FMCSA to Study How Truckers Work With Automated Driving Tech
The FMCSA is currently gathering information on how quickly and effectively truck drivers will respond when asked to take over for an Automated Driving System (ADS). The FMCSA is planning
Bill Introduced To Guarantee Overtime Pay For Drivers
Multiple Democratic Senators took are pushing for a guarantee in overtime pay for long-distance employee truck operators by introducing the Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act. This Act would repeal the
TSA Grants Renewal Exemption for Truckers With HAZMAT Endorsement
The TSA will temporarily exempt the Security Threat Assessment requirement for Hazardous Material Endorsement (HME) holders whose endorsements have expired or will expire before the end of calendar year. The HME Threat
12,000+ CMVs Placed Out Of Service During CVSA’s Roadcheck
Commercial vehicle inspectors conducted more than 59,000 inspections during the three-day 2022 International Roadcheck event, placing 12,456 vehicles and 3,714 drivers out of service, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance reported
ELDorado ELD Removed From FMCSA List of Approved Devices
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has removed the ELDorado ELD from its list of approved devices, making those who use it non-compliant with federal regulations. Effective September 7, 2022,
The FMCSA is Dropping UCR Fees by 31%
A major reduction in the fee amounts for the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Plan is underway. The FMCSA announced plans to cut UCR fees by approximately 31% for all fee
USDOT Announces Emergency Relief Funding For Disaster-Damaged Roadways
The USDOT and FHWA has announced that it will provide $513.2 million in Emergency Relief ER Program funds to help 30 states make repairs to roads and bridges damaged by
FMCSA Waives HOS Rules For Fuel Haulers After Fire Threatens Supply In Multiple States
The FMCSA issued an emergency declaration that provides regulatory relief for certain fuel haulers following the unexpected closure of a major oil refinery in Indiana. A fire occurred at the
New Underride Guard Rules Are Not Enough Says Safety Critics
Two safety groups are calling on U.S. regulators to further strengthen underride guards, in which they argue that incoming rules do not go far enough to protect drivers. The Truck
CTA’s Battle Over AB5 Returns To Court On Monday
The battle over California’s independent contractor law, AB5, and the state’s trucking industry goes back to court Monday. This would seem to contradict widespread assumptions that the legal road for