vehicles.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel price national average holds steady near $2.39
The average diesel price per gallon remains around $2.39 nationally, virtually unchanged from last week, the latest national reports show.
Federal, News
SBA, Treasury announce ‘simpler’ PPP forgiveness process
The SBA and the Treasury Department are trying to simplify the forgiveness application process for PPP loans of $50,000 or less.
Federal
OOIDA submits comments on broker transparency rules
In formal comments submitted to FMCSA, OOIDA addresses several questions about broker transparency, including economic benefits to truckers.
Federal, News
Driver panel applications due Oct. 16
Only days remain for those interested in applying to serve on the FMCSA commercial motor vehicle driver panel. The deadline is Oct. 16.
Crime & Courts
Top Auto Express hit with historic $412M jury verdict in crash lawsuit
A Florida jury ordered Top Auto Express to pay nearly $412 million in damages for a crash, among the largest verdicts against one company.
