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Democrats push FMCSA to resume sleep apnea screening
Democratic lawmakers have recently proposed two new bills that would require the FMCSA to issue a final rule that would force truck drivers and...
Trump nominates new administrator of the FMCSA
It was announced yesterday that Trump has nominated a contender to become the new Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Ray Martinez,...
Trump appoints former Ohio truck driver to USDA position
President Donald Trump has appointed an Ohio-based truck driver to a prominent position within the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Trucker Trades In Keys For Government...
Trucking Company Invited To White House For Small Business Event
The owner of a second generation Ohio trucking company got to meet with President Trump and his daughter Ivanka yesterday during a White House...
Sleep Apnea And Speed Limiter Regulations Stall Under Trump
Two controversial pending Obama-era FMCSA regulations have been quietly derailed by the Trump administration's Department of Transportation.
Trump Puts The Brakes On Speed Limiter Mandate
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VIDEO: Trump Once Again Shows Big Trucks Some Love
Months after Donald Trump went viral for climbing up into the cab of a semi and pretending to drive, he's back in the driver's...
DOT Regulatory Reform Task Force To Target Last Minute Obama-Era Rules
The Trump administration's Department of Transportation has announced that it has assembled a "Regulatory Reform Task Force" (RRFT) to help eliminate the burdens of...
Trump Budget Plan To Increase Highway Tolls, Slash DOT Funding
President Trump's newly released budget plan includes several provisions that could have a massive impact on the trucking industry.
"Liberalized" Toll Policies To Encourage Private...
Trump Administration Delays Driver Training Rule For Third Time
The Trump Administration's war on regulations has once again delayed a ruling that would set in place minimum standards for entry-level truck driver training. An...
Trump Says He’d Be Willing To Raise Gas And Diesel Taxes — Because Truckers Asked For It
In an interview this morning, President Trump said that he would be willing to increase taxes on gas and diesel fuel in order to...
Remember the Bridge Collapse In Atlanta? Trump Meets With I-85 First Responders Today
Today President Donald Trump invited a group of first responders from the massive fire and bridge collapse of I-85 in Atlanta to the White...
OOIDA Declares War Against Bad Regulations — And They Want Your Help
The Owner Operator Independent Driver Association has launched an aggressive new campaign to fight against the overregulation of the trucking industry. The new campaign is...