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Vaccine mandate tied up in court as 26 states file appeals
The mandate for employers with 100-plus workers is temporarily stayed, pending expedited judicial review. Also: Old Dominion partners with USO to help vets transition from military to civilian life.
November 9, 2021
Regulations
Senators urge FMCSA to allow under-21 interstate truckers to help solve driver shortage
A group of 11 Republican Senators penned a letter to FMCSA Deputy Administrator Joshi urging the agency to allow 18-20-year-old drivers to cross state lines. Also: Shell acquires fuel card network.
November 8, 2021
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Regulations
Infrastructure bill narrowly passes, unlocking $110B for roads and bridges and paving the way for under-21 driver program
Infrastructure bill includes money for road and bridge repair and kickstarts a pilot program for under-21 interstate drivers.
November 6, 2021
Technology
ELD compliance at stake with 3G sunsetting just months away
FMCSA is warning fleets to act fast to make sure their ELDs are not reliant on 3G cell networks with sunsetting beginning in February. In addition to ELDs, carriers' telematics and camera systems could also be affected by the 3G shutdown.
November 5, 2021
Regulations
FMCSA committee to discuss trucking workforce challenges in upcoming meeting
FMCSA's Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee is set to meet Dec. 6-7 to discuss the trucking workforce, retention, supply chain and more. Also: Penske recognizes 22 carriers for service.
November 5, 2021
Regulations
Vax mandate catches truck drivers in jurisdiction crossfire between OSHA and DOT
Attorneys say OTR drivers wouldn't be subject to OSHA's vaccine mandate, but rules could change once they step out of the truck or enter a building.
November 4, 2021
Regulations
Trucking not exempt from Biden's vaccine and testing mandate, enforcement 'cutting us off at the knees'
According to OSHA, more than 730,000 employees in the trucking industry are covered under the mandate and will be required to be vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID testing by Jan. 4.
November 4, 2021
Regulations
Stakeholders offer five supply chain solutions to Biden Administration
Groups from the trucking, agriculture and manufacturing industries and more penned a letter to the Biden Admin offering five potential quick solutions to help ease supply chain disruptions. Also: TIA joins Congressional roundtable on supply chain issues.
November 4, 2021
Regulations
Congress again temporarily extends highway funding
The House and Senate approved a stopgap extension for highway funding through Dec. 3. Also: Daimler and Volvo selected to participate in DOE's SuperTruck 3 program; Maverick driver named PFJ Road Warrior; certain Trail King trailers recalled.
November 2, 2021
Regulations
NHTSA: Highway fatalities hit 15-year high in first half of 2021
DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg called the increase in traffic deaths a "crisis" and announced a new initiative to combat the rising numbers. Also: 72 trucking companies, shippers recognized by EPA for environmental efficiency.
November 1, 2021
Safety & Compliance
Biden's vaccine mandate up against 'extremely difficult' challenge, attorneys say
Emergency Temporary Standards from Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) don't always hold up in court, and where disease is considered the hazard, President Biden is expected to have an 'extremely difficult' challenge defending his COVID mandate.
October 27, 2021
Business
California port backlog an 'emergency' requiring the national guard?
President Joe Biden floated the possibility of using National Guard troops to move freight as a group of California businesses demand temporary deregulation to address the massive port backlog.
October 26, 2021
Regulations
ATA's Spear highlights wins, challenges for trucking industry
In his annual State of the Industry and Association Address, ATA President and CEO Chris Spear praised the industry’s efforts to keep the country moving through the Covid-19 pandemic and continued work to address issues critical to trucking.
October 25, 2021
Regulations
FMCSA's Joshi meets with trucking groups in Midwest
FMCSA Deputy Administrator Meera Joshi met with several trucking groups last week to discuss challenges in the industry. Also: Trucking conditions improve again; TMC studying advanced reefer tech; TMS provider expands with new office location.
October 25, 2021
Regulations
Canadian province eyes legislation requiring bathroom access for truck drivers
Ontario looking to mandate bathroom access for truckers; Shippers conditions improving; Mack Trucks dealer Northwest Equipment Sales gets EV certification.
October 22, 2021
Regulations
ATA files formal request for truck driver exemption from possible vax mandate
ATA boss Chris Spear asked the White House Thursday for provisions exempting truck drivers and fleets with government contracts from a potential vaccine and COVID test mandate.
October 21, 2021
Regulations
Brake-related violations net 4,300 OOS orders during Brake Safety Week
Inspectors conducted more than 35,000 inspections across North America, with brake-related violations resulting in a 12% OOS rate.
October 21, 2021
Regulations
FMCSA Administrator nominee clears another hurdle in confirmation process
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation voted Wednesday to move Joshi's nomination along to the full Senate for final confirmation. Former CARB official nominated to lead NHTSA.
October 20, 2021
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