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McLeod Software sprinting to help carriers, brokers meet FSMA requirements
Tom McLeod said it is a top priority for his software company to develop new features that help carriers and brokers meet the FSMA requirements by April, 2017.
September 19, 2016
Business
Senate opts to forgo provisions on truckers’ breaks, pay in its aviation bill
The House aviation bill’s trucking-specific provisions would prevent prevent states from requiring carriers and truckers to comply with state meal and rest break laws if they exist. It would also block states from enacting state-level driver pay reform. The Senate, however, did not include such language in its FAA authorization bill.
March 10, 2016
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FAA bill renews fight over states’ ability to require breaks for truckers, reform driver pay
A measure in a House bill would block states from enforcing mandatory paid meal and rest breaks for truckers and their carrier employers and prevent states from undertaking driver pay reform measures. ATA announced its support for the measure Thursday, while a prominent Senator vowed to fight the provision.
February 26, 2016
Business
House committee clears bill that exempts carriers from complying with state laws on driver pay, breaks
The trucking-relevant clauses would: (1) Block states from requiring drivers to take meal and rest breaks, if such a law is on the books at the state level, (2) exempt carriers from penalties for not requiring drivers to take state-law-required breaks and (3) Allow carriers, as employers, to skirt any state laws requiring drivers be paid “separate or additional compensation” beyond mileage or other base pay.
February 12, 2016
Business
Bill seeks to rein in states’ ability to regulate hours-of-service, driver pay
The language in the FAA bill would prohibit states from requiring truckers to comply with state-enacted hours regulations. It also would exempt carriers from state-enforced penalties for not allowing drivers to take state-required breaks.
February 4, 2016
Business
33-foot pups not dead yet, new Congressional measure would allow longer doubles
A new Congressional amendment to an already-enacted law would extend the federal maximum tandem trailer limit to 33 feet, up for the current 28-foot minimum.
January 20, 2016
Business
Virginia lawmakers looking to limit trucks in left lane
The Virginia General Assembly has proposed two amendments to state law that would prohibit trucks from driving in the left-most lane in certain areas.
January 12, 2016
Business
Pro-trucking congressman not seeking re-election
A pro-trucking member of the House of Representatives is stepping down when his present term expires next year.
December 21, 2015
Business
2016 spending bill extending 34-hour restart regs suspension signed into law
President Obama has signed into law the $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill that continues the suspension of certain 2013-implemented hours-of-service rules.
December 18, 2015
Business
Trucking groups mostly happy with FAST Act highway bill
Stakeholders in the trucking industry weighed in Tuesday after a Congressional conference announced a five-year unified highway bill, the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act.
December 2, 2015
Business
Big CSA changes included in Congress’ final highway bill draft
A group of 12 senators and 28 representatives reached an agreement Dec. 1 on a five-year highway bill, the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act.
December 1, 2015
Business
President signs bill to extend highway funding through Dec. 4
President Barack Obama signed into law Friday, Nov. 20, a bill to extend highway funding for two weeks.
November 23, 2015
Business
ATA’s Graves: 2016 should be slightly better, warns of Washington interference
During a luncheon address at the 2015 American Trucking Associations Management Conference and Exhibition in Philadelphia, Bill Graves, ATA president said that while 2015 was a good but not great year for most fleets, 2016 is looking as good or slightly better.
October 18, 2015
Business
House bill would increase Interstate weight limit to 91,000 pounds
Rep. Reid Ribble, at a press conference on Thursday, said increasing the allowable weight to 91,000 pounds with six axles would increase the industry’s productivity by increasing capacity. It would also reduce congestion and boost safety, he said.
September 10, 2015
Business
Bendix applauds new remanufacturing legistation
Recently introduced legislation to encourage the use of remanufactured parts in federal vehicles is applauded by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, which supports remanufactured parts for the cost, environmental, and performance advantages they offer. S. 565, introduced in the U.S. Senate on February 25, and its companion legislation, H.R. 1613, introduced in the House on […]
April 28, 2015
Business
The target on your back
The commercials are ridiculous. At home I instinctively grab the remote and change the channel until they’re over. But at the gym in the evenings, that’s not an option. So I have to watch the advertisements put out by two local lawyers promising “Big Checks!” to wronged individuals all across the great state of Alabama. […]
April 9, 2015
Business
Give the blue-collar kids a chance, too
“I saw on the news the other day where the president wants to give free community college to students now. Well, why not free technical and vocational school tuition as well?”
February 23, 2015
Business
CCJ Symposium: Sandberg breaks down current, pending FMCSA regs
At the CCJ Fall Symposium, Annette Sandberg discussed the status of pending and proposed rules by the FMCSA as well as current studies and activities that could lead to future regulations.
November 10, 2014
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Heartland Express will integrate and rebrand CFI U.S. operations by year-end
Drivers will remain in their current trucks but will have the option to choose from pay packages available in the legacy Heartland fleet or transfer to other subsidiaries, including Millis Transfer and Smith Transport.
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