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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News, Tolls
Nearly $27M in unpaid tolls by out-of-state drivers owed to MassDOT
Massachusetts is missing out on almost $27 million in unpaid tolls from out-of-state drivers, largely because it has no reciprocity deal with Connecticut.
News, OOIDA, Tolls
OOIDA urges truckers to voice opposition to I-81 toll bill in Virginia
As Virginia considers a bill that will install an I-81 toll that primarily affects truck drivers, OOIDA is urging Virginia truckers to voice their opposition.
Fuel prices, News
Downward slide for average diesel fuel price stalls
Weekly decreases in the U.S. average price for a gallon of diesel as reported by the federal Energy Information Administration fuel have stopped after 14 weeks.
News
Georgia DOT prepares for heavy Super Bowl LIII traffic in Atlanta
Because of expected heavy traffic congestion for Super Bowl LIII traffic in Atlanta next weekend, the Georgia DOT is limiting lane closures in the area.
News, State
Pennsylvania bill would mandate vehicles cleared of snow and ice
Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering a bill allowing law enforcement officers to issue tickets solely for failure to clear their vehicles of snow and ice.
Business, News
U.S. Xpress to end investment in U.S.-Mexico operations
U.S. Xpress Enterprises plans to exit its U.S.-Mexico cross-border investment, according to a company news release. Citing financial reasons, the company will reduce invested capital by about $40 million. The Chattanooga, Tenn.-based carrier said the exit is part of its capital allocation and profit improvement initiatives. Additionally, U.S. Xpress expects to record an approximate $12.3 […]
News, OOIDA
Last chance to apply for a 2019 OOIDA scholarship
Applications and all required materials for the 2019 OOIDA Mary Johnston Scholarship Program must be postmarked no later than Feb. 1.
Crime & Courts, News
Indiana Supreme Court determines company didn’t misclassify drivers
The Indiana Supreme Court says drivers were not misclassified as independent contractors at Q.D.-A, which connects drivers with customers needing too-large vehicles driven to them.
News, State
Minnesota bumps up speeds on rural highways from 55 to 60 mph
After five years of study, the Minnesota DOT has decided to increase speeds from 55 mph to 60 mph on 5,240 miles of rural, two-lane state highways.
News, State
Eight states consider raising speed limits, eliminating speed differentials
Legislators in multiple states are pursuing the elimination of speed limit differentials for cars and trucks. OOIDA says eliminating them would be safer.
