DOT’s proposed new enforcement policy could result in a disincentive to investigate motor carrier violations, according to accident victim advocates.
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.
Regulators have approved a motor carrier’s equipment exemption despite opposition from a safety-standard group.
Owner-operators and crash victim advocates say easing restrictions for new drivers is a safety risk. Regulators approved an exemption despite those objections.
Data from regulators reveals improvements in truck safety last year, with the fewest deaths in five years.
Owner-operators and safety advocates clash over a divisive safety report alleging data suppression by federal officials.
Truck safety advocates call out regulators for lack of action to curb injuries and deaths resulting from crashes.
A new audit of trucking contractors for the U.S. Postal Service recommends reforms for verifying safe drivers and triggers a call for new regulations.
Routes, service and driver safety could be at risk if federal regulators allow California and Washington state laws to supersede federal work laws, according to FedEx.
Truck drivers are pressing regulators to require brokers to pay them for time lost waiting to pick up or drop off loads.
FMCSA’s latest crash data is a hopeful sign for safety as trucking regulators consider new rules to reduce deaths and injuries.
A too-cozy relationship between the trucking industry and regulators may be putting lives at risk, crash safety advocates contend.
Federal regulators have been asked to significantly revise — or scrap altogether — a rulemaking requiring side underride guards for new truck trailers.
NHTSA and FMCSA are proposing that all new trucks over 10,000 pounds be equipped with automatic emergency braking systems.
Opposition is growing against a bill that would prevent the FMCSA from issuing a regulation mandating maximum speeds for trucks.
A report to Congress shows that truck safety may have gotten worse since regulators loosened hours-of-service rules in 2020.
Truck safety advocates and labor are at odds with big business over a request to loosen regulations for driverless trucks.
The White House is evaluating a proposal that may require new trucks be equipped with automatic emergency braking systems.
Federal regulators have not renewed a work rule exemption for truck drivers responding to the pandemic, a move supported by ATA and truck safety advocates.
AskWaves checks in on the latest sentiment from the trucking industry on the effectiveness of ELDs.
Rural states top the latest list of riskiest states for truck accident fatalities.
Truck safety advocates want federal regulators to reconsider a “fatally flawed” rule designed to prevent deaths and injuries in tractor-trailer crashes.
Comments filed with the FMCSA underscore concerns over how the agency should regulate freight brokers and dispatchers.
A major shipper lobbying group has concerns over trucker overtime pay legislation.
Fatalities in crashes involving at least one large truck jumped 13% in 2021, hitting a “crisis” level, according to federal regulators.
The Biden administration is attempting to bolster the truck driver workforce by allowing younger drivers into the ranks.
Owner-operators see a downside to keeping FMCSA’s emergency hours-of-service order in place.
The Senate bill introduced requiring automatic brakes would apply to new trucks starting two years after the final rule.
FMCSA rule expanding definition of ag commodities called “meritless and reckless” by group of safety advocates.
FMCSA has included restrictions and limitations in waivers so far to avoid compromising safety.
Safety groups, Teamsters seek delay in hours-of-service rule until FMCSA reviews concerns.
Groups warn new rules will increase driver fatigue, but challenging them would be “heavy-duty case” to take on.
Nothing fires up the trucking community like a strong opinion on the driver shortage. From its inception, FreightWaves waded into the conversation, balancing perspectives from both ends of the continuum. We considered the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA’s) perspective that there is an ever-expanding dearth of quality drivers, especially for midsize to large carriers. We considered […]
Opposition from safety advocates could mean rough road to inclusion in highway bill.
Safety, labor advocates register early opposition to rule changes.
Minimum coverage would increase from $750,000 to almost $5 million.
Maximum limit would be required for new and existing trucks weighing over 26,000 lbs.
