Tag: Truck Drivers

FMCSA okays allowing military personnel to skip CDL driving and knowledge tests

Today the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced a Final Rule that allows states to waive some CDL testing requirements for certain military personnel. 

57,000 citations issued during Operation Safe Driver Week

Today the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) released the results from this summer's Operation Safe Driver Week enforcement blitz.

FMCSA makes it easier for diabetic drivers to operate interstate

Today the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced a final rule that streamlines the process for some diabetic drivers to be qualified to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) interstate.

No charges to be filed in Georgia fuel pump shooting

Georgia police say that they will not file charges against a truck driver who shot another trucker multiple times during a dispute at the fuel pumps yesterday.

Fuel pump dispute leads one trucker to shoot another

Authorities in Butts County, Georgia, say that a truck driver was shot this afternoon because of an argument with another truck driver over a fuel pump.

Gas shortages reported ahead of Category Four Hurricane Florence

With a potentially deadly Category Four hurricane bearing down on the East Coast, fuel shortages have already been reported, prompting the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to declare a regional emergency.

Trucking company to offer “Full Ride” college tuition to drivers and their children

Today U.S. Xpress announced that they will be offering full college scholarships for company truck drivers and their children.

Trucker discovers that his co-worker is also his father

Two Wisconsin truck drivers worked together for two years before they discovered that they were not just co-workers but also father and son.

Drivers forced to abandon trucks as wildfire shuts down I-5

A major wildfire north of Redding, California, forced numerous truck drivers to abandon their vehicles on I-5 yesterday afternoon.

FMCSA issues emergency declaration for Tropical Storm Gordon

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued an emergency declaration providing regulatory relief for motor carriers and drivers in response to deadly Tropical Storm Gordon.

Indiana Toll Road plans to increase rates for trucks-only in October

Starting in October, the toll for Class 3 or higher vehicles is set to increase significantly on the Indiana Toll Road to support a $1 billion infrastructure plan proposed by Governor Eric Holcomb today.

POLICE: Woman faked kidnapping to avoid paying truck drivers $9,000

Police in Fresno, California, say that a trucking company owner faked her own kidnapping in order to avoid paying a $9,000 debt to two truck drivers.

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