A government system that leaves most of the trucking industry without a safety rating needs an overhaul, carriers and brokers tell regulators.
The Trucking Alliance has long stood out for its unique structure and its departure from what might be thought of as trade group consensus.
Opposition is growing against a bill that would prevent the FMCSA from issuing a regulation mandating maximum speeds for trucks.
A proposal to allow regulators to review hair tests to screen truck drivers for drugs faces strong opposition from large groups of truckers.
The latest government data reveals that an increase in truckers testing positive for drugs in 2021 was driven by cocaine and marijuana.
A truckload carrier-backed study finds cocaine and opioid abuse by truckers are underreported at FMCSA.
Es necesario realizar pruebas de cabello obligatorias para
corregir el subregistro del DOT, según el grupo de
transportadores de carga de camiones
Last week’s conclusion that solo drivers aren’t under the vaccine rule is turning to this week’s questions about team drivers.
The FMCSA will still not disqualify a truck driver for failing a hair test for drug use.
Database of test results seen as rate booster while unseated trucks pose risk to operations.
Legislation demands OMB and HHS estimate rule publication date.
There isn’t a driver shortage. In fact, there is a glut of capacity on the road, and not enough freight to haul.
Speed limiter regulations sat idling under Bush and Obama, so truck safety groups now look to Congress – and Trump – to put it in gear.
A rule last year by DOT on testing trucking applicants for drugs specifically left hair testing out, but the HHS needs guidelines if the push is to proceed.
The Alliance for Driver Safety & Security, aka the Trucking Alliance, has adopted four technologies that the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety says is critical to reducing large truck crashes.
