Federal, News
FMCSA denies company’s exemption for under-21 pilot program
FMCSA has denied a trucking company’s request to let it use under-21 permit holders for the agency’s apprenticeship pilot program.
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Podcast: Veterans Community Project has gone to the dogs – and it’s a good thing
The Veterans Community Project is unique among similar programs. It doesn’t just allow dogs into its communities – it welcomes them.
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State
Pennsylvania Senate approves ‘Steer Clear’ law revisions
The Pennsylvania Senate has taken action to address concerns about a growing number of violations to the state’s “Steer Clear” rule.
Crime & Courts
Lawsuit accuses trucking company of firing trucker for being gay
A trucker is suing Pennsylvania-based Smith Transport for violating the Civil Rights Act, alleging sexual harassment based on his sexuality.
Federal, News
New hours of service set to take effect Sept. 29
Despite a lawsuit challenging the FMCSA’s hours-of-service final rule, all signs point toward the changes going into effect on Sept. 29.
Crime & Courts, News
‘Slammer’ named in staged crash indictments shot to death in New Orleans
Cornelius Garrison, identified by federal prosecutors as a ‘slammer’ in a sweeping insurance fraud conspiracy, has been shot to death.
News
California will require 100% zero-emission truck sales by 2045
Gov. Newsom signed an executive order that requires 100% of new trucks to be zero-emission by 2045, expanding on CARB’s already strict rules.
News
Worker classification clarification open to public comment
The public has about a month to comment on the U.S. Department of Labor’s proposal regarding worker classification definitions.
News, State
California Legislature approves road bonds
The California Legislature has approved a bill that would use bonds to fund the state’s road work program.
Federal, News
FMCSA denies tech company’s exemption request
After receiving nearly 300 comments in opposition, FMCSA denied a tech company’s exemption request from the agency’s hours of service.
Opinion
Truckload gets its wish with under-21 pilot program
Megacarriers will get more grist for their mills if a proposed under-21 pilot program becomes a reality. And drivers and safety will suffer.
Opinion
UPS’ driver trainer shortage echoes the driver shortage myth
UPS cries “trainer shortage” as it asks to be excused from entry-level driver training regs. It sort of echoes the mythical driver shortage.
