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John Gallagher

Based in Washington, D.C., John specializes in regulation and legislation affecting all sectors of freight transportation. He has covered rail, trucking and maritime issues since 1993 for a variety of publications based in the U.S. and the U.K. John began business reporting in 1993 at Broadcasting & Cable Magazine. He graduated from Florida State University majoring in English and business.
Jul - 2022 -
20 July
John Gallagher

$755 million truck parking bill advances in House

Legislation approved by the House transportation committee provides dedicated funding for competitive grants aimed at expanding truck parking.

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19 July
John Gallagher

New DOT panel to focus on deploying automation in transportation

The Biden administration is launching an advisory panel to identify ways to integrate automation across transportation modes.

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18 July
John Gallagher

DC responds to truckers’ ‘fallen soldiers’ convoy lawsuit

A First Amendment lawsuit filed by a trucker convoy group against the District of Columbia government lacks standing, the city contends.

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15 July
John Gallagher

DOT to advance container congestion/demand index

The Biden administration wants to speed an effort unveiled in March to create a first-time freight data exchange for U.S. container shipments.

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14 July
John Gallagher

Feds give shippers new power to dispute ocean carrier charges

New guidance from the Federal Maritime Commission on disputing ocean carrier charges is considered a “landmark moment” by U.S. exporters.

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John Gallagher

Carriers might decide to risk pushing AB5 enforcement limits

AB5 fallout and freight labor unrest are adding to inflation fears, Republican lawmakers are told.

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12 July
John Gallagher

FMCSA commenters debate whether load boards should register as brokers

Comments filed with the FMCSA underscore concerns over how the agency should regulate freight brokers and dispatchers.

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Los comentaristas de la FMCSA debaten si las juntas de carga deben registrarse como brokers 

La disputa sobre el papel de los despachadores de camiones también se destaca en la petición de orientación de los brokers

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11 July
John Gallagher

Road and bridge builders warn against Biden’s climate proposal

The Biden administration’s proposed rule requiring new state-level tailpipe emissions performance measures sets dangerous precedents for infrastructure investment, according to road builders.

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06 July
John Gallagher

Big business calls on Biden to avert rail strike

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce wants President Biden to intervene in the ongoing rail labor dispute to avoid service disruptions.

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John Gallagher

NHTSA seeks advisers on truck rear-impact guards

Federal regulators are creating a board to recommend equipment standards aimed at preventing cars from sliding under trailers during truck crashes.

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John Gallagher

2022 Shipper of Choice Profile: Dick’s Sporting Goods

Dick’s Sporting Goods and Roehl Transport partner on driver appreciation with an emphasis on reducing dwell time at loading facilities.

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05 July
John Gallagher

Experts urge quick action to comply with ocean shipping reform law

Container market experts advise carriers and shippers to act quickly now that new rules regulating ocean shipping are in effect.

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Jun - 2022 -
30 June
John Gallagher

Lawmakers plead for deal ahead of dockworker contract deadline

Lawmakers and shippers urge quick wrap-up of new dockworker labor pact on the eve of the contract deadline.

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John Gallagher

NHTSA defends new standard for truck trailer underride guards

A new standard on truck trailer rear underride guards is already being met by 94% of trailer manufacturers, and safety advocates say it is too weak.

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John Gallagher

La NHTSA defiende la nueva norma sobre protecciones contra el empotramiento de camiones 

El ex jefe de la agencia dice que la nueva regulación equivale a una “mala praxis regulatoria”

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29 June
John Gallagher

Lawmakers want to favor carriers that prioritize US exports

Container lines stand to gain from unprecedented berthing priority under a proposal introduced by California lawmakers aimed at helping U.S. exports.

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24 June
John Gallagher

Inflation means Biden’s infrastructure package gets less bang for the buck

The rising cost of construction materials — and lack of bidders — is weakening the power of the bipartisan infrastructure law.

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22 June
John Gallagher

Biden calls on Congress to enact 3-month gas tax holiday

The trucking lobby is pushing back on Biden’s call for a gas tax holiday, advocating instead for energy independence.

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19 June
John Gallagher

How much did Biden administration give states to reduce truck crashes?

AskWaves provides a state-by-state breakdown for the record $463 million in funds set aside in 2022 for reducing truck crashes.

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15 June
John Gallagher

Waymo tops NHTSA’s list for autonomous vehicle crashes

The feds released a first-time report aimed at developing a clearer picture of autonomous vehicle safety.

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John Gallagher

Small Fleet recap: Making the transition from company driver to owner-operator

Jamie Hagen chats with James “The Rooster” Bowen on what it takes to move from company driver to owner-operator.

