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Tag: driver coercion
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‘Coercion’ definition, stiffer penalties key changes in FMCSA’s coercion rule work
The exact definition FMCSA is using to define driver coercion and what led it to the definition and to the higher fines associated with such violations.
December 8, 2015
Business
FMCSA’s driver coercion rule published, blocks carriers, shippers from threatening drivers with loss of pay
The rule will take effect Jan. 29. It puts in place fines of up to $16,000 for carriers, shippers, receivers and brokers who pressure truckers to operate in violation of federal safety rules, such as hours-of-service regs.
November 30, 2015
Business
Regulatory update: E-log rule still expected this year, driver coercion nears publication
Still slated for this year: Rules to mandate e-logs and speed limiters, a driver training rule and an extension to the CSA program.
November 16, 2015
Electronic Logging Devices
FMCSA advances e-log mandate, rule sent to OMB for approval
FMCSA sent the e-log rule to the OMB July 30, along with a rule that will implement stiffer penalties for carriers, shippers, brokers and others who coerce or pressure drivers to not abide by federal safety standards like hours-of-service limits.
July 30, 2015
Business
Regulatory update: DOT’s latest projections for mandating electronic logging devices, speed limiters
The DOT could require the use of electronic logging devices by Fall 2017. A proposed speed limiter rule is expected in the coming months. Here’s a look at the rest of FMCSA’s regulatory timeline.
November 17, 2014
Business
Coercion rule comments: Hours still the problem, ‘coercion’ needs definition
Common themes of regulatory criticism popped up often in the public comments offered on DOT’s proposed driver coercion prohibition rule, like the new pressures and restrictions caused by the agency’s 2013 hours-of-service rule and holding shippers, receivers and brokers accountable.
August 26, 2014
Business
FMCSA unveils rule to prohibit coercion of drivers by carriers, shippers, brokers
A proposed rule prohibiting carriers, shippers, brokers and others from coercing drivers to drive beyond hours of service limits or other federal rules has been released by FMCSA, and the agency is taking public comment for 90 days.
May 12, 2014
Business
Driver coercion rule clears White House, set for publication
FMCSA’s so-called Prohibition of Coercion rule has cleared the next hurdle in the rulemaking process, as the White House’s Office of Management and Budget has given the regulation its stamp of approval.
May 1, 2014
Business
Driver coercion mitigation rule projected to be published this month
FMCSA is working on a rule to mitigate potential coercion of drivers by shippers, receivers and carriers when crafting new rules. A speed limiter rule and Safety Fitness Determination rule could see action soon too.
April 16, 2014
Business
Hours of service, trucker strike, Lisa Kelly and more: Top 15 most read stories of 2013
Join us a countdown to the most-popular stories of the year, measured by total number of pageviews throughout the year.
December 31, 2013
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