A controversial drug-testing regulation affecting truck drivers and motor carriers is now scheduled for release under the Trump administration.
The Justice Department’s move to loosen restrictions on pot has drawn a strong reaction from large trucking companies that fear recategorizing the drug could lead to more crashes.
After truck parking and broker transparency grabbed headlines in 2023, experts see independent contractor status and truck emissions as top issues next year.
The White House is reviewing a proposal setting mandatory hair-test guidelines that would be used to screen truck drivers for illegal drugs.
The agency’s acting administrator updated Congress on the status of the agency’s rulemakings at her nomination hearing.
A truckload carrier-backed study finds cocaine and opioid abuse by truckers are underreported at FMCSA.
Medical gloves and gowns in the U.S. have been in short supply during the pandemic. Now HHS is researching ways to expand domestic production.
Trucking companies cite safety concerns in their request to FMCSA to allow limited use of hair testing to screen for drugs.
Proposed mandatory guidelines to hair test for drugs could change — or see a lengthy delay.
The Defense Department, the biggest logistics organization in the world, is putting its expertise to work developing a strategic plan for efficiently delivering a COVID vaccine to every corner of the country.
The use of hair tests to detect drug use among truckers is one step closer to reality.
ATA has “serious concerns” with HHS proposal, saying it adds burden for carriers already using hair testing.
Major trucking companies have warned of capacity shakeout.
Werner seeing 10 times greater rate of positive tests using hair versus urinalysis.
Nearly 45,000 drivers predicted to be shut out in 2020 due to drugs and alcohol.
COVID-19 emergency HOS exemption extended another 30 days
Watchdog report lists “priority issues” requiring agency attention.
Agency wants state agencies to step up enforcement of CDL and CLP holders.
The Justice Department said joint logistics operations among five American medical supply distributors to provide protective medical gear to virus hot spots does not violate antitrust law.
Trucking Alliance-backed analysis supports group’s push for federal testing changes.
Opposition from safety advocates could mean rough road to inclusion in highway bill.
Ships recently in China considered a “hazardous condition”
Legislation demands OMB and HHS estimate rule publication date.
White House receives guidelines but DOT, FMCSA still must sign off.