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13 June
John Gallagher

Biden to sign ocean shipping reform bill after Congress approves legislation

President Biden plans to sign into law the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, the first ocean shipping regulations passed by Congress since 1998.

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10 June
John Gallagher

Biden to ocean carriers: ‘The rip-off is over’

President Biden made his case for getting ocean carrier reform on the books by accusing ocean carriers of jacking up prices for consumers.

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John Gallagher

Congress is voting soon to overhaul the shipping industry. Here’s everything you need to know.

FMC rulemakings and reports included in the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 will begin taking shape soon after the bill is enacted. Here’s a breakdown.

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09 June
John Gallagher

Biden slams ocean carriers ahead of Port of LA speech

President Biden underscored his support for ocean shipping reform as he prepares to speak at the Port of LA. Here’s a rundown of major efforts the administration has taken to date to ease supply chain disruption.

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John Gallagher

La FMCSA revisa las directrices sobre los corredores y agentes de carga 

La Administración Federal de Seguridad de Autotransportes también examinará si los servicios de despacho podrían considerarse corredores

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John Gallagher

FMCSA revising guidance on freight brokers and agents

The FMCSA is looking to the public to help settle a controversy over what constitutes freight brokers, agents and dispatch services.

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08 June
John Gallagher

FMCSA’s Hutcheson tells senators she wants to close ‘loopholes’ in trucker drug testing

The agency’s acting administrator updated Congress on the status of the agency’s rulemakings at her nomination hearing.

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May - 2022 -
27 May
John Gallagher

White House taps retired general to be new port czar

Work remains for the Biden administration’s new port envoy, Stephen Lyons, to untangle freight supply chains.

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26 May
John Gallagher

Maritime official wants more control over ocean carrier contracting

The nation’s top container-trade regulator says he wants ensure more fairness in ocean carrier contracts after a spike in shipper complaints.

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24 May
John Gallagher

Shippers ready to fight truck driver overtime pay bill in Congress

A major shipper lobbying group has concerns over trucker overtime pay legislation.

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20 May
John Gallagher

Senators demand gun shipment stats from trucking, rail companies following shootings

In the wake of the latest deadly shootings, Democratic lawmakers urge carriers to tighten firearm security measures.

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19 May
John Gallagher

How the US Chamber of Commerce plans to shape supply chain policy in Washington

With concerns over freight markets heating up, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is staking out its priorities.

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17 May
John Gallagher

Truck crash deaths jump 13% to ‘crisis’ level

Fatalities in crashes involving at least one large truck jumped 13% in 2021, hitting a “crisis” level, according to federal regulators.

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John Gallagher

Las muertes por accidentes de camiones se disparan un 13% hasta alcanzar un nivel de “crisis 

Se prevé que el número total de víctimas mortales de tráfico en 2021 sea el más alto desde 2005

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12 May
John Gallagher

FMCSA says insurers aren’t disclosing costs of truck crash claims

Federal regulators told Congress that insurance companies are refusing to share data about the costs of claims from truck and bus accidents.

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10 May
John Gallagher

FOSC chat: Venture capital firm sees opportunity amid market downturn

Investor Caroline Duffy says supply chain tech companies that push the envelope on customer delight will continue to thrive even in a down market.

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John Gallagher

Senate confirms Phillips to lead Maritime Administration

Ann Phillips will take over at the U.S. Maritime Administration as the agency receives a fresh boost of funding for port infrastructure.

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John Gallagher

FOSC Chat: Extending visibility and rapid integration are the focus for project44

Eric Fullerton of project44 wants to start unifying recent acquisitions to help customers weather the next freight storm.

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09 May
John Gallagher

FOSC chat: Harness transportation spend — and close your supply chain gaps

Trax Technologies’ Chris Cassidy explains how understanding the flow of financial data with every freight shipment has become just as important as the shipment itself.

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07 May
John Gallagher

Where does trucking stand on oral-fluid drug testing?

AskWaves has reviewed the latest comments on a proposal allowing oral fluid instead of urine to test for drugs — the trucking industry mostly likes it.

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05 May
John Gallagher

FMC requires more pricing, capacity data from container ship companies

U.S. regulators have ordered the world’s largest ocean carriers to submit more pricing and capacity data to help protect shipping markets from anticompetitive practices.

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04 May
John Gallagher

La NTSB dice que los reguladores deben buscar un mandato de velocidad más flexible para los camiones

La tecnología que responde a la variación de los límites de velocidad debería instalarse en todos los camiones, según la agencia de seguridad

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John Gallagher

NTSB says regulators should pursue more flexible truck speed mandate

The nation’s top highway safety watchdog plans to push federal regulators to require a higher level of speed-limiting technology than currently proposed.

