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May 13, 2025

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OOIDA Proposes DOT Regulatory Reforms to Improve Safety and Reduce Costs: Addressing Regulations in the Trucking Industry

The trucking industry remains one of the most heavily regulated sectors in the United States. However, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) emphasizes that ...

April 29, 2025

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ATRI’s 2025 Research Agenda Tackles Critical Trucking Issues

The American Transportation Research Institute’s (ATRI) Board of Directors recently convened in Des Moines to finalize its 2025 Top Research Priorities. These priorities, developed ...

April 25, 2025

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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Renews Cargo Securement Exemption

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has renewed a previously granted exemption, allowing a specialized cargo securement approach for a motor carrier. Published ...

April 16, 2025

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FMCSA Revokes Over 15,000 Medical Certificates

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced the removal of two medical examiners from its National Registry, effectively invalidating more than 15,000 ...

April 4, 2025

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Prepare Now for Major FMCSA Safety Measurement System Updates

Significant changes are forthcoming to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program, particularly its Safety Measurement System (SMS). The ...

March 14, 2025

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FMCSA Extends Bird Flu Emergency Measures

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced on March 7 that their bird flu emergency declaration has been extended, continuing regulatory relief for ...

Arizona is ramping up commercial vehicle inspections this week with "Operation Southern Shield." Truckers on I-10 and I-19 should prepare for increased safety checks, covering driver qualifications, hours of service, and vehicle compliance.

February 26, 2025

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Arizona Ramps Up Annual Commercial Vehicle Inspections

Commercial drivers passing through Arizona this week should prepare for extra scrutiny as the state kicks off its yearly commercial vehicle inspection initiative. Known ...

FMCSA has extended the regional fuel emergency until February 28, 2025, providing relief to drivers in affected states facing disruptions in the supply of heating fuels. Learn about the extended relief and state-specific emergency declarations.

February 24, 2025

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FMCSA Extends Fuel Emergency Relief Until February 28

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced an extension of the regional fuel emergency originally declared in January. This extension, lasting through ...

Truck drivers now have another chance to weigh in on the FMCSA’s proposed broker transparency rule. With the comment period reopening on February 18 for 30 more days, stakeholders can submit their feedback on key provisions aimed at increasing broker accountability.

February 20, 2025

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New Window for Feedback on Broker Transparency Proposal Opens

Truck drivers who didn’t have a chance to share their perspectives on the proposed broker transparency rules will soon have an opportunity to do ...

A federal study by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute reveals a disconnect in the trucking industry regarding truck parking apps. Despite rising demand, truckers are hesitant to adopt digital parking solutions, creating challenges for effective parking management along key interstates.

February 18, 2025

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Truck Parking Apps Struggle to Gain Traction Among Drivers, Study Finds

A federal study, conducted by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute and commissioned by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, has revealed a perplexing disconnect ...