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Provision in Congress could stymie wave of lawsuits against California carriers
A provision in Congress aims to protect trucking companies from litigation that could potentially force them into settlements with truck drivers. More on CCJ.
May 10, 2018
Business
House clears bill with pro-carrier provision on state-mandated driver breaks
The House passed a bill to reauthorize the FAA for five years, tacking on to the legislation two policy riders related to trucking. Get more information on CCJ.
May 1, 2018
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House adds provision to exempt carriers from state laws on driver breaks/pay to FAA bill
The U.S. House on Thursday voted to add a provision to a broader legislative package that seeks to reassert the federal government’s authority in managing truck drivers’ work schedules and to protect carriers from court-ordered payouts to drivers.
April 27, 2018
Business
Congress again set to take up provision to protect carriers from court-ordered payouts to drivers
The U.S. House is slated to consider a measure that would block states from enforcing laws that require carriers to provide drivers with paid meal & rest breaks
April 20, 2018
Business
New law in Colorado adds human trafficking course to CDL requirements
Aspiring truck drivers in the state of Colorado will now have to complete a human trafficking course to complete their CDL training requirements. More on CCJ!
April 17, 2018
Business
Congress’ budget deal extends ELD waiver for livestockers, separate bill pushes for under-21 truckers
The U.S. House released text of a $1.3 billion spending bill that funds the government through the end of the fiscal year. Read all about it right here on CCJ!
March 22, 2018
Business
Military vets can now use VA examiners for CDL med cert
Trump signs a bill making it easier for active military, guard/reservists and veterans to obtain CDLs by using VA medical examiners for medical certificates.
January 10, 2018
Business
Senate DOT bill skips trucking reforms, for now
The Senate Appropriations Committee put forward a 2018 fiscal year DOT-funding bill with no reforms related to ELDs & rest breaks for truck drivers.
July 28, 2017
Business
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
Business
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
Business
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
Business
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
Business
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
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