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Driver issues
FMCSA to delay compliance deadlines for driver training rule
ATA concerned that extending deadlines could affect proper enforcement.
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News
Regulators put teeth in human-trafficking driver ban
Those convicted will be banned for life from obtaining a CDL.
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News
U.S. House votes to block rail tank cars of LNG
Amendment would hinder LNG export plans by New Fortress Energy
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Modes
North Dakota reps seek federal intervention in crude-by-rail law
North Dakota’s lawmakers are fighting Washington state’s new crude-by-rail law, saying it could curtail shipments of state-produced Bakken crude oil.
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Driver issues
Required hair testing in trucking could take years
White House receives guidelines but DOT, FMCSA still must sign off.
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Less than Truckload
“Twin 33” coalition adds safety mandate to lobbying effort
Incentive to get safety advocates, Congress on board
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Driver issues
Regulators seek better data and technology on driver detention
FMCSA wants to fill "critical data gap" on loading dock wait times
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Regulation
Lawmakers warn of automation’s potential to replace drivers
House committee urges "national strategy" to address the issue
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Legal issues
Lawmakers find money for ports in DOT funding bill
Democrats boost maritime programs over Trump's budget
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News
Regulators shift automated trucks into higher gear
FMCSA will look to avoid separate rules while addressing new technologies
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