It should come as no surprise to anyone in the trucking industry that the lack of adequate truck parking has reached crisis levels. That is finally getting recognized in Washington.

During the period of transition between any two presidential administrations of differing parties, there is often a flurry of regulatory activity. This one was no different.

The country is rejoicing at the recent news that the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has been approved. Yet, concern remains over that how and when will the mobile workforce of American professional truck drivers receive the vaccine?

TCA advocates for an increase to the federal fuel tax to make up for funding shortfalls, but also recognizes that a vehicle miles tax is inevitable. The question is how do we get there?

As the Biden Administration and the Democrat-controlled 117th Congress lay out their progressive policy objectives, labor policy remains the big issue for the trucking industry.

FMCSA recently announced its intent to establish a pilot program to study the implications of adding 6/4 and 5/5 sleeper berth splits into the hours-of-service regulations.

Congress has repeatedly been criticized for taking too many vacations and leaving work unfinished, with the American public often left wondering what their elected officials are actually paid to do. However, that criticism does not hold true for the last month of 2020.

As vaccine distribution becomes more widespread and the country reaches herd immunity to the virus, TCA looks forward to seeing the lasting essentiality of trucking make its mark in the minds of the American people.

TCA and our truckload carrier members remain committed to hair testing as a viable method for determining long-term drug use by individuals in safety-sensitive functions. Recently, though, the Department of Health and Human Services threw the industry a curveball regarding these efforts.

TCA is hosting its 4th Annual Bridging Border Barriers, which is an informative half day session for trucking executives focused on key issues and topics affecting the trucking industry on both sides of the U.S./Canada border.

TCA recently filed comments in support of a proposed pilot program from FMCSA to study adding a 3-hour pause to the hours-of-service (HOS) regulations. TCA is hopeful that this is a positive sign for the revival of the sleeper berth pilot.

Detention time has been a perennial thorn in the side of the truckload industry. Now, with capacity as tight as it is, shippers will feel the pinch if they make drivers wait unnecessarily for their appointments. But will a new FMCSA pilot program accurately determine the impact of the problem?

The Department of Labor’s attempt to clarify and save the independent contractor model should be applauded.

The country is slowly emerging from its summer vacation, and this is particularly true for lawmakers and policymakers in Washington, DC. While COVID-19 remains front and center, there is still much work to be done before the November elections.

While the COVID-19 pandemic has brought a seemingly endless supply of bad news, there may be one unexpected silver lining.

California’s AB5 has the potential to harm trucking companies of all sizes and TCA, OOIDA and others continue to push back ahead of a key court hearing.

Truck drivers work around-the-clock to deliver essential medical supplies and food as coronavirus cases rose around the country, and it’s time to codify into law their essential status.

As the summer months march on, the importance of passing appropriation bills grows before election season distracts legislators.

A loophole in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse could allow drivers that fail to test to continue operating a motor vehicle.

Transportation workers need access to PPE to remain safe, and ensuring they can acquire the protections should be a priority in any future stimulus bills.