Trucking Regulation

Nearly 45,000 drivers predicted to be shut out in 2020 due to drugs and alcohol.

Executives with Convoy and Johanson Transportation Service discuss two different approaches to carrier vetting and safety.

Possible fines range from $13,000 to $130,000.

Agency estimates $4 billion in cost savings from hours-of-service changes.

Gap in current regulations leaves truck drivers vulnerable

Driving experience — not age — had a greater impact on safety, according to study.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlines a coordinated effort to expedite the deployment of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty trucks.

FMCSA safety committee will request crash data from Amazon delivery vans.

COVID-19 emergency HOS exemption extended another 30 days

Six Northeastern states, along with Oregon and California, will create an action plan aimed at accelerating adoption of zero-emission big rigs.

Delays caused by civil unrest will not be considered in violation of regulations.

TuSimple, Kodiak Robotics among the recipients of PPP loans. (Photo credit: Kodiak Robotics)

The California Air Resources Board has mandated a percentage of zero-emission Class 8 trucks must be built for sale in California. Darren Prokop’s commentary covers the ins and outs of this regulatory mandate.

Carriers must continue random drug testing at 50% rate.

Werner sought hours-of-service exemption to help company upgrade its in-cab telematics.

TIA supporting bill it says will close truck safety loophole.

$1.5 trillion infrastructure bill passes U.S. House along party lines; includes truck insurance hike.

With upcoming changes to hours-of-service rules, drivers and fleets could see improved productivity, safer operation and fewer violations.

Industry hot topics were the focus of a recent discussion with FMCSA’s Jim Mullen and TCA’s David Heller, and some of the perspectives may surprise industry insiders.

Provision to raise insurance to $2 million included in legislation expected to be passed this week.

Safety groups, Teamsters seek delay in hours-of-service rule until FMCSA reviews concerns.

U.S. Department of Labor indicates there will be more such actions in several states

California Air Resources Board is preparing a rule that would require fleets in California to purchase the electric trucks manufacturers are now required to sell.

Facing possible FMCSA action, brokers contend responsibility for nonpayment of motor carrier claims should fall on financial backers.

The Advanced Clean Truck rule sets out different sales targets based on the vehicle class. By 2035, about 75% of Class 8 trucks sold in the state will need to be electric.

United States Transportation Alliance plans to keep pressure on lawmakers on issues affecting truckers.

CARB member Dan Sperling discusses California’s electric truck sales mandate and its impact on industry.

The funding will support projects replacing airport, port cargo and forklifts with new zero-emission technologies.

Provisions still face major scrutiny by Republican-controlled Senate.

New loans under PPP were less than $2 billion last week, and there’s plenty left on the table

A panel featuring OEMs and utilities discusses regulatory issues, incentives and technical solutions designed to make electric truck adoption more affordable and convenient.

FMCSA officials clarified HOS rules for National Tank Truck Carriers.

Amendment more than doubles current minimum of $750,000 for commercial trucks

Expiration pushed to Sept. 30 as need for new drivers continues.

Goal is to get freight companies and truck automation vendors to deploy AV technology in daily revenue service.

Drivers with expired licenses given relief until September 30

Trucking group wants to see gun legislation influence company weapons policy

The company is one of three autonomous trucking startups to voluntarily describe how it is developing and applying AV technology

But liability may outweigh safety concerns when it comes to concealed carry policy.

FMCSA’s first detailed summary report also reveals high number of “limited” queries.

Experts urge fleets to take advantage of clean truck incentives — and to prepare for zero-emission sales, reporting and purchasing requirements

No actions or fines on regulation 371.3 in past seven years, data reveals

Latest extension in place through July 14.

Bill provides added protection at truck stops, according to its main sponsor.

Rulemaking would require making detention time data public

Postponement until completion of safety study part of $494 billion highway bill

Move aimed at preventing possible container transportation emergency.

As trucking operations ramp up after COVID-19-related shutdowns, and drivers return to work, some routines may need refreshing so fleets and drivers avoid violations.

