Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety
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Safety groups urge NHTSA to reconsider underride guard rule
Truck safety advocates want federal regulators to reconsider a “fatally flawed” rule designed to prevent deaths and injuries in tractor-trailer crashes.
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DC appeals court denies driver hours-of-service challenge
A federal appeals court upheld the FMCSA’s hours-of-service rules by rejecting a challenge filed by safety groups alleging the 2020 changes make the roads less…
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FMCSA’s speed limiters: Unsafe at any speed?
Public comments reveal most truckers believe a proposal to require engines to have speed limiters will make roads less safe.
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NHTSA defends new standard for truck trailer underride guards
A new standard on truck trailer rear underride guards is already being met by 94% of trailer manufacturers, and safety advocates say it is too…
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Truckers: Safety groups ignore driving ‘realities’
In an appeals court filing, OOIDA defended its support for changes in federal work rules for truck drivers.
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Buttigieg’s DOT rejects hours-of-service court challenge claims
The Biden administration has rejected assertions made by safety groups that more flexible hours-of-service rules will make roads less safe.
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Los federales aceleran el controvertido programa piloto para camioneros
Se espera que 4.500 transportistas contraten a conductores menores de 21 años para transportar mercancías a través de las fronteras estatales
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Feds fast-tracking controversial trucker pilot program
The Biden administration is attempting to bolster the truck driver workforce by allowing younger drivers into the ranks.
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Hours-of-service challenge laid out in DC appeals court
Truck safety groups and the Teamsters claimed in federal appeals court that the FMCSA weakened its regulations in 2020 regarding truck driver work hours.
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First step taken on hours-of-service rollback?
Washington appeals court asked to place in abeyance HOS review for 60 days due to the new administration.
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