Driver issues
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Hurricane update: Impacts on the supply chain
Hurricane Ian, which has intensified into a major Category 4 storm, started coming ashore in Fort Myers, Florida, before noon. Transportation is starting to feel…
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FEMA’s initial Hurricane Ian prep: Lots of water and meals to move
FEMA released a list of the first steps it is taking to prepare for relief efforts tied to Hurricane Ian.
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UPS gets driver-training exemption for double trailers
Federal regulators are easing training requirements for UPS truckers who want to drive double trailers.
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How trucking fleets use technology to keep moving amid hurricane season
Algorithm-driven insights help fleets strategize their operations better when faced with rapidly changing weather conditions.
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OOIDA permitted to intervene in renewed AB5 legal battle in California
Just a few days after the state of California tried to keep OOIDA out of the ongoing AB5 case, a judge has let the group…
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FMCSA to recruit truck drivers for autonomous vehicle study
Federal regulators will use a simulator experiment to assess driver distraction in automated trucks.
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Can MVR monitoring be a fleet risk management tool?
FMCSA requires annual checks on a truck driver’s motor vehicle record. But doing that can leave gaps and potentially allows drivers to remain on the…
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FMCSA tries to clarify policy on hours-of-service exemption requests
Drivers and trucking companies seeking flexibility from work rules can expect full attention from federal regulators.
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Rail strike averted by tentative deal
A nationwide rail strike has been averted as the railroads and unions have reached a deal.
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California trucking’s AB5 options get a hearing at IANA; brokerage on top?
AB5 was the topic of an IANA panel discussion, with compliance through brokerage seen as a leading option for trucking companies.
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