While most freight carriers go to great lengths to comply with federal regulations and adhere to public safety laws, a small number of rogue companies choose to ignore these laws and regulations. The worst of these rogue companies attempt to
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As Travel Resumes, the FMCSA Urges Drivers to Stay Safe
As the country begins to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans are eager to return to regular travel—but an increase in traffic also means increased danger on U.S. roads.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is urging motorists…
Federal Regulators Consider Dropping Long-Haul Trucking Age Requirement to 18
Pilot program, proposed legislation may open long-haul trucking to drivers 18 to 20. Safety groups cite data concerns.
The leading cause of death among fifteen to twenty-year-olds is motor vehicle crashes. It’s the fodder of Hollywood storylines and parental worries.…
2019 Data Show Increase in Trucker Fatalities
Trucker fatalities increased slightly in 2019, and early 2020 data shows an uptick in risky behavior among all drivers.
Trucking is subject to a number of industry regulations, and for good reason—in 2018, the trucking industry reported 28 deaths per…
Trucking Company Receives Bailout During COVID-19 Economic Crisis
The Kansas-based trucking company, YRC Worldwide, had a difficult year in 2019. It had lost more than $100 million and was being sued by the Justice Department for allegedly defrauding the federal government. But, as The New York Times reports…
CLD, CLP Waivers Granted for Drivers
Keeping the supply chain moving in the midst of a pandemic has been a significant challenge for businesses. With local and regional travel restrictions, essential supplies in short supply, and backups and decreased availability of freight capacity, the trucking industry…
Drug and Alcohol Testing Requirements for Carriers Modified in Face of COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a tidal wave of regulatory changes in the trucking industry that are intended to help carriers meet the demands of the supply chain amidst increasing public health restraints.
One responsibility carriers have is to ensure…
FMCSA Lifts Hours-Of-Service Requirements to Aid Essential Goods Delivery
Across the country, Americans are feeling the effects of scarcity as anxious buyers snatch up large quantities of household essentials like toilet paper, cleaning supplies, and dry goods. This has caused rising concern not just among consumers, but also among…
Training Delays for Entry-Level Truck Drivers Poses Risks
Although it had planned to institute universal training standards for entry-level truck drivers, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced that it will be delaying the training requirements for two years.
The Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) guidelines…