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FMCSA extends severe-weather emergency declaration in Kentucky
Carriers providing direct relief to the ongoing flooding emergency in Kentucky are exempt from parts of the hours of service regulations. Also: Saia opens third Illinois terminal this year; ITS Logistics launches new program for military veteran drivers.
August 30, 2022
Female fleet execs, drivers appointed to federal Women of Trucking Advisory Board
WOTAB’s launch was mandated by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and is part of the Biden-Harris Trucking Action Plan that is focused on improving job quality and recruiting more people into the truck driving profession.
August 29, 2022
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July 11, 2024
Chicago-area oil refinery shutdown prompts hours of service waiver for fuel haulers
In response to a fire shutting down BP's Whiting, Indiana, oil refinery, FMCSA has issued a regional emergency declaration, suspending hours regs for gasoline, diesel and jet fuel haulers in four states.
August 29, 2022
Regulations
NYC cracking down on illegally parked trucks
The Trucking Association of New York said issuing tickets and towing trucks is not how the city should be addressing the issue. Also: Lane Keeping Assist now an option on Class 8 Kenworths; Michigan International dealer opens public EV charging station.
August 26, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA fields request to report hair drug testing results to Clearinghouse
Federal law currently requires truck drivers to be tested via urine sample.
August 25, 2022
Regulations
Minnesota fuel haulers get more HOS relief
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has extended an emergency declaration through Sept. 11 that waives certain hours of service regulations for fuel haulers. Also: Truck driver petitions FMCSA for exemption from hours of service, ELD regs.
August 19, 2022
Regulations
Emergency hours of service suspension extended in Kentucky
Carriers providing direct relief to flooding and other damage related to severe weather in Kentucky can operate under the declaration. Also: Used truck sales fell in July while prices stayed flat; Top 250 carrier relaunches podcast in video form.
August 18, 2022
Hydrogen fuel cell
Kenworth fuel cell interest 'amazing' as hydrogen combustion also gains ground
While Kenworth isn't picking favorites in the growing race towards zero emissions, they're definitely seeing more interest in their fuel cell T680 FCEV alongside their all-electric models. Calls for hydrogen combustion are also on the rise.
August 17, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA proposes updated Medical Examiner's Handbook | NHTSA boss leaving post
FMCSA published a notice Tuesday with an updated Medical Examiner’s Handbook with proposed changes, seven years after it was withdrawn. Also: NHTSA boss Cliff joining CARB; Schneider driver named Women in Trucking Driver Ambassador.
August 17, 2022
Regulations
OEMs withdraw lawsuit against CARB over emissions deadlines
The lawsuit sought to ensure manufacturers had four full model years to comply with new CARB regulations. Also: Caltrux names new leader; J.B. Hunt expands partnership with University of Arkansas business college.
August 15, 2022
Regulations
Flooding prompts hours of service waiver in Kentucky | Werner pays $150M to settle crash lawsuit
Truck drivers providing flooding relief in Kentucky are exempt from certain HOS rules. Also: Werner pays $150 million to avoid nuclear verdict and settle crash lawsuit; CCJ Innovator of the Year brings in more awards; Nikola buys battery company.
August 3, 2022
Regulations
Connecticut targets trucks with new emissions requirements
The new law authorizes the state to adopt regulations implementing California’s medium- and heavy-duty motor vehicle standards. Also: Women in Trucking reports the female truck driver workforce has grown to more than 13%.
July 27, 2022
Regulations
Truck inspection numbers approach pre-COVID levels
A small number of states in 2021 show inspection levels at or above 2019, as a new emphasis in some on Level 3 driver inspections following traffic stops pushes moving violations to new heights. Download the 2022 CSA's Data Trail update for more.
July 26, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program for under-21 drivers opens: How to apply
Starting today, carriers can apply for one of a limited number of spots in an FMCSA program designed to let under-21 drivers operate interstate with supervision. Here's how to successfully apply.
July 26, 2022
Regulations
Driving time hours regs suspended in Texas | Driver in human smuggling case indicted
FMCSA has extended an emergency declaration in Texas in response to widespread wildfires. Also: The truck driver and an accomplice in last month's deadly human smuggling case were indicted by a federal grand jury; ATRI seeks driver input on in-cab cams.
July 26, 2022
Regulations
Speed limiters won't solve the root problem
The lack of enforcement on posted speed limits and drivers incentivized to drive longer and faster are problems that won't be solved by speed limiters.
July 22, 2022
Workforce
Drug test results uncover troubling trends in transportation
After 5 years of steady declines in several drug categories, positivity rates based on urine drug tests for the federally mandated, safety-sensitive workforce (including truck drivers) increased in 2021.
July 21, 2022
Regulations
Multi-million dollar truck parking bill advances to House
American Transportation Research Institute research shows drivers spend 56 minutes per day looking for parking.
July 20, 2022
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