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House set to take up bill that exempts carriers from state laws on driver breaks, delays ELD mandate for livestockers

The House Appropriation's Committee has officially passed a bill that will allow carriers to be exempt from abiding by a state's trucking laws. See more on CCJ!

July 18, 2017

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Human trafficking bill in Senate would permanently disqualify convicted traffickers from holding CDL

A proposed bill could permanently disqualify truck drivers from holding a CDL if they've been convicted of a human trafficking offense. Read more here on CCJ!

July 14, 2017

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Bill that strips state-mandate trucker breaks, offers limited ELD exemption moves forward

If the bill passes, livestock carriers would be exempt from compliance with state laws mandating driver breaks. Read more on Commercial Carrier Journal

July 13, 2017

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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

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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

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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

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

TCA wants Congress to abandon any legislation that would allow heavier trucks on U.S. roads. Despite this opposition, says TCA President and CEO John Lyboldt, “TCA is open to any and all discussions with key stakeholders in regards to improving overall transportation efficiency and productivity on our nation’s highways.”

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

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

California lawmakers have passed legislation to raise the diesel tax excise tax and the state tax on the fuel.

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

Legislation has been introduced that, if passed, would allow states to commercialize rest areas by adding convenience stores and restaurants.

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

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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

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

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

Major trucking organizations have announced their support for a bill in Congress to reform the post-9/11 TWIC program.

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

Chris Spear recently was named the ninth president and CEO of the American Trucking Associations.

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

Tom McLeod gives the keynote at the 2016 McLeod User Conference in San Antonio, Sept. 19

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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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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Carriers share insight into driver pay

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Frequency of lawsuits, size of jury verdicts against motor carriers rising

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