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Newsby StaffOctober 17, 2022

FMCSA Lets COVID-19 Exemptions Expire

The urgency of certain supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic has dropped to the point where regulatory exemptions for emergency loads have been allowed to expire.

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Newsby StaffOctober 12, 2022

Hazardous Materials Transport Inspection Results

Shipping papers and containment packaging violations were among the top vehicle violations during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s hazardous materials/dangerous goods inspection initiative.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeOctober 7, 2022

What Safety Technologies Appeal to Different Types of Fleets?

Heavy Duty Trucking and Work Truck's safety survey breaks down the top safety technologies fleets are adopting based on fleet size and type.

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Newsby David CullenOctober 5, 2022

CVSA Launches Enhanced Inspection Program for Autonomous Trucks

A new CVSA inspection program for fleets with autonomous trucks will allow driverless trucks to bypass weigh stations.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeSeptember 23, 2022

Hutcheson Confirmed as FMCSA Administrator

Robin Hutcheson is the first official FMCSA administrator in nearly three years, confirmed by the Senate on Sept. 22.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeSeptember 21, 2022

Trucking Alliance Pushes for Hair-Testing Exemption

Why should motor carriers be allowed to report drivers to the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse for overhearing a conversation about drug-use under "actual knowledge," but not be able to report hair-testing? The Trucking Alliance wants to know.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 19, 2022

FMCSA Considering Changes to ELD Rules

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is asking for comments on how to improve its mandatory electronic logging device regulations, which potentially could result in the first substantial changes to the ELD rules since their implementation.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2022

HDT Opens Safety & Compliance Award Nominations

Heavy Duty Trucking is seeking nominations for its 2022 Safety & Compliance Award, which recognizes a trucking executive who has demonstrated excellence in fleet safety.

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ArticlesSeptember 9, 2022

Personal Conveyance: Is It Worth It?

FMCSA’s guidance leaves the concept of personal conveyance open to interpretation, and that frequently leads motor carriers to trouble. Is PC worth it?

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Newsby Vesna BrajkovicSeptember 7, 2022

FMCSA Assesses Impact of COVID-19 Emergency Declaration

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking comment on its emergency declaration that provides motor carriers some regulatory relief when assisting the nation’s COVID-19 emergency.

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