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.
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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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Products & Services
DAT Solutions: Spot reefer rates heat up
Shippers moving goods in time for Black Friday gave a boost to load posts last week. Spot reefer volumes are up and so are rates.
Features, Opinion
The Bad Old Days of Tony Pro
Martin Scorsese’s latest gangster epic, “The Irishman” is rife with trucking connections. John Bendel recalls a Teamsters election from that era with Mob figure Tony Pro.
Federal
FMCSA delays driver training implementation until 2022
Rather than roll out the entry-level driver training rule in phases, as proposed earlier this year, FMCSA has opted to delay the entire rule until 2022.
Crime & Courts
Trucker’s CBD oil lawsuit survives RICO claims
Can a trucker fired for testing positive for THC sue a CBD oil company for RICO violations? Is CBD oil a controlled substance? A federal court had answers.
State
South Carolina bills tackle driver safety concerns
South Carolina lawmakers are preparing for the upcoming regular session. Among topics getting attention are slow-moving traffic and distracted driving.
Features
‘Black Coffee & White Lines’ music video released
Country singer Jayne Denham released her latest music video this week. “Black Coffee & White Lines” features three stars from “Ice Road Truckers.”
News
ExxonMobil Folds of Honor wrapping up third year
Folds of Honor will receive $5 from every Mobil Delvac oil change at a participating TA Truck Service center through Nov. 30.
Federal, OOIDA, State
OOIDA issues Call to Action against worker classification bills
OOIDA issued a Call to Action to its members in opposition to two bills in New Jersey that could negatively affect independent small-business truckers.
State
Pennsylvania panel offers solutions to transportation funding
Work continues at the Pennsylvania statehouse to identify and move forward with initiatives to aid transportation. A task force offers recommendations.
Equipment
Window issue prompts recall for nearly 3,000 Western Star trucks
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain Western Star trucks for a window issue, according to NHTSA recall documents.