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03 May
John Gallagher

Buttigieg defends administration efforts to ease inflation

Pete Buttigieg pushed back during a DOT budget hearing in the Senate against an effort to blame the Biden administration for rising inflation.

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Apr - 2022 -
28 April
John Gallagher

FMCSA revs up plan to mandate speed limits on truck engines

Federal regulators plan to require truckers to limit their truck speeds by using electronic engine control devices.

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John Gallagher

Emails suggest possible Teamsters support drove Trump to back Yellow’s $700M loan

A congressional report alleges then-President Donald Trump may have pushed the Defense Department to approve a pandemic loan to help gain Teamsters support in the 2020 election.

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John Gallagher

Trucking company explains why it started a driver apprenticeship program after Biden’s challenge

A Wisconsin trucking company reveals how it has shifted into a higher training gear under President Biden’s 90-day trucker apprenticeship challenge.

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21 April
John Gallagher

DOT unlocks money for clean-truck parking capacity

The Biden administration is pushing states to take a clean-energy approach to expand truck parking with new infrastructure money.

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John Gallagher

Feds reject industry advice for under-21 truck driver program

Regulators are moving ahead with an apprenticeship program for under-21 drivers despite attempts by trucking and safety groups to modify it.

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13 April
John Gallagher

White House says Texas’ border checkpoints hurting supply chain

The White House is pressuring Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to lift additional truck inspections as lines of cross-border trucks grow.

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John Gallagher

Enterprise Fleet recap: Driver trainers in high demand

After an overhaul in truck driver training, schools are now looking for more instructors to help kick the industry into higher gear.

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11 April
John Gallagher

Los camioneros presentan quejas por coacción ante los federales a un ritmo récord

Las presentaciones de la FMCSA contra empresarios,
transportistas y otros podrían casi duplicar el máximo
anterior

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John Gallagher

Truckers are filing coercion complaints with the feds at a record pace

Under pressure to move more cargo faster, truck drivers are filing complaints with the FMCSA at a record pace.

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06 April
John Gallagher

FMCSA moves against predatory truck leasing

Federal regulators are standing up a new task force to study predatory truck leasing and its effect on driver safety.

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05 April
John Gallagher

Los legisladores interrogan al Servicio Postal sobre la compra de camiones Oshkosh

Los organismos de control del Gobierno también cuestionan el precio del combustible de la agencia y los datos de las operaciones con vehículos eléctricos

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John Gallagher

Lawmakers grill Postal Service on Oshkosh truck purchase

The Postal Service rejected lawmakers’ calls to produce a new analysis of its future electric delivery vehicle fleet.

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John Gallagher

Cracking the supply chain data code

Carl Bentzel’s vision for the next-generation supply chain is one that shares public data across transportation modes and anticipates future shocks.

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04 April
John Gallagher

La Casa Blanca destaca la creación de nuevos puestos de trabajo en el sector del transporte por carretera en medio de una inminente recesión

La actualización del Plan de Acción del Camión se centra en el empleo récord y en la reducción de la burocracia de las licencias CDL

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John Gallagher

Biden highlights new trucking jobs amid looming downturn

The Biden administration praised strides made to boost trucking jobs — but could a freight recession undercut progress?

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Mar - 2022 -
30 March
John Gallagher

Werner exempted from driver training provision

Werner Enterprises asserts that a five-year waiver affecting its driver trainees will fill cab seats and improve safety.

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John Gallagher

FMC commissioner red-flags Congress on China’s container monopoly

A federal regulator is using a new report to spotlight the importance of ocean containers to the U.S. economy and the threat of China’s market dominance.

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John Gallagher

Werner queda exento de la disposición sobre formación de conductores

La FMCSA flexibiliza las normas para ayudar a los transportistas de camiones a contratar nuevos conductores

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28 March
John Gallagher

DOT seeks staff increases to help issue new trucking regulations

Biden’s 2023 budget request increases funding to deal with freight bottlenecks and issue new regulations.

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John Gallagher

DOT unlocks $2.9 billion to expand freight capacity

The Biden administration has made $2.9 billion available for projects that expand freight capacity.

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21 March
John Gallagher

FMC pressuring ocean carriers to boost exports

Federal regulators will begin to assess how container lines are serving U.S. exporters.

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20 March
John Gallagher

CP cierra el servicio ferroviario en medio de un conflicto laboral

Los camioneros y la dirección se culpan mutuamente por poner en riesgo la cadena de suministro

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John Gallagher

CP shuts down rail service amid labor dispute

Supply chains are at risk after Canadian Pacific shut down its rail service amid a contract battle with the Teamsters.

