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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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EPA seeks comments on emissions requirements repeal through Jan. 5
Public comments regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rule to repeal emissions requirements for glider kits will be accepted through Jan. 5. In a summary of the rule, the repeal is based on a proposed interpretation of the Clean Air Act under which glider vehicles would be found not to constitute “new motor vehicles,” glider […]
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Analysis: Blaming sleep apnea for California crash appears questionable
The National Transportation Safety Board issued a news release on Monday, Oct. 31, announcing it had determined sleep apnea played a role in a 2016 fatality crash involving a tractor-trailer and a motor coach that occurred near Palm Springs, Calif. Soon after, publications like The Hill posted such headlines as “Undiagnosed sleep apnea a factor […]
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Sen. Cruz questions FMCSA administrator nominee on ELDs
Ray Martinez took his seat in front of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on Tuesday as part of the confirmation process to confirm him as administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Martinez was one of four nominees to positions within Department of Transportation related agencies to be questioned by committee members. […]
Crime & Courts, News
Trial for Pilot Flying J executives moves to Nov. 6
The jury trial for four former executives of Pilot Flying J has been moved to Monday, Nov. 6, according to documents filed in federal court. Court records do not indicate a reason for the delay of the trial, which was supposed to commence last week. The four former Pilot Flying J employees scheduled to go […]
Fuel prices, News
Diesel reaches highest prices in more than two years
The average price of a gallon of on-highway diesel went up 2.2 cents to $2.819 per gallon for the week ending Monday, Oct. 30. This marks the third consecutive increase after one week of decreases, which was preceded by just one week of increases and the highest prices since July 6, 2015, when diesel was […]
News, State
Arkansas accepting comments regarding highway speed limit increases
Mandated by an act passed earlier this year by state lawmakers, the Arkansas Department of Transportation has recently released a speed limit review and made it available for public comment. The review examines the feasibility of increasing speed limits on state highways. Earlier this year, the Arkansas State Legislature passed Act 1097, which allows the […]
Equipment, News
EPA rule would repeal emissions requirements for glider kits
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing a rule that would repeal emissions requirements for glider vehicles, glider engines and glider kits. The specific details of the rule hadn’t been released as of Monday, Oct. 30. In August, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt announced that the agency would “revisit” provisions of the upcoming Phase 2 of the […]
News, Safety & Security, State
Wisconsin bill calls on new truckers to help combat trafficking
A new effort at the Wisconsin statehouse would add the state to the growing list of states across the country to call on professional drivers to help curb human trafficking. Sex trafficking is described as one of the fastest growing criminal enterprises in the world, generating revenue of more than $32 billion annually. It’s estimated […]
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Comment period for DOT regulatory review extended
Anyone interested in overhauling the regulatory scheme of the Department of Transportation has 30 more days to participate in the public comment period. One of the first actions by President Donald Trump after taking office was a freeze on impending regulations with a promise of a full regulatory review. The Department of Transportation took the […]
Crime & Courts, News, State
Drivers agree to $1.75M settlement with California company
Ceva Logistics agreed to a $1.75 million settlement in a class action lawsuit that alleged the company violated the California Labor Code. The plaintiffs claimed that Ceva: improperly categorized class members as independent contractors, failed to make meal and rest periods available, did not provide accurate, itemized wage statements, and failed to reimburse them for […]
