New legislation has been introduced to protect truck drivers from predatory leasing programs used by carriers to gain an unfair advantage in the freight markets.
FMCSA will decide on a rule to exempt specialized drivers from a hazardous materials endorsement – a move opposed by tank-truck companies over safety concerns.
Federal regulators are reviving two pilot programs to see if they can safely give truck drivers more control over their driving time.
ATRI seeks motor carriers for study on FMCSA entry-level driver training’s effects on trucker safety and retention, building on 2008 research.
Federal regulators have delayed until 2026 action on a slate of proposed rules affecting truck drivers and motor carriers.
FMCSA’s new process for challenging crash and inspection data has raised concerns from lobby groups.
The Trump administration has shut down work on a three-year project aimed at addressing rape and sexual assault in the trucking industry,
Trucking regulator Sue Lawless is moving to the private sector to advise transportation clients on safety issues.
Motor carriers tell regulators that streamlining safety rules will eliminate unnecessary work.
A California Republican has taken action on a regulatory framework that would pave the way for fully autonomous trucks.
The State of Freight for July looked at what a few key SONAR indices are saying about the market.
Proposals to limit top truck speeds – initiated by major trucking companies – lacked enough data to justify moving forward, according to regulators.
Derek Barrs told Senate lawmakers he would uphold and enforce trucking industry initiatives from combatting fake CDLs to advancing autonomous truck technology.
A new bill aims to compel FMCSA to accept positive hair drug tests in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, a move supported by major carriers but opposed by owner-operators.
Economic and safety concerns attributed to non-North American motor carriers operating in the U.S. may be misguided, according to federal data.
Virginia truck drivers that need a skill performance certificate will benefit from a more streamlined evaluation process.
Dallas-based CloudTrucks tells regulators it can improve its driver hiring if allowed to be unhindered from a federal requirement.
The Trump administration has launched a sweeping package of initiatives affecting trucking that includes investigating fraudulent CDLs, money for parking, and work-hour flexibility.
Regulators are giving thousands of truck drivers relief from work-hour rules to prevent fireworks shows around the country from fizzling out.
Justice Department press release describes violations of several FMCSA rules by Shaquan Jelks; magistrate order on detention spells out some of the details.
