The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has told a Florida licensing agency that CDL applicants cannot continue taking a skills test after failing the pre-trip inspection.
April 30, 2024Florida News Updates
Fla. Bill Tackling Predatory Towing Moves to Governor’s Desk
A proposed law with sweeping changes to curb predatory towing practices in Florida has moved from the state Legislature to Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk.
March 21, 2024Florida Educators Break Ground on CDL Training Academy
Florida educators broke ground on a new commercial driver license training academy to alleviate a shortage not only in the state but also in the Southeastern region of the country.
February 20, 2024Federal Funding to Help I-4 Truckers Find Place to Rest
Long-distance truckers will soon find it easier to park their big rigs off Interstate 4, thanks to $180 million in federal funding dedicated truck parking spots along the thoroughfare.
February 1, 2024Terraline to Carry Out Prototype Class 8 Truck Tests in Q1
A prototype of a battery-electric Class 8 truck with an expected range of 500 miles is set to begin its first pilot tests in Florida in the first quarter of 2024, according to vehicle developer Terraline Inc.
November 21, 2023Florida Starts to Recover as Idalia Rain Hits North Carolina
Florida has started to dig out from the aftermath of Idalia, which weakened to a tropical storm even as it brought heavy rain across Georgia and the Carolinas.
August 31, 2023Five States Issue Emergency Commercial Vehicle Orders
Florida and four other states issued emergency waivers for commercial motor vehicles that remain in effect for varying periods up to a month to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia.
August 29, 2023Florida Faces Fuel Squeeze as Barge Traffic Falls
Florida is facing a potential squeeze on fuel supplies as shipments into the state slow just as demand is rising from consumers preparing for the threat of a major hurricane.
August 28, 2023Florida Faces Blitz of New Civil Cases
Florida’s court system is struggling under a mountain of 280,122 new civil cases filed by trial attorneys a few days before Gov. Ron DeSantis enacted a law in March thwarting lawsuit abuse.
June 14, 2023Florida, South Korea Join in Hydrogen Research
Florida and South Korean officials signed a pact to create a hydrogen research hub, set to break ground next month in Polk County.
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