policy Archives - Truck Drivers USA

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September 18, 2024

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GOT Truckers Act Aims to End Overtime Exemption for Drivers

The movement to secure overtime pay for company-employed truck drivers is gaining momentum. The bipartisan GOT Truckers Act has recently garnered additional support with ...

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September 5, 2024

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Focus on Truck Parking: Federal Funding Plans Unveiled

In June, Congress announced plans to allocate $200 million specifically for truck parking through the House Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee’s funding bill. This initiative, known ...

August 8, 2024

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OOIDA Fights for Equitable Towing Practices with FMCSA

Truck Drivers Call for Clear and Fair Towing Rates The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has raised serious concerns with the Federal Motor Carrier ...

August 5, 2024

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Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act Advances in Senate Committee

The Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act, designed to simplify the credentialing process for transportation workers, has successfully passed through the Senate Commerce, Science, and ...

July 31, 2024

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Senate Appropriations Committee Advances Transportation Funding Bill with Strong Majority

In a decisive move, the U.S. Senate’s Committee on Appropriations has approved a pivotal funding measure for the Department of Transportation alongside other related ...

July 17, 2024

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WYDOT Alerts Drivers to New Fines for Ignoring Weight-Based Road Closures

The Wyoming Department of Transportation has initiated a public awareness campaign about the stringent new penalties for disobeying highway closures meant for light and ...

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July 15, 2024

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Anticipated Automatic Emergency Braking Mandate by 2025

A landmark regulation is on the horizon, set to mandate automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems in heavy-duty trucks by next year. As reported in ...

July 15, 2024

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New York Assembly Requires GPS Systems to Display Bridge and Tunnel Heights

New York is grappling with a persistent issue of vehicles colliding with low-clearance bridges and tunnels. To address this, a law enacted last year ...

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July 12, 2024

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Proposal for Speed Limiters on Commercial Vehicles Extended to May 2025

The anticipated rule requiring speed limiters for commercial motor vehicles has been deferred until May 2025, as outlined in the latest update from the ...

June 26, 2024

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Semi-Truck Towing Protection Policies in Focus

Guarding truck drivers from excessive towing fees is crucial, stated U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg during a public session on June 21. Buttigieg commented ...