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November 22, 2023

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Crack Down on Broker Fraud Included 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 ...

November 20, 2023

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Final Rule for Brokers and Forwarders Issued by FMCSA

Details were released on Nov. 15 by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regarding a recent regulation aimed at ensuring that brokers and ...

November 20, 2023

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FMSCA Advisers Take New Stance on Overtime Pay

Advocates working towards increased gender diversity in the trucking industry adjusted their position regarding an overtime pay exemption while simultaneously crafting a report intended ...

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November 16, 2023

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Michigan Bill Proposes Truck Travel Ban in Left Lane

A bipartisan pursuit within the Michigan state house is seeking to redefine the usage of the left lane for trucks on expressways. Existing state ...

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November 14, 2023

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OOIDA Proposes Overtime for Truck Drivers

Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) introduced a proposal to reinstate and extend overtime protections for over 3.6 million salaried employees. ...

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November 14, 2023

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Funding Bill for Transportation Industry Would Stop Two Trucking Mandates

A bill dedicated to financing transportation, which encompasses clauses aiming to thwart two significant regulations in the trucking industry, encountered a standstill this week ...

November 13, 2023

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Oklahoma Passes Legislation to Make Third-Party Administration of CDL Test Simpler

A new piece of legislation in Oklahoma, effective as of Nov. 1, aims to alleviate the truck driver shortage by simplifying the administration of ...

November 13, 2023

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Industry Urges Senate to Pass Truck Parking Bill

Stakeholders within the trucking industry, led by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), are actively calling upon the U.S. Senate to advance the Truck ...

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November 8, 2023

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Senate Passes Bill to Simplify the CDL Process for Veterans

The U.S. Senate has given the green light on a bill focused on simplifying the process for military veterans to acquire a commercial driver’s ...

October 30, 2023

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Legislation Aimed at Eliminating Truck Excise Tax Reviewed by House Panel

Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.) urges fellow lawmakers to support his efforts in repealing the long-standing 12% federal excise tax on new trucks. In a ...