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Government affairs
Former Oregon Congresswoman nominated as Labor Secretary
Trump nominated former Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, one of three House Republicans to co-sponsor the union-friendly PRO Act. Also: CVSA sets dates for 2025's Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative.
November 26, 2024
Government affairs
Bill to streamline TWIC, hazmat credentialing advances
The Senate passed the bill on Thursday to allow workers to use one valid background check for multiple TSA-managed credentials. Also: FMCSA extends comment period for broker rule delay; Groendyke's brake-regs waiver renewed.
November 22, 2024
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July 7, 2025
Regulations
Trump taps former Rep. Sean Duffy to lead DOT
If confirmed by the Senate, Trump said Duffy in his role as DOT Secretary “will prioritize Excellence, Competence, Competitiveness and Beauty when rebuilding America’s highways, tunnels, bridges and airports.”
November 18, 2024
Technology
Samsara files another complaint against Motive
This latest filing alleges that Motive misappropriated trade secrets and confidential information obtained by poaching Samsara employees under confidentiality agreements.
November 13, 2024
Recruiting & retention
ATA contests new report questioning existence of driver shortage
A National Academies study commissioned by FMCSA found little evidence supporting trucking's assertions of a driver shortage, calling the claims "spurious." ATA said the researchers didn't account for critical factors in the trucking industry.
October 29, 2024
Regulations
DEA hosting marijuana rescheduling hearing in December
The agency in May proposed to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I controlled substance to a Schedule III controlled substance. Also: Mack launches new online Truck Builder service; TA donates nearly $300K to trucking charities.
September 6, 2024
Business
OOIDA's AB 5 appeal focuses on discrimination against interstate truckers
OOIDA's latest arguments center around the California independent contractor law's impacts on leased owner-operators who are not based in the state but sometimes enter the state to pick up or deliver freight.
August 27, 2024
Government affairs
Wilson Logistics sued by EEOC for alleged discrimination
The carrier allegedly denied employment to a deaf truck driver because of his disability, a lawsuit claims. Also: Drivers providing direct relief to Tropical Storm Debby in the Carolinas get regs relief; Ryder driver recognized by CVSA.
August 7, 2024
Government affairs
Bill streamlining TSA credentialing advances in Senate
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved the bill Wednesday. Also: Ten military veteran rookie drivers named 'Transition Trucking' award semi-finalists; Newark port adds propane to fleet.
August 2, 2024
Government affairs
Trucking urges Congress to move on $755 million truck parking bill
ATA, OOIDA and a number of other organizations asked House leaders to push for a vote on the legislation. Also: First states begin downgrading CDLs for Clearinghouse violations; Vanair Manufacturing acquired by Lincoln Electric.
August 1, 2024
Government affairs
Senate committee approves DOT funding bill with truck parking, predatory towing provisions
The bill, which now has to be passed by the full Senate and agreed upon by the House, does not include certain trucking provisions that are in the House version, such as a block of FMCSA's proposed speed limiter mandate.
July 29, 2024
Regulations
Senators look to empower FMCSA, other agencies after landmark Supreme Court decision
A group of Senators introduced a bill to keep the so-called "Chevron doctrine" in place, court precedent that gave regulatory agencies like FMCSA deference in courts when considering ambiguous statutes related to regulations.
July 25, 2024
Government affairs
NTSB raises concerns over marijuana rescheduling proposal
The NTSB is concerned moving marijuana to Schedule III could create a safety "blind spot" in trucking, aviation and more. Also: Truck tonnage fell in June but was up in Q2; FMCSA grants waiver for another mirror-alternative camera system.
July 24, 2024
Regulations
What does the 2024 presidential election mean for trucking?
A president’s influence on transportation is felt from many directions: labor, emissions regulations and even heads of departments that oversee trucking and its ruleset.
July 19, 2024
Regulations
FMCSA pushes speed limiter proposal another year
FMCSA missed its May 2024 projection for the publication of a speed limiter proposal and is now projecting May 2025 as a publication date. Also: FMCSA names new chief counsel; fleet seeks extension of split sleeper HOS waiver.
July 10, 2024
Regulations
'Jump ball' election debate 'should be pay-per-view,' says ATA's Spear
American Trucking Associations boss Chris Spear hopes to hear "common sense," "solutions" and "certainty" in Thursday's debate.
June 26, 2024
Regulations
Voices in regulations
The formal processes for expressing positions on regulations is one of the keys to having an impact on them.
May 1, 2024
Regulations
FMCSA admin Hutcheson stepping down after 16 months on the job
Hutcheson had served administrator since September 2022 – the first full-time administrator in three years.
January 19, 2024
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