FMCSA Challenged by ‘Beyond Compliance’ Program Delays
Nearly five years after it was mandated by Congress to go into effect, federal trucking regulators have yet to establish a “beyond compliance” program to offer motor carriers some sort
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Spotlight: Seth LeRoy Hustle Adventures
Our friends at Musko Cargo LLC released a new Youtube video detailing their experience with getting their authority and getting DOT compliant. They did a great job of breaking down
FMCSA Controversial Speed Limiter Mandate Moves Forward
On Wednesday, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a notice indicating that the agency will push forward with a rule to require speed limiting devices on commercial motor
Coca Cola Gives $1M to College Driver Training Programs in Georgia
The Coca-Cola Company Tuesday announced it was donating $1 million to the truck driver training program of the state’s college system. Company officials say they hope the donation will result
Truck Drivers Allowed Overtime Pay if New Bill Passes
A Michigan congressman has introduced something that is currently prohibited by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), legislation aimed at allowing truck drivers to receive overtime pay. Dubbed the Guaranteeing
Biden to Waive Ethanol Rule in Effort to Lower Gasoline Prices
Although it won’t affect prices at the diesel fuel islands, President Joe Biden visited corn-rich Iowa on Tuesday to announce he’ll suspend a federal rule preventing the sale of higher
Nation’s Supply Chain Showing Improvement According to USDOT
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), there are signs of progress in the nation’s supply chain after months of backup that was mostly related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
FMCSA Seeking Members for Truck Leasing Task Force
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Wednesday announced the opening of applications for the Truck Leasing Task Force. Mandated by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the task force is a long-term
Mississippi to Provide CDL Training For the Homeless
The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is working with community partners to eliminate homelessness and help alleviate a truck driver shortage that is facing transit agencies within the Magnolia State.