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January 26, 2024

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FMCSA Updates Medical Handbook to Clear up Any Regulatory Confusions

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released the updated Medical Examiner’s Handbook (MEH) on Jan. 22, which includes revisions to the Medical Advisory ...

January 26, 2024

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Carrier Input Wanted on Possible Inputs of Detention Time

As part of an extensive investigation into the repercussions of truck driver detention on the broader landscape of the entire trucking industry, the American ...

Robin Hutcheson, left, Sue Lawless, (right)

January 25, 2024

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FMCSA Administrator Resigns from Position

Robin Hutcheson, the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), is set to resign from her position effective Jan. 26, 2024. After ...

January 25, 2024

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Registration for Mid-America Trucking Show is Open!

It’s time to start getting ready for the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), just around the corner in less than two months! Secure your free ...

January 25, 2024

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New, Free Safety Service App Released for Professional Drivers

Drivewyze has rolled out a groundbreaking service app, Drivewyze Free, designed to enhance in-cab safety for commercial truck drivers. The app delivers crucial safety ...

January 24, 2024

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Exclusive Repair Service for Freightliners Offered Through Love’s

Love’s Truck Stops and Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) have introduced a new service option for Freightliner drivers called Freightliner ExpressPoint. This initiative is ...

mechanic wearing orange gloves working on engine

January 24, 2024

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Maintenance Requirements Made Clear by Truck Leasing Task Force

In exploitative lease-purchase arrangements, mandatory maintenance becomes an additional avenue for motor carriers to profit at the expense of truck drivers. Task force member ...

January 24, 2024

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New HOS Exemption Granted by FMCSA

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is set to extend the hours-of-service exemption for a trucking company, WestRock, operating a route under 300 ...

January 23, 2024

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Iowa 80 Celebrates 60 Years of Serving Professional Drivers

The Iowa 80 Truckstop is commemorating its remarkable 60th consecutive year of service to professional truck drivers and other travelers. Founded by entrepreneur Bill ...

January 23, 2024

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Congress Member Pushes Back Against Increasing Liability Insurance

During a House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing focused on the supply chain and infrastructure, Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., a former member of the ...