Ag haulers
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Driver issues
FMCSA hopes to clarify what constitutes an “agricultural commodity” with new rule
What makes a commodity and agricultural commodity? That is one question that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrations hopes to answer soon, it said, during…
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Economics
Legislation giving Trump more tariff authority on shaky ground
Upheaval caused by the U.S.-China trade war has some freight interests uneasy about giving Trump more tariff power.
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Driver issues
ELD ag exemption’s fate tied to government funding deadline
The popular electronic logging device (ELD) exemption for agricultural haulers is up for renewal before Sept. 30, but it’s longer-term fate may hang with Congress’…
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Canada
Tariff talk just latest uncertainty to hit ag haulers
Ag haulers are not only dealing with ELDs and hour-of-service uncertainty, but tariff talk is clouding the future outlook as well.
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News
Food prices expected to rise due to ELD mandate
The prices of fresh produce is expected to climb due to the ELD mandate and the FSMA mandate later this year.
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News
Tight U.S. freight market to impact food prices
With tight truck capacity, driver shortages, and doubts about NAFTA, how much will food prices rise?
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Economics
Today’s Pickup: Ag haulers given 90-day ELD exemption, HOS changes
FMCSA has made two recent changes to hours-of-service and ELD compliance that affects the agricultural community.
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News
Ag shippers still waiting on ELD delay request
Agriculture industry representatives are still waiting for a response from the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding a delay for agricultural carriers concerning electronic logging device…
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