Livestock haulers
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Trucking Regulation
FMCSA extends national HOS waiver through May 31
Ongoing risks attributed to COVID-19 trigger a three-month extension to hours-of-service exemptions.
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News
Safety groups rail against HOS exemption for ag truckers
FMCSA rule expanding definition of ag commodities called “meritless and reckless” by group of safety advocates.
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News
FMCSA clears up work rules for ag and livestock haulers
Drivers who begin using exemptions as a result of the clarifications could see cost savings.
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Trucking Regulation
FMCSA extends HOS emergency waiver until end of 2020
Multi-month exemption will apply to groceries, livestock, and medical supplies.
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Trucking
Texas truckers now steer Oklahoma livestock trailer maker (With Video)
Oklahoma institution Barrett Trailers rises again as owners of a Texas livestock-hauling company and trailer dealership buy the company from Stoughton Trailers and rehire workers…
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Trucking Regulation
FMCSA: Turfgrass haulers were eligible for HOS exemption all along
Industry has been working with FMCSA to ensure turfgrass was considered an ag commodity under federal rules.
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Driver issues
FMCSA cancels HOS exemption for food, fuel, raw materials
Latest extension in place through July 14.
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American Shipper
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Trucking Regulation
Commentary: Ag and livestock haulers seek regulatory concessions
The USDOT and USDA are seeking comments on a revision to hours-of-service and electronic logging device regulations for the agriculture and livestock industries.
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News
Trump administration seeks clarity for ag and livestock haulers
FMCSA, USDA to standardize definitions for HOS exemption enforcement.
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