We at TopMark Funding have written about predatory towing practices in the past, including steps taken by both the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Transportation. Now the states are getting involved as Florida is inches away from implementing a law in opposition to the practice.DetailsWhile the Bill, titled HB 179, has not been officially […]
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has petitioned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in regards to an exemption for CDL testing.DetailsIf the title and introductory paragraph of this article freaked you out, there is minimal cause for worry. FLHSMV is not about to let anybody who wants to operate […]
Update: Hurricane Invest 93L has upgraded into Hurricane Idalia. Stay safe! It seems both sides of the United States are getting hit with natural disasters this late in the summer. First, it was California with Hurricane Hilary, and now Florida is having a tropical depression, currently named Invest 93L, that has the potential to become a […]
There is an old adage that says April is the wettest month of the year. While that is not actually the case (that title goes to June), it seems to be the case for some sections of Florida this year.If you have watched the television news as of late, there is a good chance you […]
Tropical Depression Nine was spotted approximately 1,000 miles southeast of Florida on September 23rd, 2022, and the Sunshine State is expecting it to brush up against its shores. In a direct proactive response, Governor Ron DeSantis is issuing a State of Emergency that is fourteen sections long and is far longer than any typical Declaration […]
America can always use more unsung heroes of the road. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis agrees with the sentiment, and on September 15th the governor granted $8.2 million dollars to five community colleges to boost their vocational trucking programs.DetailsFlorida is hoping that the one-time payment of $8.2 million will increase the number of truckers these five […]
From January 28th to the 30th, Florida experienced exceptionally cold temperatures across the state. This has compelled Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to declare a State of Emergency. Unlike the cold snaps in Texas for the past two years, the objective with this waiver is to not save lives, but to save the agricultural industry and […]
