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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CVSA requests extension for hours-of-service comment period
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance wants more time to comment on the FMCSA’s notice of propsed rulemaking on hours-of-service reform.
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Four finalists named in Transition Trucking competition
Four finalists have been named in the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence program, recognizing military veterans who have recently become truckers.
Federal
U.S. diesel fuel prices continue to slide
For seven weeks, the average price for a gallon of diesel fuel across the U.S. has dropped, according to a regular federal report.
News, State
Maine Legislature back at work to get transportation deal done
State lawmakers are back to work in Maine working to include a question on the fall ballot about whether to approve millions in bonds for highway repairs.
News, Safety & Security
Study shows consumers not ready for self-driving or electric vehicles
People still do not trust self-driving vehicles, according to J.D. Power. Confidence in electric vehicles is better, but not by much.
Federal, News
FMCSA plans to reduce UCR fees again
According to a proposal from FMCSA, Unified Carrier Registration fees for a motor carrier with two trucks or fewer would be reduced by $2 in 2020.
News
Watch FMCSA’s listening session on hours of service here
FMCSA’s first public listening session regarding its hours-of-service proposal begins at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23 in Dallas. Watch it here.
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Truckers talk 30-minute break, coercion at FMCSA listening session
Truckers asked for tweaks to FMCSA’s hours-of-service plan, including the ability to break up the 30-minute break, during a listening session in Dallas.
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Deadline looms for TA & Petro Citizen Driver contest
TA & Petro is seeking 2020 Citizen Driver nominations of professional, role-model truck drivers. Make your nominations by the end of August.
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With Truck to Success course, GATS class, OOIDA strives to help truckers be more profitable
OOIDA is preparing a three-day Truck to Success course for company drivers wondering what it takes to become an owner-operator. The dates: Sept. 10-12.
