Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
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FreightWaves Classics
FreightWaves Classics: FMCSA regulates the trucking industry
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has regulatory authority over the U.S. trucking industry. Learn more about FMCSA.
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News
Livestock haulers urge FMCSA action in wake of JBS cyberattack
The United States Cattlemen’s Association warns JBS hack could disrupt the meat supply chain without emergency work-hour changes.
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Regulatory Agencies
Power Index: Top 10 Biden regulatory reviews affecting freight markets
President Joe Biden’s regulatory policy shift has wide-ranging implications for shippers and carriers.
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News
FMCSA priorities outlined in Biden’s 2022 budget
President Joe Biden’s 2022 funding request of $676 million for FMCSA safety programs dropped 10% from 2021 levels.
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News
Safety ratings at risk for violators of proposed speed limiter law
Bipartisan legislation would limit truck speeds to no more than 70 mph.
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Trucking Regulation
Texas tops list for truck driver drug/alcohol violations
FMCSA clearinghouse data reveals violations per number of employers within states.
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Maritime
US considering foreign tankers to move domestic fuel supplies
The Biden administration is considering waiving the Jones Act in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline shutdown.
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News
Truck brokers want Congress to call out illegal dispatching
Independent truck dispatchers are pushing back on potential regulatory changes that could restrict their services.
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Trucking Regulation
Hours-of-service waiver issued in wake of pipeline cyberattack
Exemption applies to 17 states and District of Columbia
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Autonomous Vehicles
Truck Talk: Autonomous insurance edition
Truck Talk is a weekly newsletter providing background, context and perspective to the trucking industry.
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