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High school seeks commercial learner’s permit exemption for 17-year-olds
A high school in Washington state is asking FMCSA to let its 17-year-old students acquire commercial learner’s permits.
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High school seeks commercial learner’s permit exemption for 17-year-olds
A high school in Washington state is asking FMCSA to let its 17-year-old students acquire commercial learner’s permits.
Crime & Courts, News
Owner of 8 illegal trucking companies pleads guilty to CARES Act fraud
A man who committed a fraud scheme to obtain pandemic relief funds doubled down on his crimes by illegally operating eight trucking companies.
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Barge hits Pelican Island Bridge, causes oil spill
Pelican Island Bridge is closed to all vehicular traffic other than evacuees. A barge hit the bridge on the morning of Wednesday, May 15.
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Portland, Ore., voters to decide on local gas tax continuation
Portland, Ore., voters will soon decide whether to extend collection of a local gas tax. A heavy-vehicle use tax has been extended already.
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Lawmaker questions use of Key bridge tolls
Following its collapse in March, the Francis Scott Key Bridge received federal designation. This raised questions about toll revenue.
Crime & Courts, News
Fuel truck company owner pleads guilty to bid rigging
A former owner of company providing fuel truck services to the U.S. Forest Service has pleaded guilty for a bid-rigging scheme.
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Brent Spence Bridge project gets federal environmental approval
The Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project is moving to the design and construction phase after receiving federal environmental approval.
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Shell Rotella SuperRigs Truck Show schedule released
The 2024 Shell Rotella SuperRigs Truck Show is May 30-June 1 at the Texas Motor Speedway. Awards will be presented in 24 categories.
News, State
New Utah law sets stiff penalties for road rage
A Utah bill has been signed into law that is intended to help address concern about road rage incidents on state roadways.
Crime & Courts, News, State
Coalition of states challenge California’s Advanced Clean Fleets regulation
A coalition of states filed a lawsuit against California’s Advanced Clean Fleets reg, claiming it is “defying real-world reality.”
