Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

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

OOIDA, SBTC requests to get a hearing, at least in the court of public opinion

Mullen presided over rollouts of HOS, Drug/Alcohol Clearinghouse.

Fallout could include difficulty seating trucks.

Emergency exemption for all of U.S. extended through September 14.

FHWA calls trucking parking a “major transportation safety problem.”

Werner seeing 10 times greater rate of positive tests using hair versus urinalysis.

Industry has been working with FMCSA to ensure turfgrass was considered an ag commodity under federal rules.

Project considered critical to developing federal safety standards and guidelines.

Most small-company truckers are equipped with ELDs despite exemptions.

Carriers urged to verify security safeguards from suppliers before installing devices.

Nearly 45,000 drivers predicted to be shut out in 2020 due to drugs and alcohol.

Gap in current regulations leaves truck drivers vulnerable

Driving experience — not age — had a greater impact on safety, according to study.