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House bill shields carriers from court-ordered payouts to drivers, exempts livestock haulers from ELD mandate
The U.S. House unveiled a bill that, if it becomes law, would prohibit states from requiring carriers to give drivers paid meal & rest breaks among other things
July 11, 2017
Business
Proposed legislation would further ease military vets’ transition to trucking
Two proposed bills in the U.S. House were approved which will make it easier for military veterans to transition into truck driving. Read more about it here!
May 31, 2017
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Congress maintains hold on FMCSA wireless roadside inspection program
Congress enforces hold on FMCSA wireless roadside inspection program. Check out the reasons why right here on Commercial Carrier Journal!
May 5, 2017
Business
Human trafficking prevention training to be required for Arkansas truckers
Citizens of Arkansas interested in obtaining or renewing their CDLs will be required to complete an online human trafficking awareness course. Read more on CCJ!
April 26, 2017
Business
TCA urges Congress to forgo any increases to 80,000-pound limit
Truckload Carriers Association is urging Congress to keep the weight limit for tractor-trailers the same. Congress wants to increase the limit. Details here.
April 12, 2017
Business
Trucking orgs back TWIC reform in the works in Congress
Congress is considering letting truckers with a Transportation Worker’s Identification Credentials to receive hazmat endorsements. Get the details here.
April 12, 2017
Business
California passes legislation to raise diesel tax by 20 cents
The tax would help fund infrastructure. Read here to see when the tax rate will go into effect and what you can expect for the future of diesel in California.
April 10, 2017
Business
Bill to allow convenience stores, restaurants at public rest areas introduced
There is a bill being proposed to Congress to add these and commercialize rest areas. Read all the details here and decide if you are for against it.
April 10, 2017
Business
Bill Shuster to again head House’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in next Congress
Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) has again been elected by House Republicans to chair the U.S. House of Representatives’ Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in the 2017-2018 Congress. The committee is responsible for public policy relating to all modes of transportation and oversees the Executive Branch’s Department of Transportation.
December 5, 2016
Business
Complying with FSMA: an update of options for motor carriers
Technology has become an important part of motor carrier strategies to comply with new shipper requirements for food transport.
October 26, 2016
Business
New Jersey lawmakers pass 31-cent diesel tax hike, Christie expected to sign
The fuel tax increase includes a 23-cent increase to petroleum taxes across the board, and an additional four-cent increase for diesel fuel, which will take effect Jan. 1, 2017, through the end of June.
October 12, 2016
Business
Trucking backs bill to better TWIC, create advisory committee
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association and the American Trucking Association say the Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act would enable TWIC holders to get their hazmat endorsement without redundant background checks.
October 7, 2016
Business
Spear keynote hints at winds of change at ATA
Trucking remains the backbone of the nation’s freight system, but threats exist that could hinder the industry’s growth and productivity. “Don’t mess with trucking,” said Chris Spear, president and CEO of the American Trucking Associations, in reference to regulatory agencies and anti-truck groups.
October 3, 2016
Business
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
Business
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
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