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Both FMCSA and outside companies are spurring carriers to get ready for the next phase of Motus.

A new enforcement policy proposed by DOT raises the question of whether the trucking industry will become less safe or will be better able to comply with regulations.

Safety and trucking capacity changes resulting from new CDL restrictions could hinge on how effective each state is in implementing the regulation.

Large fleets should be “laser-focused” on reauthorizing the infrastructure bill and the provisions – good or bad – that could make it into the legislation.

J.B. Hunt and Knight-Swift reported higher pressure from customers to cut contracted rates in Q1 bids in an effort to extend savings before the market’s eventual turnaround.

In the closing edition of Drilling Deep for 2023, P. Sean Garney of Scopelitis looks at the regulatory landscape for the new year.

Regulators may use waivers to give California and Washington more power over truck driver work rules that the Trump administration found were preempted.

Drivers and trucking companies seeking flexibility from work rules can expect full attention from federal regulators.

Federal regulators are issuing new guidance for truck driver medical qualifications, and sleep apnea regulations could be a next step.

El nuevo manual podría ser utilizado para lanzar una normativa sobre los riesgos de la apnea del sueño

A federal proposal allowing trucking companies to use oral drug testing will reduce costs but could prove less effective against “lifestyle” drug users.

Trucking regulators have issued updated guidance that could help new drivers get on the road faster.

La nueva orientación se ve como un complemento a la próxima regulación de la formación de los conductores de nivel de entrada

The number of drivers prohibited from driving due to drugs matches an estimated shortfall of drivers needed to keep up with freight demand.

FMCSA clearinghouse data reveals violations per number of employers within states.

FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse data reveals 47,995 drivers are ineligible due to violations.

Proposed mandatory guidelines to hair test for drugs could change — or see a lengthy delay.

Dave Osiecki gives his views on what happened this past year and what might be occuring in 2021.

Drivers testing positive for drugs fell 12.7% in November.

Employers are catching up on required database checks of current employees.