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Truck-involved crash fatalities drop as overall traffic deaths rise
NHTSA's 2020 traffic crash data shows a 1.3% decrease in truck-involved crash fatalities, while overall traffic fatalities increased by 6.8%. Also: Chevron set to acquire Renewable Energy Group.
March 3, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA extends COVID-related hours of service, CDL declarations
The long-in-effect COVID emergency declaration was extended through May 31, while drivers whose CDLs have expired since March 1, 2020, have 45 more days to get them renewed. Also: International trucks recalled.
March 1, 2022
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Regulations
DOT could expand drug testing options
DOT eyes allowing oral fluid drug testing in lieu of urine testing.
February 28, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA shuts down Texas-based driver after fatal crash
The truck driver struck and killed a Tennessee sheriff's officer along I-75 and was subsequently found to be under the influence of marijuana at the time of the crash.
February 28, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA updates guidance regarding fleets' accident registers
The agency made a clarification to the "medical treatment" portion of the rule that requires carriers to keep a register of certain accidents. Also: Carrier Transicold makes telematics standard on reefers.
February 25, 2022
Regulations
Bills introduced in Congress would end Biden's cross-border vax mandates for truckers
The new legislation would allow Canadian and Mexican truck drivers to enter the U.S. without COVID vaccination. Also: FMCSA working to add brokers to complaint database; former Rhode Island fleet owner suspended by FMCSA.
February 24, 2022
Regulations
Biden, Trudeau asked to reinstate truck drivers' cross-border vaccine exemption
Governors from 16 U.S. states and premiers from two Canadian provinces penned a letter to Biden and Trudeau regarding cross-border vaccine mandates for drivers. Also: Six states piloting e-inspections with Drivewyze; more.
February 21, 2022
Regulations
Safety violations lead FMCSA to shut down small Texas carrier
FMCSA determined that 4 Life Transport had connections with another Texas-based carrier that it shut down in January. Also: New EPA truck emissions regs in the works; C.H. Robinson, Waymo partner for autonomous runs in Texas.
February 17, 2022
Regulations
CVSA announces Roadcheck inspection blitz dates, OOS criteria changes
CVSA's annual 72-hour International Roadcheck will be held on these dates in May with a focus on wheel end components. The group also released its updated out-of-service criteria, which took effect April 1.
February 16, 2022
Alternative power
Cummins eyes fuel-agnostic powertrain line-up
Cummins announced an industry-first, fuel-agnostic powertrain line-up intended to cut carbon while running on either gasoline, propane, natural gas, hydrogen or diesel.
February 14, 2022
Regulations
ATA opposes vaccine mandate protests as Canada threaten to fine, revoke licenses of protesters
ATA's Chris Spear said the group "opposes any protest activities that disrupt public safety and compromise the economic and national security of the U.S." Also: Yellow opening two new driver training academies.
February 14, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA's safety ratings trend negative: A majority issued in 2021 were Conditional
In 2021, in stark contrast to most recent years, a majority of all audits that concluded with a safety rating ended with the carrier getting a Conditional rating. Ratings and audits continued to decline, with Satisfactory ratings in ever-shorter supply.
February 10, 2022
Regulations
Mexican trucker shut down by FMCSA following drug, license violations
The driver was found to have a Mexican commercial license and a Washington state license after failing a drug test. Also: Battery electric trucks made up less than 2% of the market last year but are estimated to steadily climb through 2027.
February 10, 2022
Regulations
New Jersey again takes the top spot for trucking bottlenecks
As traffic rebounded from years prior, average rush hour truck speeds fell 11% in 2021.
February 9, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA Clearinghouse drug violations up 10% in 2021
FMCSA's monthly Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse report revealed a 10.2% year-over-year increase in drug violations reported to the database.
February 8, 2022
Regulations
Senators intro bill to address challenges at ports
The bill gives the Federal Maritime Commission greater authority to regulate harmful practices by carriers. Also: Certain hours regs suspended for heating fuel haulers in 41 states; Reefer fleet plans $31M expansion.
February 8, 2022
Regulations
Legislation introduced to streamline truck driver credentialing process
One bill would allow drivers to have one background check cover all TSA programs, while another would streamline CDL testing processes. Also: FMCSA updates guidance on third-party CDL testing; Averitt donates to St. Jude; more.
February 3, 2022
Regulations
Highway fatalities rose 12% through September 2021, NHTSA estimates
NHTSA's early estimate of traffic fatalities for the first three quarters of 2021 showed an increase over 2020. Also: Diesel prices are up 23 cents so far this year; FleetPride debuts rebate program.
February 2, 2022
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