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FMCSA Clearinghouse drug violations up 10% in 2021
FMCSA's monthly Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse report revealed a 10.2% year-over-year increase in drug violations reported to the database.
February 8, 2022
Senators intro bill to address challenges at ports
The bill gives the Federal Maritime Commission greater authority to regulate harmful practices by carriers. Also: Certain hours regs suspended for heating fuel haulers in 41 states; Reefer fleet plans $31M expansion.
February 8, 2022
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Legislation introduced to streamline truck driver credentialing process
One bill would allow drivers to have one background check cover all TSA programs, while another would streamline CDL testing processes. Also: FMCSA updates guidance on third-party CDL testing; Averitt donates to St. Jude; more.
February 3, 2022
Regulations
Highway fatalities rose 12% through September 2021, NHTSA estimates
NHTSA's early estimate of traffic fatalities for the first three quarters of 2021 showed an increase over 2020. Also: Diesel prices are up 23 cents so far this year; FleetPride debuts rebate program.
February 2, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA shuts down Texas-based carrier following numerous regs violations
Houston-based Adversity Transport allegedly violated numerous maintenance, hours of service and other safety regulations. Also: Paccar recalls 3,500 Peterbilt 579 models for a potential issue with the side step.
February 1, 2022
Regulations
Teamsters' challenge of 2020 HOS changes resumes in court
The lawsuit was on hold last year to give the new administration at FMCSA time to review the case. Also: Werner set to test Cummins natural gas and hydrogen engines.
January 31, 2022
Regulations
OSHA withdraws vaccine, COVID testing mandate
While SCOTUS's ruling against the vaccine mandate this month was a blow to the mandate, OSHA's formal withdrawal of its ETS effectively puts the issue to bed.
January 25, 2022
Economic trends
Trucking conditions bounced back strong for carriers in November
FMCSA adds alternative vision standard for certain drivers; DOT proposes 27% decrease in 2023 UCR fees. Also: FMCSA adds alternative vision standard for certain drivers; DOT proposes 27% decrease in 2023 UCR fees.
January 25, 2022
Workforce
XPO port drivers call for union elections, complain to NLRB
The move follows an October 2021 settlement in which XPO paid contractors $30 million but did not reclassify their employment.
January 21, 2022
Maintenance
Development of new diesel engine oil category underway
Upcoming generation of engine oils could feature even lower viscosity grades.
January 13, 2022
Regulations
DOT tasks its COVID response and recovery boss to lead FMCSA
Robin Hutcheson has been named Deputy Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, taking over the role vacated by the departure of Meera Joshi earlier this month.
January 19, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA shuts down Florida-based small fleet following fatal crash, 'egregious' safety violations
The agency said safety management failures led to a total trailer brake failure, leading to a fatal crash. Also: ATA's For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 1% in December; 2022-23 America's Road Team Captains named.
January 20, 2022
Regulations
Thermo King changing standard refrigerant
R452A is a hydrofluoro-olefin blend compared to R404A, which is a hydrofluorocarbon blend. Hydrofluorocarbons are greenhouse gases known as contributor to global warming.
January 19, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA establishes apprenticeship pilot program for under-21 truck drivers
Following OMB approval of an emergency request to begin the program, FMCSA will seek approval for the full three-year program. Also: Covenant adding 50 zero-emission Nikola trucks; Canada again backtracks on cross-border vax rules.
January 17, 2022
Workforce
Does trucking have 'seriously' under-reported cocaine problem?
A new study from the Trucking Alliance uses hair drug testing results to suggest that drivers actually use cocaine more than marijuana, and that hair testing would essentially double the number of disqualified drivers. But plenty questions remain.
January 14, 2022
Regulations
New York will allow third-party CDL road testers | CARB okays Nikola tractor
New York governor said allowing third-party testers will address truck driver shortage. Also: Nikola tractor gets CARB zero-emission approval, unlocking subsidies for buyers.
January 14, 2022
Regulations
SCOTUS spikes Biden vaccine mandate but issue not fully put to bed
Now that the Supreme Court has reinstated a temporary injunction against the controversial COVID vaccine mandate, the case is heading back to a lower court that, though unlikely, could save the rule. Plus, OSHA could make the rule permanent.
January 13, 2022
Regulations
Supreme Court rules OHSA's vaccine mandate will not take effect
The Justices voted 6-3 in agreement with the challenges to the mandate, which claimed that OSHA and the Secretary of Labor did not have the authority to issue the mandate.
January 13, 2022
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