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Marijuana rescheduling will not alter DOT drug testing, Buttigieg tells Congress
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told Congress that truckers will be tested for marijuana even if the drug is rescheduled.
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Podcast: What can we expect out of new FMCSA leader?
FMCSA’s new acting administrator has a long history in the DOT – and it may offer a guide for those wondering where the agency is headed.
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Appeals court affirms $2.75M judgment to trucker’s family
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed a previous $2.75 million judgment to the estate of a Missouri trucker who was killed in a 2012 crash. Hasib Karahodzic died in a collision with another tractor-trailer on March 17, 2012, while traveling on Interstate 70 near Brownstown, Ill. In September 2012, JBS Carriers […]
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OOIDA recognizes drivers for safe driving records
OOIDA recently announced honorees in the Association’s Safe Driving Award program. The following drivers have been recognized by the Association for truck driving excellence. Lonnie L. Byers of Ozark, Ark., has been recognized for 48 years of safe, accident-free driving. William H. Newlin of Winchester, Va., has been recognized for 46 years of safe, accident-free […]
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Student drivers denied new trial in wage suit against Werner
A class of student drivers’ attempt at a new trial in a class action against Werner Enterprises has been denied. In May 2017, a federal jury in Nebraska awarded nearly $780,000 to Werner student drivers who weren’t paid for rest breaks of 20 minutes or less. However, the class asked that the judgement be altered […]
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Minnesota installs regional truck parking technology at rest areas
Minnesota is the latest state to install its truck parking technology, known as Truck Parking Information Management Systems. TPIMS is part of a Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery grant awarded to eight Midwest states more than two years ago. The Minnesota Department of Transportation recently announced it has begun installing technology at rest areas that […]
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Rhode Island begins installing first two truck-only toll gantries
After a hard-fought battle with the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, Rhode Island Trucking Association and other industry stakeholders, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation began installing the first two truck-only toll gantries on Monday. It has been almost exactly two years since. Gov. Gina Raimondo signed her infrastructure plan called RhodeWorks into law on Feb. […]
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DAT Solutions: Spot market truckload rates soar in January
Spot truckload rates for van, refrigerated and flatbed freight set new records in January as capacity remained tight due to shipper demand and fallout from the electronic logging device mandate, according to DAT Solutions. The national average spot van rate was $2.26 per mile in January, up 15 cents compared to December and 59 cents […]
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Utah Senate endorses plan to toll any state road
A bill moving forward at the Utah statehouse would expand the state’s authority to collect tolls on any roadway. Utah law already permits the use of tolls to cover state expenses. Tolling authority is limited to new roads. The Senate voted 26-3 to advance an amended bill to remove the restriction on roads that can […]
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OOIDA plans to appeal court’s decision in sleep apnea case
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association said it plans to appeal a court’s decision to dismiss its lawsuit that alleged the FMCSA bypassed the rulemaking process in order to regulate obstructive sleep apnea. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit heard oral arguments on Nov. 15 and dismissed the case in January. “We don’t […]
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Tennessee bill would halt state funds being used for ELD enforcement
A Tennessee bill has become the latest in a growing line of potential statehouse legislation that looks to blunt the impact of the federal rule mandating electronic logging devices in commercial vehicles. Sponsored by Rep. Dale Carr, R-Sevierville, HB1962 “prohibits the expenditure of state funds to implement or enforce electronic logging device regulations” in the Volunteer State. […]
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President Trump releases infrastructure plan, including new funding details
After a taking a back seat to other policies, including health care, tax reform and immigration, President Donald Trump has finally released his infrastructure plan. Although it mirrors much of what was contained in the leaked outline, the official plan provides more details and a section dedicated to workers in skilled trades. The “Legislative Outline for […]
