President Biden has officially nominated Robin Hutcheson to be administrator of the FMCSA. Meanwhile, the agency’s internal auditor is conducting an audit of Mexican-owner motor carriers, while the CVSA offers a petition regarding personal conveyance.
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President Biden has officially nominated Robin Hutcheson to be administrator of the FMCSA. Meanwhile, the agency’s internal auditor is conducting an audit of Mexican-owner motor carriers, while the CVSA offers a petition regarding personal conveyance. Also, Arizona and Utah may allow motorcycles to move between lanes of stopped traffic, while Utah is also addressing zipper merging and the worst speeders on the state’s roads. And the FMCSA is going to take a serious look at truck leasing plans, and getting more women behind the wheel.
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Robin Hutcheson is formally nominated to lead FMCSA. Texas is ramping up inspections of commercial trucks to combat illegal immigration. And participation in ATRI’s annual report on operational costs has an added benefit this year.
Lane splitting considered in two states
Arizona and Utah may allow motorcycles to move between lanes of stopped traffic, while Utah is also addressing zipper merging and the worst speeders on the state’s roads.
FMCSA to study leasing plans
The FMCSA is going to take a serious look at truck leasing plans, and getting more women behind the wheel.
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- FMCSA announced has launched the Women of Trucking Advisory Board to recruit, support, and ensure the safety of women drivers. You can apply here. The deadline to apply is April 15.
- Applications are officially open for the FMCSA’s new Truck Leasing Task Force. You can send a letter of interest, list of qualifications and letter of recommendation to TLTS@dot.gov. the deadline is May 6.
- Learn more about the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
- Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker are at the Petro in Remington, Ind. That’s at Exit 201 off Interstate 65. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- To read about state legislation, visit Land Line Magazine’s Daily News by State.
- You can find upcoming truck shows and events here.
- Remember, it’s never too late to contact your lawmakers. You can do that via the Fighting for Truckers website or by calling 202-224-3121.
- Find out how to listen to Land Line Now on TNC Radio.
- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year.
- OOIDA has an online resource to provide access to information needed to operate in the coronavirus pandemic. Click on the COVID-19 menu at the top of the page on the Land Line Media website.
