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Federal Agencies

Cross Border Demonstration Project: List of Approved Motor Carriers

Congress

S. 94: Gasoline Consumer Anti-price-gouging Protection Act

State Legislation

Vermont H.0702 AWARDING ATTORNEY'S FEES TO A LITIGANT WHO PREVAILS IN A SUIT DISPUTING AN INSURER'S DENIAL OF COVERAGE

State Agencies

Commercial Drivers License Regulations Change

Decisions & Opinions

Johnson v. Davis
In a suit to determine insurance coverage, declaratory judgment allowing the underinsured-motorists coverage provided by defendant-Addison Insurance to plaintiff-Johnson to be stacked is affirmed where the antistacking clauses contained in the Addison policy create an ambiguity when read in conjunction with the policy declarations page.

Jury Verdicts

Bowman v. City of Los Angeles: retired police officer struck by dump truck. Verdict: Plaintiff, $15,735,404.00

Other News

Unusual Insurance You Might Need






 McElfish Law Newsletter
State Agencies
Commerical Driver License Regulations Change

With the start of the new year, new rules and regulations begin to affect those who have or want to obtain a commercial drivers license. A few states which have implemented change include the foloowing.

Oregon Commercial Driver License

Washington Commercial Driver License

Wisconsin Commercial driver license (CDL)

Maryland Commercial Driver License (CDL) Information

Agency News by State

ALASKA

DOT&PF approves Long-Range Transportation Policy Plan

DOT&PF releases STIP draft amendment 17 for public comment

ARIZONA

Bridge Weight Restrictions

ARKANSAS

2007 Update- Arkansas Statewide Long Range Intermodal Transportation Plan

2008 Southeastern States Pavement Management and Design Conference

CALIFORNIA

90 Days of Hope - For homeowners facing foreclosure

Commercial Driver License

Driver license for 2008

Fuel Taxes

Insurance

Motor Carrier Permit

New Cell Phone Laws - Frequently Asked Questions

Traffic Light Synchronization Program Guidelines

Vehicle Registration

COLORADO

Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Transport Permits for the Movement of Extra Legal Vehicles or Loads

FLORIDA

FDOT MCCO *UPDATED* 2008-2009 Intrastate New Entrant Safety Seminar Schedule available for download

IDAHO

Currently Approved "Horizons in Transportation:"

Idaho’s Long Range Capital Improvement Plan Currently Approved FY 2008-12 STIP (9 MB PDF)

IOWA

IFTA Quick Reference Guide Online Transactions

New Carrier Checklist

New Laws Regarding Driver's Licenses & Records

Real ID - Questions & Answers 

KANSAS

International Registration Plan (IRP)

KDOT post annual 2008 report

LOUISIANA

Attention HazMat Drivers - Click Here for New U.S. Patriot Act Requirements.

UCR Program now in effect.

MAINE

Bridge Info for Motor Carriers

MARYLAND

Commercial Driver License (CDL) Information

Proof of Insurance ­­ Frequently-Asked Questions:

MINNESOTA

I-35W Bridge Replacement Project following the I-35W Bridge Collapse

Progress on key transportation measures

NEW YORK

Download the NYMTC 2008 Annual Report

PORT OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY SETS CARGO RECORD IN 2007; PLANS FOR EXPANSION ANNOUNCED

The Port Authority Strategic Plan

Thruway Authority Announces Statewide Public Hearings - Public Comments On Proposed Toll Adjustment Encouraged View public hearing information and related material.

OREGON

Commercial Driver License

Motor Carrier Education Program

Trucking Online

SOUTH DAKOTA

Online Trucker Information

Unified Carrier Registration Program

TENNESSEE

Multi-Modal Transportation Improvement Plan, 2008-2010

TEXAS

2008 Project Selection Process Adobe Acrobat icon

FY 2008-2011 STIP

Increase in Permit Fees

NAFTA & Cross-Border Traffic

NAFTA FAQs

Oversize/Overweight Permit Process Improvements

Texas Ports 2008 – 2009 Capital Program Adobe Acrobat icon

VERMONT

Diesel Fuel Tax & Refunds

Manuals

Vermont DMV's Enhanced License.

Webinar on Safety Impact of Hours-of-Service Regulations for Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Press Release (pdf)

WASHINGTON

Commercial Driver License

Washington State Commercial Vehicle Guide 2008-2009

WEST VIRGINIA

STIP Federal Fiscal Years 2008 - 2013

WISCONSIN

Commercial driver license (CDL)

Insurance

Motor carrier forms and publications

 


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