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TRUMP’S NEW REGULATORY POLICIES INDICATE NO SPEED LIMITER MANDATE
The speed mandate might not make it due to Trump's regulatory freeze.
FMCSA DELAYS ENTRY LEVEL DRIVER TRAINING RULE TO COMPLY WITH TRUMP MEMO
The basics of class time involve instruction on the operation of the vehicles, including instruments and controls, how to perform pre-and post-trip inspections, how to operate at night, distracted driving, hours of service, and more....
DOT WANTS TO TEST FOR PAIN KILLERS
The suggested prescription medications to be detected using urine testing are: hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxycodone, oxymorphone....
THE TOP 20 WORST TRAFFIC BOTTLENECKS FOR TRUCKERS
For the second year in a row, the Worst Bottleneck Award goes to "Spaghetti Junction" in Atlanta, Georgia.... the intersection of Interstates 285 and 85 North
PICKUP TRUCK CRASHES INTO SIDE OF BUS
We don't have the background story as to why this pickup truck was driving full speed into the side of a bus, but needless to say this video footage is insane...
RECAP: ELAINE CHAO'S CONFIRMATION HEARING
Trucking was raised by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., who discussed making the regulatory process more transparent and responsive. Chao responded....
POTENTIAL BRAKE PROBLEM PROMPTS RECALL FOR OVER 6,000 TRUCKS
The NHTSA has ordered a recall of more than 6,000 Volvo models of certain 2013-2017 VNL, VNM and VNX trucks, due to some of those models having faulty electronic air dryer systems that could affect the vehicle’s braking performance....
STAFFING AGENCIES OF CMV DRIVERS MUST PROVIDE DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTS
This ruling applies to CMV drivers who work for another employer for any period of less than 30 consecutive days.....
CARGILL DISCIPLINES EMPLOYEES USING PHONES
If employees are disciplined for not abiding by the ban, they can be reprimanded or terminated, all decided on a case-by-case basis....
TRUCKERS SUFFER MORE FATAL INJURIES IN 2015 THAN ANY OTHER OCCUPATION
Fatal work injuries overall involving transportation incidents increased 9% in 2015 to 1,264 and accounted for 26% of all fatal work injuries....
FMCSA GIVES SCAMMED GEORGIA DRIVERS 30 DAYS TO RETAKE MEDICAL CERTIFICATION
Hopefully you weren't one of the Georgia truckers who got scammed. If so, then 1) We're sorry, and 2) Keep reading....
FMCSA INDEFINITELY DELAYS IMPLEMENTING UNIFIED REGISTRATION SYSTEM
FMCSA says it will need additional time to fully complete the IT system required to implement URS....
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