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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Coronavirus, Federal
YRC’s $700M Treasury loan scrutinized by oversight commission
A commission created to oversee the $500 billion in CARES Act loans is raising several questions about YRC’s massive loan, calling for “further oversight.”
Fuel prices, News
Retail diesel fuel drops a half cent across the U.S.
While the average U.S. diesel price decreased by a half cent from last week, in New England the average price fell 2.4 cents, a federal report says.
Crime & Courts
CRST poaching lawsuit against TransAm survives
An appeals court overruled a lower court’s decision to dismiss CRST’s lawsuit that claims TransAm Trucking illegally recruited drivers under contract.
News, State
Pennsylvania House endorses revamped CDL violation notification rules
One Pennsylvania House bill on the move would enhance requirements for commercial drivers to notify employers about nonparking violations.
Federal, News
Trucking Safety Summit meetings set for Aug. 5
FMCSA’s 2020 Trucking Safety Summit, originally scheduled for March, has been rescheduled as a virtual meeting on Aug. 5.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer stops in Monee, Ill., near Chicago
OOIDA’s tour trailer stops south of Chicago in Monee, Ill. Drivers are welcoming the free masks available at The Spirit and getting updates from OOIDA HQ.
Opinion
Retaining experienced drivers will solve many trucking woes
Driver shortage, fatal crashes, fatigued drivers. One key metric can alleviate many of those real and perceived problems: retaining experienced drivers.
OOIDA
Truck to Success course focuses on drivers becoming owner-operators
OOIDA is offering its Truck to Success course – designed to inform professional drivers considering the jump to being owner-operators – online in October.
News, OOIDA, State
AB5 injunction arguments go before Ninth Circuit on Sept. 1
On Sept. 1, the Ninth Circuit will listen to oral arguments regarding an injunction that blocked California from enforcing AB5 against motor carriers.
Business, Equipment
Volvo updates auto hauler, vocational models
Volvo Trucks North America has updated its Volvo Heavy Duty and auto hauler trucks with next-generation enhanced driver-assist features and other upgrades.
