Federal, News, State
FMCSA denies Florida agency’s exemption from CDL testing rules
FMCSA has denied a Florida agency’s request for an exemption from regulations that require the CDL skills tests be completed in succession.
Listen Now
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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News
Kenworth, Fastport name 10 finalists for Transition Trucking award
The Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award – seeking the top rookie military veteran driver – is down to 10 finalists.
News
Labor Day weekend travel down by nearly 40%
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect traveling significantly as Labor Day weekend travel dropped compared with last year.
News, State
Michigan bill would end license plate tab requirement, registration certificates
A bill under review in the Michigan House would do away with a requirement for drivers to purchase license plate stickers.
Crime & Courts, Tolls
Rhode Island tolls will stay in place during ATA’s lawsuit
ATA’s motion to halt Rhode Island tolls for trucks during litigation was denied, but it did offer insight on what’s to be expected at trial.
News
ATRI seeks participants for Top Industry Issues Survey
ATRI’s 2020 Top Industry Issues Survey is looking for truck drivers to participate. ATRI will be accepting responses until Oct. 16.
Features, Truck Shows
Trucking 4 Kids Convoy to take place Sept. 20, in Scarborough, Maine
The Maine Professional Drivers Association announces the Trucking 4 Kids Convoy will take place on Sept. 20, with a few changes.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
FMCSA extends emergency declaration through end of 2020
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration extended its federal hours-of-service waiver for emergency loads through the end of 2020.
News
CARB hits eight brokers and carriers with $130,000 in penalties
Eight brokerage and trucking companies have been penalized thousands of dollars for violating CARB’s Truck and Bus Regulation.
News, State
California law adds to AB5 exemption list
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law that gave another round of exemptions from the state’s worker classification law known as AB5.
Crime & Courts
Trucking insurance company’s ‘act of God’ claim fails in $21M crash case
Cypress Insurance is on the hook for $21 million after unsuccessfully arguing a fatal truck crash was an act of God.
