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FMCSA tells states to ban drivers with drug, alcohol strikes
The agency will begin requiring states to downgrade the licenses of drivers who have a positive drug or alcohol test that lands them in the Clearinghouse, while also prohibiting states from making certain CDL transactions for drivers in the database.
October 6, 2021
Regulations
California Trucking Association's AB 5 lawsuit still pending with Supreme Court
Despite reports, the U.S. Supreme Court has not yet decided whether it will hear CTA's case to determine if the FAAAA preempts the California law. The State of California still has a week to file a petition in the case before SCOTUS considers hearing it.
October 5, 2021
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July 7, 2025
Regulations
Money laundering, meth operation leads to sentencing of former fleet owners
The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas announced the final sentencing in an ongoing case that involved a meth and money laundering group and a trucking company. Also: Two small Peterbilt recalls; Capitol Christmas Tree tour set.
October 5, 2021
Regulations
House skips infrastructure vote as Congress averts government shutdown
A vote on a $1 trillion infrastructure bill was planned in the U.S. House, but infighting among House Democrats delayed the vote. The Senate and House passed a stopgap funding measure to avoid a government shutdown through early December.
October 1, 2021
Regulations
North Dakota's HOS waiver for livestock haulers extended
The record drought in the state prompted Gov. Doug Burgum to extend the waiver for haulers of livestock and hay and water for livestock. Also: Former CCJ Innovator of the Year earns industry recognition.
September 30, 2021
Regulations
FMCSA shuts down New York-based trucker after hit-and-run crash, DUI
Bobir M. Kholmurodov has been effectively shut down after he ran a red light in Michigan, hit a car and fled the scene before later being caught with a blood alcohol content of 0.17 – more than four times the legal limit for truck drivers.
September 27, 2021
Regulations
FMCSA boss nominee Joshi weighs in on the COVID hours waiver, trucking oversight, port congestion, more
During a confirmation hearing Wednesday, Senators questioned how Meera Joshi would handle a number of issues, including supply chain efficiency, potential future HOS waivers, FMCSA’s oversight of new entrant motor carriers, port congestion and more.
September 22, 2021
Regulations
DOT wants feedback on supply chain challenges
The U.S. DOT is asking the trucking industry for information about current and future supply chain disruptions and challenges. Also: Autonomous tech firm Embark partners with ZF for steering system; FedEx Freight increasing shipping rates in 2022.
September 22, 2021
Regulations
Joshi confirmation hearing is Wednesday, set to lead FMCSA
Industry stakeholders voice support for her nomination.
September 20, 2021
Regulations
TCA asks members to contact reps over Biden vax mandate
The logistics of vaccinating professional truck drivers in an irregular operating environment is a concern.
September 17, 2021
Regulations
Truck parking funding left out of 2022 Budget Reconciliation bill
The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee advanced its portion of the 2022 Budget Reconciliation, which included $60B for various projects, notably $4B to reduce carbon emissions in trucking. The committee rejected truck parking expansion.
September 15, 2021
Battery electric
Knight-Swift to test electric Kenworth at SoCal ports
The nation's fourth-largest fleet placed an order for a battery-electric Kenworth T680E. Also: FMCSA tasks Medical Review Board with addressing CPAP recall for drivers; DAT adds Loadsure cargo insurance to load board; medium-duty Macks recalled.
September 14, 2021
Regulations
Trucking org pushes back on Biden's 'discriminatory' vax mandate
ATA said a pending vaccine and testing mandate threatens to cause more disruption throughout the supply chain, impeding COVID response efforts and "putting the brakes on any economic revival."
September 11, 2021
Regulations
Biden announces plan to require vax, COVID testing
Biden’s mandate could derail carriers’ plans to mostly stay out of their employees’ – including drivers’ – vaccination status.
September 9, 2021
Safety
NHTSA data suggests highway deaths climbing | Diesel prices hit 3-year high
Highway deaths are up more than 10% early this year compared to 2020, NHTSA finds. Also: ATRI wants to know carriers' top industry concerns; diesel prices hit 2021 high; three new Amazon facilities planned for Michigan.
September 9, 2021
Business
Truck driver shut down by FMCSA after crash, failed breathalyzer tests
The Massachusetts-licensed truck driver crashed his truck, left the scene of the accident on foot, then was found with a BAC more than 5 times the legal limit for commercial vehicle operators. Also: East Coast fleets begin transition to electric.
September 8, 2021
Regulations
Tyson mandates vaccinations as other major players push anti-COVID measures
The heated debate over vaccine mandates has spilled over into the trucking industry with some shippers and major players now requiring drivers to be vaccinated, with Tyson Foods chiefly among them.
September 7, 2021
Regulations
Large fleet seeks waiver from certain Entry-Level Driver Training requirements
Oak Harbor Freight Lines is petitioning FMCSA to allow its safety supervisor to provide classroom training for entry-level drivers who intend to haul hazmat.
September 7, 2021
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