Federal, News, Safety & Security
CVSA petitions FMCSA to amend inspection report requirements
CVSA has petitioned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to remove one of the requirements involving inspection reports.
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Podcast: Time to start your engines for produce season
The unofficial start to produce season has been announced. On this week’s Market Update, we’ll discuss how that will impact certain markets.
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Breaking, Federal
UPDATED: FMCSA releases final rule on hours of service
A final rule that promises to add flexibility to the hours-of-service regulations was announced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Business, News
Venture capital firm buys former Celadon leasing group at center of SEC probe
Assets of the leasing company at the heart of the fraud scheme that led to Celadon declaring bankruptcy were purchased in a multimillion dollar deal.
Elections, OOIDA
OOIDA outlines measures needed to provide truckers relief
In a letter to leaders of Congress, OOIDA outlined steps that need to be taken to help small-business truck drivers remain viable.
News
ATRI announces its 2020 top research priorities
ATRI released this year’s top research priorities, which include VMT taxes, insurance costs, the role of owner-operators in the supply chain, and more.
State
Three states continue push to end ticket quotas
Policing for profit is a concern in statehouses around the country as legislatures are taking steps to end the practice of police going on ticket-writing sprees.
Federal
FMCSA extends emergency declaration until June 14
FMCSA’s emergency declaration that provides relief from hours-of-service regulations for COVID-19 response has been extended another month.
Crime & Courts
Trucking company PDX argues against New Jersey’s unemployment tax
New Jersey trucking company PDX told a federal court that its drivers are not employees, exempting it from nearly $2 million in state unemployment taxes.
Federal, News, Safety & Security
Operation Safe Driver enforcement campaign set for July 12-18
As states begin to open up from lockdowns, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance says it is planning its Operation Safe Driver enforcement for July.
Federal, OOIDA
Truckers protest lack of broker transparency
Since May 1, dozens of trucks have lined Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C., to speak out for the rights of truck drivers.
Coronavirus, Federal
CDC resource gives long-haul truckers ‘need-to-know’ COVID-19 info
In an effort to help America’s truckers stay healthy and safe, the CDC has compiled an online resource with “need-to-know” info for drivers and employers.