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John Gallagher

Can a government-brokered supply chain exchange succeed?

This AskWaves considers whether the federal government is needed to launch a supply chain portal – and whether it can succeed.

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16 March
John Gallagher

3PL recap: Data needed to deal with latest supply chain woes

Transfix’s Scott Sokoloff discusses how data is keeping supply chains resilient in the wake of recent shake-ups.

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15 March
John Gallagher

Feds noncommittal on timing of next truck parking update

Federal overseers have not set a specific time frame to further evaluate states’ ability to provide adequate truck parking.

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John Gallagher

White House unveils freight data exchange to bolster supply chains

DOT is leading a freight data exchange pilot project that it envisions as a long-term effort to speed cargo flow and cut costs for consumers.

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14 March
John Gallagher

Índice de poder: Los 10 proyectos de ley más importantes que afectan a los mercados de mercancías

La legislación destinada a aliviar el dolor del transporte puede tener una oportunidad de pasar por el Congreso

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John Gallagher

Power index: Top 10 pending bills affecting freight markets

Congress is paying more attention than ever to freight supply chains. Here are 10 pending bills that attempt to address disruption and lower costs for carriers and their customers.

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08 March
John Gallagher

Senate passes postal reform, bill heads to White House

Postal Service reform legislation is headed to the White House after the Senate stamped its approval on Tuesday.

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John Gallagher

FMCSA ends requirement for traffic violation lists

Regulators have eliminated a driver requirement to provide employers with an annual list of traffic violations.

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John Gallagher

La FMCSA pone fin al requisito de las listas de infracciones de tráfico

La norma final ahorrará a los conductores y transportistas 3,5 millones de dólares al año, según la agencia

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07 March
John Gallagher

EPA proposes stricter zero-emission standards for trucks

The Biden administration is proposing stronger air pollution standards for heavy-duty trucks starting in model year 2027.

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04 March
John Gallagher

FMCSA relaxes rules for truck driver-assist devices

Federal regulators have amended their rules to make it easier to install driver-assist technology in trucks.

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John Gallagher

La FMCSA flexibiliza las normas para los dispositivos de ayuda al conductor de camiones

Las exenciones temporales ya no son necesarias para una serie de sistemas de seguridad de los vehículos

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03 March
John Gallagher

House panels open price-gouging probe of major ocean carriers

Congressional watchdogs are alleging predatory pricing by three major container ship operators and want answers by March 16.

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02 March
John Gallagher

Buttigieg outlines potential truck parking funding opportunities

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg responded to concerns about a lack of truck parking during a Capitol Hill infrastructure hearing.

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John Gallagher

Buttigieg esboza posibles oportunidades de financiación de aparcamientos para camiones

El secretario del DOT en la audiencia del Senado también promete considerar una nueva terminal de contenedores en la Costa Oeste

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01 March
John Gallagher

New legislation would strip ocean carrier antitrust protections

The Biden administration is backing new legislation aimed at alleged out-of-control market power by foreign ocean carriers.

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Feb - 2022 -
28 February
John Gallagher

Fence around Capitol precaution against trucker disruption

A District of Columbia lawmaker tells law enforcement that a security fence around the Capitol should be removed quickly following trucker demonstrations.

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25 February
John Gallagher

DOT to consider oral drug testing option for trucking

A federal proposal allowing trucking companies to use oral drug testing will reduce costs but could prove less effective against “lifestyle” drug users.

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24 February
John Gallagher

Washington may reinstall Capitol fence ahead of trucker convoy

Federal officials are preparing for potential trucker demonstrations in Washington ahead of and after the State of the Union address.

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John Gallagher

DOT vulnerability report highlights truck driver pay, urges ocean shipping reform

The Biden administration has outlined 62 policy initiatives affecting trucking, rail, and maritime in a one-year vulnerability assessment.

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23 February
22 February
John Gallagher

La FMCSA busca mejorar el proceso de quejas de los conductores y agentes

Los cambios tienen como objetivo abordar las críticas a la base de datos nacional “desdentada” de la agencia

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John Gallagher

FMCSA seeks to improve complaint process for drivers, brokers

Federal regulators are moving ahead with proposed improvements to a national database used to file complaints in the trucking industry.

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18 February
John Gallagher

El sector del transporte hace presión para sentarse en la mesa de recarga de vehículos eléctricos

Las estaciones de recarga “semiprivadas” y los incentivos para el mercado temprano son las principales prioridades del sector

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John Gallagher

GSCW chat: Challenges ahead for the $1.2 trillion infrastructure law

Washington insider Loren Smith assesses the Biden administration’s prospects for moving money from D.C. to the nation’s supply chain bottlenecks.

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