Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
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Last Mile
U.S. lawmakers demand Amazon cut last-mile contractor ties
“Aggressive” management style has led to driver abuse, senators claim.
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Legal issues
Hours of service and the Alaska exemption
Not many people are aware of this, but Alaska received a special exemption from the HOS regulations.
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Driver issues
Insurance group cautions against FMCSA’s short-haul proposal
IIHS says driver fatigue still is a “major risk factor.”
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Driver issues
FMCSA extending drug clearinghouse deadline for state agencies
Motor carriers will still have to comply with January 6, 2020 deadline.
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Trucking
ATA president tackles trucker safety
American Trucking Associations President & CEO Chris Spear sits down with Craig Fuller on this episode of Fuller Speed Ahead.
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News
Much of Southeast U.S. exempted from hours of service rules ahead of Dorian
Drivers hauling supplies in response to storm will be exempt from hours-of-service rules.
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Autonomous Trucking
Driverless trucks debated ahead of proposed regulations
ATA says rules should assume “drivers” will no longer be people.
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Driver issues
McLane subsidiary exempted from 30-minute rest rule
Roughly 3,580 drivers will be affected by the FMCSA’s exemption
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News
Trucking groups urge lawmakers to reject crash score proposal
TIA, ATA and OOIDA call provision to make CSA scores public “dangerous”
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Driver issues
FMCSA sets query prices for drug-alcohol clearinghouse
Employers can choose $1.25 bundling option or $24,000 annual fee.
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