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Trucking industry seeks answers amid marijuana rescheduling proposal
The federal government wants to reschedule marijuana, creating confusion among federally regulated entities, including the trucking industry.
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Podcast: Ryder says transitioning to electric will cost some big bucks
How much will it cost the industry to convert to electric? One company has taken a look at the issue and thinks it has an answer.
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Colorado launches The Mountain Rules trucker safety program
The Colorado DOT recently announced its The Mountain Rules program, which educates truckers on the safest ways to navigate the mountainous areas.
Federal, News
Spencer: Delaying driver training rules will only delay safety benefits
FMCSA’s decision to delay parts of the entry-level driver training rule would only delay safety benefits for all, writes OOIDA’s Todd Spencer.
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OOIDA defends truckers’ rights in DataQ reviews at D.C. hearing
During a Small Business Administration hearing, OOIDA provided examples of problems its members have encountered with DataQ reviews.
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Change to adverse driving provision would extend trucker’s driving window
It isn’t rare for truckers to face adverse conditions.
FMCSA’s hours-of-service proposal may make it more likely for drivers to utilize the provision.
News
The U.S. average price for a gallon of diesel drops below $3
The average price for a gallon of diesel fuel across the U.S. has dropped below $3 for the first time since February.
News, State
Trucker petitions Florida Supreme Court to hear dashcam case
A petition to the Florida Supreme Court could update summary judgment standards, letting a judge rather than a jury decide cases based on dash cam video.
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Rhode Island trucking company owner charged with bank fraud
The owner of a Rhode Island trucking company has been charged for allegedly defrauding several banks and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
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Maine running out of time to get transportation bond deal done
Time is running out in Maine to include a question on the state’s fall ballot about whether to approve millions in bonds for highway repairs.
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Data review shows short-haul change won’t decrease safety, FMCSA says
FMCSA proposed five changes to hours of service. Today, Land Line Magazine takes a look at the change regarding short-haul operations.
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GATS 2019 features OOIDA class, FMCSA sessions, more
Check out OOIDA’s Shift Into Success class at GATS 2019, plus FMCSA’s listening and hot topics sessions, the Landstar Health and Wellness Pavilion and more.
