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Viewpoint: DOT ignoring key test to stop drug-impaired truckers
The FMCSA will still not disqualify a truck driver for failing a hair test for drug use.
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Port gridlock could blow up Fourth of July fireworks sales
Fireworks could be stuck at sea by the time the Fourth of July rolls around. Blame massive port congestion and overloaded freight networks. The fireworks…
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Air Cargo
Airlines ask Biden-Buttigieg DOT to focus on COVID recovery
Airlines are bleeding red ink and are asking incoming DOT nominee Pete Buttigieg to focus on testing and other steps to give people confidence to…
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Trucking
The Daily Dash: Civil penalties set for drug/alcohol violations; what happened to ‘Shipageddon’?
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, civil penalties for drug and alcohol violations could jump under a proposed rule. Plus, the holiday shipping season…
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The Daily Dash: DOT unveils autonomous plan; LTL volumes still strong
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, the U.S. DOT has laid out its strategic plan for safely deploying autonomous trucks and passenger vehicles. Plus,…
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Trucking
The Daily Dash: Freight bulls running wild; Chao bids farewell
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, the freight bull market shows no signs of slowing; Chao says goodbye; and trucking continues to add jobs.
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Commentary: Is truck parking really that big of a problem?
Two companies are bringing in partners with yard space that might not already be available or marketed to truck drivers.
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Infrastructure
Commentary: US DOT’s rail freight ‘outlook’ signals huge changes
National freight “outlook” is significant for states, municipalities and companies that may want federal money for rail or other transport projects.
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Former trucking owner faces charges in elaborate scam to defraud Amazon
Chaves, ex-owner of CAT Transportation Inc., is awaiting sentencing in another federal case after pleading guilty to falsifying DOT records, bank fraud, identity theft and…
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