Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle pressed the American Trucking Associations and tech companies over job and safety concerns associated with driverless trucks.
A 14-year-old petition filed by a truck safety group to strengthen new-entrant requirements has finally been greenlighted for public scrutiny.
Opposition is growing against a bill that would prevent the FMCSA from issuing a regulation mandating maximum speeds for trucks.
Truck safety advocates want federal regulators to reconsider a “fatally flawed” rule designed to prevent deaths and injuries in tractor-trailer crashes.
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 safe.
Public comments reveal most truckers believe a proposal to require engines to have speed limiters will make roads less safe.
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 weak.
In an appeals court filing, OOIDA defended its support for changes in federal work rules for truck drivers.
The Biden administration has rejected assertions made by safety groups that more flexible hours-of-service rules will make roads less safe.
Se espera que 4.500 transportistas contraten a conductores
menores de 21 años para transportar mercancías a través de
las fronteras estatales
The Biden administration is attempting to bolster the truck driver workforce by allowing younger drivers into the ranks.
Truck safety groups and the Teamsters claimed in federal appeals court that the FMCSA weakened its regulations in 2020 regarding truck driver work hours.
Washington appeals court asked to place in abeyance HOS review for 60 days due to the new administration.
FMCSA rule expanding definition of ag commodities called “meritless and reckless” by group of safety advocates.
FMCSA has included restrictions and limitations in waivers so far to avoid compromising safety.
OOIDA says changes must stay in place to help reverse the rising crash rates.
Move comes after FMCSA denies petition for reconsideration
COVID-19 emergency HOS exemption extended another 30 days
Safety groups, Teamsters seek delay in hours-of-service rule until FMCSA reviews concerns.
Groups warn new rules will increase driver fatigue, but challenging them would be “heavy-duty case” to take on.
Advocacy group warns lack of ELDT rule directly compromises truck safety.
