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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Equipment
Paccar recalls more than 1,000 Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks for axle issues
A recall over an axle assembly issue affects nearly 1,100 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks model year 2020-21, according to NHTSA.
News, OOIDA
Truck to Success course includes info on loadboards
Figuring out load boards is part of OOIDA’s Truck to Success course on Oct. 26-28 for drivers thinking about becoming owner-operators.
OOIDA
‘Live From Exit 24’ recap: ‘I’m not going down without a fight’
A longtime trucker and OOIDA board member discussed being active in the regulatory process on the latest episode of “Live From Exit 24.”
News, State
California bill intended to aid transportation projects
A bill approved by the California Legislature would benefit transportation work via relaxed regulations for transit projects.
Crime & Courts
FTS International granted new trial in historic $100M verdict case
After getting hit with an unprecedented $100 million verdict, FTS International will get a new trial based on excessive damages.
Crime & Courts
KAH Transportes owner accused of harassing witnesses in human trafficking case
The owner of a trucking company accused of human trafficking involving a driver on an H-2B visa faces more trouble for harassing witnesses.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA: FMCSA acts as consumer reporting agency with screening reports
OOIDA told an appeals court that truckers should be able to take the FMCSA to court for damages under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Federal, News
Sen. Daines leads push against minimum insurance increase
Sen. Steve Daines is leading a charge against an effort to significantly increase the minimum insurance requirement for motor carriers.
Fuel prices
Federal report shows diesel prices deflating a bit
While a weekly federal report shows the average price of diesel shrinking from a week ago, another index notches an increase.
News, OOIDA
‘Live From Exit 24’ to talk trucking with OOIDA board member
The next guest on OOIDA’s “Live From Exit 24” will be a truck driver with more than four decades’ worth of experience behind the wheel.