OOIDA opposes FMCSA’s approval for motion picture group.

Mullen not expecting the issue to “go away any time soon”

15.6 million masks from FEMA going out to trucking, maritime, rail sectors.

Startup’s request to extend driving limit and workday gets broad pushback.

Program was for eight weeks, starting in April, setting up an end to some protection

Opponents of increasing size standards for trucks fear permanent changes post-pandemic.

FMCSA plans to “leverage technology” to conduct off-site compliance reviews during pandemic emergency.

FMCSA’s Mullen scheduled to meet with White House officials, according to source.

As the battle for fair rates carries on, what if the solution is not government regulation, but rather the creation of a consortium that anonymizes rate data on a lane-by-lane basis for all to see?

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.

Newsom order assumes if you have it, you caught it at work.

“Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” star allegedly spent $1.5 million on things such as jewelry, child support

Advocates hope the pandemic accelerates adoption of natural gas vehicles; electric truck advocates double down on battery power

Rules continue to be waived for freight deemed essential during pandemic.

State, Teamsters have appealed to higher court over exempting trucking from independent contractor restrictions

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

It got $10 million that Clyburn maintains is for smaller firms

President’s options limited without sufficient evidence, according to former DOJ antitrust chief.

Freight haulers across transport modes join effort to raise awareness.

Selection from private sector feeds speculation of potential privatization of federal agency.

Nearly 80% of owner-operators and small fleets do not have plan in place, ATRI finds.

Watchdog report lists “priority issues” requiring agency attention.

Supplies from FEMA follow calls by industry and lawmakers for more COVID-19 protection.

Even though the EPA has relaxed some reporting requirements, trucking fleets that cut corners on environmental regulations could face large penalties for non-compliance.

Trump and Republicans at odds over using pandemic as bridge to transportation funding.

Updated rule, if adopted, means at least 30% of all tractor trailers sold in California would have to be zero emission by 2030

Agency wants state agencies to step up enforcement of CDL and CLP holders.

Trump signs bill carving out $60 billion in loans specifically for smaller community-based lenders.

“More work to do” as FMCSA closes in on 900,000 total registrants.

Temporary change could leave carriers vulnerable to disqualified drivers.

Group says more coordination needed to address insufficient supply of masks, hand sanitizer.

Sector makes up 3% of $342 billion worth of COVID-19 payroll protection loans.

Startup wants its customers to be allowed an additional two hours in workday.

It has gone through $350 billion; what was transport’s share?

“Revenues plummeting” with less vehicle traffic, say government officials.

ACT Expo producer talks tailwinds and headwinds facing alternative fuel vehicle programs in the wake of coronavirus pandemic

Lobby group puts tab for restoring 231,000 U.S. bridges at $164 billion.

States must submit plan detailing use of technology that supports social distancing.

Knowledge test training course no longer needed for third-party examiners.

Coalition asserts $75,000 requirement is unfair to brokers and hurts small carriers.

Retail coalition cautions federal government about potential dangers to easing restrictions on Interstates.

Virginia opens up scales to parking The Hours of Service (HOS) waiver handed down by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) last month at the start of the COVID-19 […]

Truck drivers would be eligible for COVID-19 “pandemic premium pay” under the proposal.

More funds for loans could help protect small and midsize carriers from layoffs.

California continues to enforce trucking-related emissions laws during the coronavirus outbreak, but regulators postpone public hearings on new rulemaking.

Coalition says legislation would help ensure flow of new drivers.

Feds okay food trucks while Arizona opens long-shuttered highway facilities.

In these trying times, regulatory compliance can’t be an afterthought. Failure to follow the rules – and the number of exemptions currently being issued makes that even more challenging – jeopardizes the fleet’s viability.

n a webinar, the law firm also discusses getting out of contracts when rates get wild.

Drivers may receive more warnings, fewer walk-around inspections for violations.

States allowing 100,000-lb. trucks making a difference for resupplies during COVID-19.