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January 30, 2024

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FMCSA Looks to Remove 16K DOT Docs From National Registry

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is proposing the removal of medical examiners (MEs) from its National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners if ...

January 29, 2024

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Maintenance Language in Lease Agreements Under Review by DOT

An appointed task force from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is currently scrutinizing maintenance provisions within lease-purchase agreements, asserting that these clauses may ...

red semi truck with white trailer on road with mountains in background

January 29, 2024

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White House Ruling on AEB Systems for Heavy Vehicles Expected Soon

The final rule from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) mandating automatic emergency braking systems on light vehicles has entered the review process ...

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 ...

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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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 ...

red semi truck with white trailer on bridge

January 22, 2024

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New Reports Influence Safety Fitness Rulemaking

Last year, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) provided the public with a three-month window to submit comments regarding potential changes to the ...

January 19, 2024

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Funny Electronic Messages on Highways Banned Across the Country

Quirky and amusing messages on electronic signs along highways and freeways are set to be removed as the U.S. Federal Highway Administration introduces new ...

red semi truck on road with mountains in background

January 19, 2024

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OOIDA Urges Transportation Committee to Put Safety Before Tech

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has emphasized the need for future trucking regulations to prioritize safety over serving the interests of tech manufacturers. ...