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FMCSA denies company’s exemption for under-21 pilot program
FMCSA has denied a trucking company’s request to let it use under-21 permit holders for the agency’s apprenticeship pilot program.
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DAT Solutions: Spot rates hit three-year high
It’s typical to see a big increase in spot market activity in the week after Thanksgiving. A lot of people take a day or two off that week, and comparing a regular workweek to a short one usually results in about 40 percent more load posts. But load posts on DAT MembersEdge soared 64 percent […]
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OOIDA sends letter to state attorneys general outlining ELD mandate enforcement issues
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is sending an advisory letter to state attorneys general outlining potential legal issues with enforcing the upcoming mandate on electronic logs. The letter aims to inform the state agencies and officers charged with enforcing the Dec. 18 mandate about potential problems created by the rulemaking. Among the seven points outlined […]
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FMCSA’s Certified medical examiner website down
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners website continued to experience technical difficulties as of Wednesday, Dec. 6. The site, which allows commercial drivers to confirm which doctors are on the national registry to perform Department of Transportation physicals, has been down for several days. “The National Registry of Certified […]
News, Truck Parking
FHWA seeks comments on information collection of updated Jason’s Law survey
In 2015, the Federal Highway Administration released the results of the Jason’s Law survey. It was intended to be a reference point and guidebook to solve the truck parking problem, but how much has the situation improved? Stakeholders will find out with an updated survey. Currently, FHWA is accepting comments on any aspect of the survey’s […]
News, State
Southern California fires spread, causing more road closures and evacuations
The Thomas Fire and Creek Fire in Southern California continue to rage and grow, creating imagery that many are describing as apocalyptic or a Mordor scene from J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings.” Roadways continue to close and mandatory evacuation orders have expanded. As of 11:48 a.m. local time, the Thomas Fire has grown from […]
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Pennsylvania bills would revise towing rules for large trucks
Pennsylvania state lawmakers are pursuing rule changes that would apply to towing tractor-trailers. One new bill offered by Sen. Robert Tomlinson, R-Bucks, would revise towing requirements in an effort to enhance road safety for tow truck operators and other motorists. Pennsylvania law requires tow truck operators to tow disabled tractor-trailers to the nearest place of […]
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OOIDA seeks nominees to join its Board of Directors
You have until the end of the year to nominate someone to join the OOIDA Board of Directors as an alternate board member. Every two years OOIDA holds an election for board alternates. Alternates are elected to two-year terms by and from the membership. All current alternate board member terms expire in 2019, so it’s […]
Business
Daseke acquires three trucking companies valued at more than $300 million
Trucking company Daseke Inc., based in Addison, Texas, has recently announced its acquisition of three trucking firms, according to a news release. Although Daseke did not disclose the amount paid, Reuters calculated the combined revenue of the three companies at $320 million. Daseke, the largest flatbed and specialized transportation company in North America, has acquired […]
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Study suggests NHTSA could communicate recall information more effectively
What good is a recall notification if you never receive it? That was the crux of a Government Accountability Office study that looked into how consumers receive and access vehicle recall information. GAO found that a major issue was a lack of electronic communications to consumers. In a focus group sample of 94 consumers, GAO […]
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New Michigan law intended to curb ‘skimming’ at fuel pumps
A new law in Michigan requires fuel stations to put in place protections intended to prevent payment card “skimming” at fuel pumps. The devices are attached to external fuel pump payment card readers. The small devices, or “skimmers,” are designed to steal and store debit and credit card data. The data can then be retrieved […]
