The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has named the first 16 members of the Women of Trucking Advisory Board. We’ll discuss that, plus the new certified medical examiner handbook and a regional emergency declaration from FMCSA, with Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has named the first 16 members of the Women of Trucking Advisory Board. Also, from truck parking and insurance minimums, to AB5 and the freight market, OOIDA is often quoted in the news on major issues effecting the trucking industry. The association’s director of public relations discusses OOIDA in the news. And at least parts of two roads in New Jersey would see new truck restrictions under a proposal from the state’s Department of Transportation. Meanwhile, Virginia’s governor has released a tax relief plan that would put billions of dollars into the pockets of the state’s taxpayers.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
FMCSA is lowering the UCR fee for 2023. When there’s a crisis on the ground, you can count on truckers to be among the first to respond. And the town barred from writing any traffic tickets for a year.
OOIDA in the news
From truck parking and insurance minimums, to AB5 and the freight market, OOIDA is often quoted in the news on major issues effecting the trucking industry. The association’s director of public relations discusses OOIDA in the news.
New Jersey truck restrictions
At least part of two roads in New Jersey would see new truck restrictions under a proposal from the state’s Department of Transportation. Meanwhile, Virginia’s governor has released a tax relief plan that would put billions of dollars into the pockets of the state’s taxpayers – and still provide money for improvements to Interstate 64.
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