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December 20, 2023

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Opposition for FMCSA’s New Regulatory Relief Window Grows

Include North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum among those opposing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) latest rule aiming to shrink the regulatory relief ...

December 20, 2023

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CARS Act Receives OOIDA Support Before it Goes to the House for Approval

In a bid to curb what they perceive as an overreach by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and safeguard consumer freedom of choice, the ...

December 19, 2023

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Certain Hurdles Must be Overcome Before Parking Legislation Can be Passed

Despite heightened attention from both the trucking industry and the Biden administration, efforts to secure Congressional approval for legislation addressing the shortage of truck ...

December 18, 2023

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ATA Shares Criticism, Pushback on New Proposal that Would Affect Trucker Compensation

Opposition is mounting against congressional legislation seeking to overhaul the compensation structure for specific commercial drivers, with the American Trucking Associations (ATA) at the ...

December 13, 2023

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FMCSA Updates Sexual Assault Policy, Strives to Better Protect Victims

The Department of Transportation (DOT) asserted its authority on Dec. 7 through the issuance of an updated enforcement policy notice. The notice serves “to ...

December 13, 2023

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New Bill Would Make Credentialing Process for TWIC and Hazmat Endorsements Easier

A new proposal that would affect the transportation industry has emerged in the House of Representatives. The proposed bill would simplify the application process ...

December 12, 2023

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Road Rage Penalties Set to Increase in Utah

A legislative panel in Utah is actively seeking solutions to address the rising concern of road rage incidents on state roadways. According to data ...

December 5, 2023

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Tennessee Focuses in on Reducing Number of Move Over Violations, Increases Road Safety For All

The collaboration between the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and the Tennessee Highway Patrol for Operation Guardians of the Roadway aims to intensify the ...

November 27, 2023

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Emergency HOS Waivers Restricted to a Limit of 14 Hours by FMCSA

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently implemented a rule that reduces the maximum number of days a state can waive hours-of-service regulations ...

November 27, 2023

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Broker Fraud is Cracked Down On in New FMSCA Ruling

Trucking companies are set to benefit from increased protection against unpaid claims owed by brokers, thanks to a new rule recently issued by the ...