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Modes
Railroad groups seek changes to hours of service mandate
U.S. rail trade associations say changes will help employees responding to unplanned events.
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Weather
Snowfall to cover High Plains, Midwest
Several inches of messy snow coming to northern Rockies, Dakotas, upper Midwest. Short-term delays in freight movement.
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Innovation
How to turn frightful roadside inspections into positive interactions
Roadside inspections can be a scary proposition for drivers, and it’s obvious why. Even simply mistakes or misinterpretations of regulations can lead to drivers and…
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News
Judge upholds $26.5 million jury award, refuses to grant new trial in fatal road-rage truck crash
A judge recently declined to reduce the jury award of $26.5 million and refused to grant a new trial in a fatal road-rage crash in…
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Driver issues
FreightWaves Radio preview: Martinez’ departure; the pricing power index
What's next at FMCSA after Ray Martinez departs? Tune in to FW Radio.
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News
Carrier agrees to pay $22,500 to settle truck driver’s EEOC lawsuit over service dog
A Minnesota-based trucking company has agreed to pay $22,500 to settle a federal lawsuit stemming from allegations it required a truck driver to pay fees…
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Regulation
Searcy Specialized president voices opinion on hours of service debate
Dan Doran suggests the industry should've focused on HOS revisions before discussing ELDs.
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News
Are you ready? CVSA’s Brake Safety Week set for Sept. 15-21
Inspectors will be out in full force from Sept. 15-21 as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Brake Safety Week.
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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
FMCSA extending drug clearinghouse deadline for state agencies
Motor carriers will still have to comply with January 6, 2020 deadline.
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