Livestock
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Driver issues
Livestock groups ask DOT for 15-hour driving days
Groups representing livestock, bee and fish haulers in the nation have asked the Department of Transportation to extend their available driving time up to 15…
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News
Here’s what Riskpulse expects as Hurricane Florence looms on the horizon
Hurricane Florence has intensified over the last 24 hours Riskpulse’s Chief Meteorologist, Jon Davis, and its Senior Weather Analyst Mark Russo explained in a webinar…
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Senate addresses ELD exemptions, safety organizations sound off
The Senate Committee on Appropriations addressed the potential for hot button ELD exemptions in the report language of its fiscal year 2019 Transportation, Housing and…
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Driver issues
Hours of Service rule for livestock targeted in Sasse bill; letter to FMCSA seeks HOS changes
The proposed legislation would radically change the HOS rule for the livestock industry, which describes its problems as unique.
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Canada
Midwest livestock farmers grapple with hay shortage as prices surge to record levels
Livestock farmers in the Midwest are facing hay shortage and record prices in the market, partly fueled by an extended winter season this year.
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Today’s Pickup: Livestock ELD exemption extended
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has formally extended an ELD waiver for livestock and insect haulers until Sept. 30, 2018, under terms of the…
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Canada
Livestock haulers claim ELD mandate will disrupt cattle shipping
Ag shippers are raising the alarm about the ELD mandate's effect on livestock hauling and asking for a two year delay before the new requirements…
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