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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COVID-19, News, Tolls
Pennsylvania bill would reinstate turnpike toll collectors
A bill moving through the Pennsylvania Senate would reverse action taken by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to eliminate hundreds of toll worker jobs.
Opinion
‘Jetson Bill’ on flying cars proves N.H. lawmakers have heads in clouds
Is it a bird, a plane or a murder hornet? Thanks to the new “Jetson Bill” in New Hampshire it might be a flying car and that would be perfectly legal.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA lends support to HOS reform as Sept. 29 effective date looms
The new hours-of-service rules will provide truckers more opportunities to rest when they are tired, OOIDA said in formal comments to the FMCSA.
Fuel prices, News
Federal report shows diesel prices barely budging
A federal report shows diesel prices barely budging from last week. ProMiles.com sees a 3.7-cent national swing and a big surge for the Gulf Coast.
Crime & Courts
PAM Transport $16.5M wage lawsuit settlement approved by court
Thousands of PAM Transport drivers can expect a check in the mail after a federal court approved of a $16.5 million settlement in a wage lawsuit.
Crime & Courts, News, State
Wisconsin Supreme Court hands down decision on local road funds
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has handed down decisions on multiple partial vetoes from the governor covering transportation issues.
Crime & Courts, Tolls
Rhode Island governor and top Democrats subpoenaed in toll lawsuit
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo, state Speaker of the House Nicholas Mattiello and Rep. Stephen Ucci have all been ordered to testify in ATA’s toll lawsuit.
Elections, State
Ahead of upcoming elections, absentee voting changes continue
Concern about voters safely being able to fill out ballots for upcoming elections has spurred states all over the map to simplify absentee voting.
OOIDA
The Spirit stops in north Chicago area
OOIDA’s tour trailer is scheduled to stop Aug. 3-5 at the Chicago North TA is at I-94 and Russell on the Illinois-Wisconsin state line. Stop by.
Truck Parking
The Parking Zone – July 2020
This month, Love’s hard-fought battle comes to an end in one state and continues in another, truck parking at rest areas in two states expands, and more.
