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Regulators give Wilson Logistics more flexibility for CLP holders participating in revenue-generating freight.

Pete Buttigieg weighs in on infrastructure, trucking regulations and the Jones Act during a three-hour nomination hearing.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, driver medical exams may be missing, according to a watchdog. Plus, freight rates continue their surge and FMCSA plans to study additional sleeper berth flexibility.

E-log violations during roadside inspections and compliance reviews can add up to thousands of dollars in penalties for carriers. Knowing the most common violations is the first step to avoiding these penalties.

Drivers and carriers tell the American Transportation Research Institute where they need greater understanding of new hours-of-service rules. A separate survey finds a wide swath of fleets still struggles with ELD mandates.

J. J. Keller and FreightWaves team up to illustrate the 2020 HOS Changes.

Critics see a FMCSA proposal as extension of driver workday.

Groups warn new rules will increase driver fatigue, but challenging them would be “heavy-duty case” to take on.

Pause of 14-hour driving window not included among changes.

Recommendations include electronic invoicing, advance appointments, emergency sick leave.

Making the 30-minute rest break more flexible is one of the proposed changes.

NTSB asserts added flexibility could increase risk of crashes