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High school seeks commercial learner’s permit exemption for 17-year-olds
A high school in Washington state is asking FMCSA to let its 17-year-old students acquire commercial learner’s permits.
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Podcast: Broker financial responsibility rule is final
Brokers will now face some new, stricter financial rules – but OOIDA thinks that FMCSA should have gone much further with the regulation.
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Buttigieg updates Senate on NHTSA’s impaired-driving rulemaking
A rulemaking aimed at taking impaired drivers off the road received more than 18,000 comments, DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.
News, State
Colorado lawmakers advance to governor revised commercial vehicle rules
The Colorado General Assembly has advanced a bill to implement additional rules for commercial vehicles traveling in the state.
Business, News
Texas trucking firm shutters operations
A Texas trucking company has closed its doors. Find out what led to the closure and how many employees are impacted.
Crime & Courts, News
Train horn costs trucker nearly $2M in hearing-loss lawsuit
A trucker is on the hook for seven figures after a train horn he installed on his truck caused a construction worker to lose his hearing.
News, State
Severe weather emergency in effect in Iowa
Iowa currently has two emergencies in place following reports of six tornadoes touching down across the state on Friday, April 26.
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Rep. Collins: Minimum insurance increase would ‘destroy’ trucking
A bill that would increase carriers’ minimum insurance to $5 million would “destroy the trucking industry,” a member of Congress said.
News, State, Truck Parking
Truck parking is focus of legislation in multiple statehouses
Lawmakers in three statehouses are pursuing action that is intended to address concerns about a lack of adequate truck parking.
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GOP lawmakers introduce resolution to undo EPA’s new emission standards
One month after the EPA finalized tougher truck emission standards, Republican lawmakers are attempting to quash them.
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E-ZPass scam targeting customer data, financial information
The E-ZPass Group says a text messaging scam aims to acquire customers’ personal data and financial information across the country.
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AEB standards for light vehicles to take effect in 2029
NHTSA recently announced its final rule to mandate AEB technology on light vehicles. Where does the heavy vehicle rule stand?