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Regulations
Increasing gross vehicle weight and the future of transportation
A pivotal rationale behind advocating for a Gross Vehicle Weight increase lies in its potential to advance emissions targets.
September 6, 2023
Regulations
Trucker union supports meal, rest break waivers
While trucking groups oppose the move, the Teamster union is in favor of "implementing stronger meal and rest break requirements for professional drivers."
August 16, 2023
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July 7, 2025
Regulations
Side underride guards the costliest trucking mandate ever?
As NHTSA considers a mandate for side-underride guards on new trailers, small-biz truckers voice cost, operational and safety concerns. Advancing any mandate, OOIDA contended, would ignore longstanding worry left unaddressed over many years.
July 26, 2023
Safety & Compliance
CVSA expert sheds light on cross-border operations
CVSA is developing a learning management course for cross-border travel that outlines the differences between Canada and the U.S.’s hours of service to help motor carrier educate their drivers to prevent eRODS violations.
July 4, 2023
Regulations
HHS still awaiting certified labs for oral fluid drug testing
The Department Health and Human Services reported in a Federal Register notice that there are still no certified labs for oral fluid drug testing. Also: NMFTA hosting trucking-focused cybersecurity conference in October; intermodal fleet expands.
July 3, 2023
Companies
NHTSA extends comment period for trailer side underride guard requirement
The comment period was originally set to close June 20. Also: TCA Scholarship Fund awards totaled more than $140,000.
June 12, 2023
Regulations
Oral fluid testing rolls out today, but program is still on pause
While oral swab testing has been authorized as of today, it can't be implemented until the Department of Health and Human Services approves two labs – and none have applied.
June 1, 2023
Regulations
Not comprehensive enough: Trucking responds to FMCSA's proposed CSA-scores changes
The proposed changes to FMCSA's CSA Safety Measurement System miss the mark to varying degrees, depending on which trucking organization you ask. Some are generally supportive, while others feel they will make no difference and ignore underlying issues.
May 25, 2023
Maintenance
The importance of being on top of your preventive maintenance
Implementing a well-designed maintenance program can improve safety, reduce equipment downtime, increase productivity and improve regulatory compliance.
May 18, 2023
Regulations
Oral fluid drug test likely to put more 'cheaters' in FMCSA's Clearinghouse
Once the Department of Health and Human Services certifies two testing labs, fleets will have the option to drug screen drivers via cheek swab – a collection method that practically eliminates cheating.
May 11, 2023
Safety
Technology identified among top ingredients for fleet safety
Nine case studies of carriers that had significantly improved their safety performance uncovered the five elements it takes to create an effective safety program. Technology came in at No. 4 on the list.
May 5, 2023
Safety & Compliance
DOT expands drug testing options to include oral fluid
Oral fluid sampling added as a drug screening alternative to urinalysis and blood analysis.
May 1, 2023
Industry
Electronic inspection technologies pose more questions than answers
How new inspection technologies could affect carrier operations and what information carriers and drivers may be required to transmit to inspectors.
April 27, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA punts on ELDs' safety effectiveness in Congressional report
In a Congressionally-required report, FMCSA cited a number of "confounding factors" that make it difficult for the agency to assess the safety effectiveness of ELDs since the mandate took effect.
April 28, 2023
Safety & Compliance
Beating Roadcheck with preventive maintenance and driver buy-in
Timely advice for acing CVSA's Roadcheck next week.
April 21, 2023
Maintenance
Preparing your fleet and drivers for CVSA’s Roadcheck
Drivers play a significant role in keeping a fleet in CVSA's good graces.
April 20, 2023
Safety & Compliance
NHTSA pressing forward with trailer side underride guard requirement
NHTSA estimates that 17.2 lives would be saved and 69 serious injuries would be prevented annually when all trailers are equipped with side underride guards.
April 18, 2023
Safety & Compliance
Biden admin proposes stricter emissions regs for passenger, commercial vehicles
The Biden Administration said it hopes to see 25% of all new long-haul trucks electrified by 2032, with even higher percentages of smaller trucks and passenger cars switching by then. Experts, however, remain skeptical.
April 12, 2023
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