Texas eyes change to allow idling during rest periods, accepts comments
Eighteen months after Texas began enforcing strict idling limits in many of its largest cities and counties, the state may consider allowing idling in order to help truckers obtain proper rest during federally mandated breaks.
Idaho approves ‘move over’ change; Arizona, Tennessee bills advance
A commonsense rule of the road that many professional drivers and others have followed for decades is getting attention this year at the Arizona, Idaho and Tennessee statehouses. Efforts in those states address rules that require travelers to make way …
White House remains reluctant to increase fuel taxes
A six-year surface transportation bill is going to come with a lofty price tag no matter how the bread is sliced. The sticking point remains how to fund it, especially with White House officials saying they’re reluctant to raise fuel taxes.
New Hampshire considers closing critical rest areas
As the state of New Hampshire continues to struggle with budget woes, its rest areas and the critical parking spaces they provide truckers are on the chopping block. OOIDA Executive Vice President Todd Spencer told Land Line on Wednesday, March 9, that…
States address English-only license testing
Efforts to ensure that aspiring drivers have a firm grasp of the English language before they obtain their licenses to drive continue to draw consideration at statehouses around the country.
Ernst & Young seeks best entrepreneurs
Ernst & Young LLP is seeking nominations for outstanding entrepreneurs in south central Ohio and Kentucky for the 2011 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2011 award, the Business Courier reported.
Truckers Seek Clearer Hazmat Inspection Rules
The American Trucking Associations wants the Obama administration to stop the opening and inspection of hazardous materials shipments unless those shipments are believed to pose an “imminent danger” or don’t comply with hazmat regulations.
Ready for a life on the road? Demand for truckers is picking up
According to trucking industry forecasts, there could be a shortage of 150,000 drivers nationwide by the end of this year.
Free CSA webinar on March 22
“CSA — What It Means to You” — features experts from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Agency settles carrier safety website lawsuit
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration settled with three trucking associations over information published on the CSA website.