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How the COVID hours waiver could disentangle HOS rigidity
Strong views from Andrea Marks of the Trucker Nation advocacy group on the opportunities embedded within the long extensions of FMCSA's COVID-emergency-related waivers – and the dangers lurking in the latest changes as of September 1.
September 17, 2021
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Truck parking funding left out of 2022 Budget Reconciliation bill
The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee advanced its portion of the 2022 Budget Reconciliation, which included $60B for various projects, notably $4B to reduce carbon emissions in trucking. The committee rejected truck parking expansion.
September 15, 2021
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POLL: How often, if at all, have you used the COVID-emergency hours of service waiver?
Have you used the waiver often over the past year and more? A little? Not at all? Weigh in via the poll here or drop a comment at the bottom of the post.
September 15, 2021
Regulations
ATA blasts Biden's vaccine mandate
While ATA is highly opposed to the mandate, OOIDA said it believes the vaccine choices should be left individuals/businesses. Also: PrePass Alerts expanded; latest Highway Angel is Devey South.
September 14, 2021
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Senator Bernie Sanders sends a message to trucking
It's clear now that if Senator Bernie Sanders and the progressive Democrats he works with in Washington have their way on climate change, big changes could come to the trucking business sooner than later.
September 13, 2021
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Regulations
FMCSA tasks Medical Review Board with helping truckers with recalled CPAP devices
FMCSA's MRB Advisory Committee will meet Sept. 29 to discuss the recall of Philips CPAP machines. Also: Labor Day bites spot market; DAT adds Loadsure cargo insurance option; Mack recalls 2,800 medium-duty trucks; Calif. Freightliner dealership expands.
September 13, 2021
Business
How Biden's vaccine mandate could impact owner-ops, independents
President Biden's vaccine and testing mandate likely doesn't cover owner-ops or independents, but it could still have a major impact on the freight industry.
September 10, 2021
Business
FMCSA shuts down trucker after crash, DUI charges
The Massachusetts-based driver was found with a BAC more than 5 times the legal limit for commercial vehicle drivers. Also: Four ELDs now listed on Canada's registry; Mack dealership expands.
September 7, 2021
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Large fleet seeks waiver from certain Entry-Level Driver Training requirements
Oak Harbor Freight Lines is petitioning FMCSA to allow its safety supervisor to provide classroom training for entry-level drivers who intend to haul hazmat.
September 7, 2021
Home
Finalists named for Transition Trucking military vet rookie trucker award
The winner of the award will receive a Kenworth T680 with a 76-inch sleeper that features the complete Paccar Powertrain with Paccar MX-13 engine
September 6, 2021
Business
Automated 'e-Inspections' demonstrated at CVSA conference
The e-Inspections will automate the Level 3 inspection process, allowing inspectors to gather information on the carrier, truck and driver as it's moving through a weigh station. Also: Spot market volumes/demand up. Cargo theft uptick expected this week.
September 2, 2021
Regulations
CDL, med cert COVID waivers extended
In addition to the HOS waiver extension, FMCSA has also extended several COVID-related waivers dealing with CDL and medical certification expirations. Also: Hino debuts hydrogen fuel cell truck; Hyliion updates hybrid powertrain.
September 1, 2021
Regulations
Don't forget your chains heading through Colorado
Vehicles are required to carry chains if traveling on any Colorado highways from Sept. 1 through May 31. Also: Love's raising money for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals; a new terminal for ContainerPort Group owner-ops in New Orleans.
August 31, 2021
Regulations
FMCSA adds reporting requirement with extension of COVID HOS waiver
Carriers will now be required to report monthly on their use of the emergency declaration that waives Part 395.3 (maximum driving time) of the FMCSRs for drivers and carriers providing emergency relief related to the pandemic.
August 31, 2021
Business
Road closures, more after Ida makes landfall in Louisiana: Resources
Here, find resources for mapping road closures and the like as Southeastern states deal with the after-effects of the Hurricane Ida as it moves into the U.S. interior. And: Hours of service emergency exemption sets stage for relief.
August 30, 2021
Regulations
Steel company seeks second hours waiver from FMCSA
Cleveland-Cliffs Steel, formerly known as ArcelorMittal Indiana Harbor, is petitioning the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for a waiver to allow certain drivers to work up to 16 hours a day and return to work without a full 10 hours off-duty.
August 26, 2021
Regulations
FMCSA hoping to study COVID HOS waiver use | More I-10 closures in Ariz. this weekend
EB lanes will be closed near the Phoenix airport, and both directions will be closed west of Willcox. Also: FMCSA seeks to collect information on numbers of carriers/drivers using the COVID HOS waiver. Spot rates: Vans, reefers up.
August 26, 2021
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What would happen if employers forced truckers to get vaccinated?
President Joe Biden, the National Safety Council, and other top authorities are all pressuring employers to mandate or incentivize vaccinations. But do they really tell owners and drivers what to do?
August 25, 2021
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