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Viewpoint: Court win for California employers of short-haul drivers
California’s meal and rest break regulations are preempted by federal hours-of-service regulations, according to the courts, which means employers of short-haul drivers need not comply.…
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Truckers: Safety groups ignore driving ‘realities’
In an appeals court filing, OOIDA defended its support for changes in federal work rules for truck drivers.
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Hours-of-service challenge laid out in DC appeals court
Truck safety groups and the Teamsters claimed in federal appeals court that the FMCSA weakened its regulations in 2020 regarding truck driver work hours.
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Owner-operators opposing Teamsters in HOS lawsuit
OOIDA says changes must stay in place to help reverse the rising crash rates.
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Safety groups, Teamsters seek delay in HOS final rule
Safety groups, Teamsters seek delay in hours-of-service rule until FMCSA reviews concerns.
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FMCSA expects no delay in hours-of-service effective date (with video)
FMCSA officials clarified HOS rules for National Tank Truck Carriers.
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FMCSA yet to receive evidence of broker transparency law violations
Mullen not expecting the issue to “go away any time soon”
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Safety advocates considering HOS rules challenge
Groups warn new rules will increase driver fatigue, but challenging them would be “heavy-duty case” to take on.
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FMCSA issues final driver HOS rule
Pause of 14-hour driving window not included among changes.
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Insurance group cautions against FMCSA’s short-haul proposal
IIHS says driver fatigue still is a “major risk factor.”
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