Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Former FMCSA administrator previously acknowledged getting participants could be difficult.

Temporary HOS waiver covers Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas.

FMCSA swayed in part by experience of Oklahoma tank truck operator.

Opposition cited “unfair competitive advantage” if exemption were granted.

UPS asserts its training program for driver instructors meets federal safety requirements.

Majority of comments received so far by FMCSA support changing the law.

Electric trucks from PACCAR siblings can get California rebates when the fund is replenished; Daimler shows future battery and fuel cell trucks; and FMCSA grants Bosch a video mirror waiver.

New driver panel will inform FMCSA’s MCSAC safety group.

Move comes after FMCSA denies petition for reconsideration

Multi-month exemption will apply to groceries, livestock, and medical supplies.

Critics see a FMCSA proposal as extension of driver workday.

$305 billion, five-year FAST Act is set to expire Sept. 30.

ATA has “serious concerns” with HHS proposal, saying it adds burden for carriers already using hair testing.

Program would test allowing drivers 18-20 to haul freight across state lines.

Major trucking companies have warned of capacity shakeout.

Agency looking for 200-400 drivers to participate in pilot project.

Trucking, medical groups warn of safety risks if CDL limits are rolled back.

Logistics aid network seeking assistance from transportation sector.

The Intermodal Association of North America said the federal agency’s signoff allows more efficient training and helps recruit and retain equipment mechanics.

During comment period, agency wants input on cost/benefit issues, big vs. small brokers and how broker documents might be shared with carriers