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News•by Staff•January 10, 2022

Quality Carriers Switches ELDs for Better Driver Experience

Quality Carriers is moving to a different electronic logging device system that it said improves the driver experience.

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News•by Vesna Brajkovic•January 5, 2022

Truck Drivers Must Be Informed of Biometric Scans in Illinois

Carriers in Illinois should supplement their existing driver policies with disclosures for collecting biometric information, including facial recognition scans via in-cab cameras.

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News•by Deborah Lockridge•January 3, 2022

Supreme Court to Hear Vaccine Mandate Challenge This Week

The U.S. Supreme Court is returning to the bench early to hear a challenge to the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine/testing requirements for larger employers. The trucking industry is among those groups watching the situation closely.

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News•by Deborah Lockridge•December 31, 2021

110-Year Trucker Sentence Cut to 10 by Governor

A truck driver whose 110-year sentence following a fatal mountain crash prompted a national outcry has had his sentence cut to 10 years by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis.

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News•by Deborah Lockridge•December 27, 2021

Court Could Reduce Trucker's 110-Year Sentence

Truck driver Rogel Aguilera-Mederos’ 110-year sentence for a Colorado crash that killed four could be reduced after a public outcry. A judge has scheduled a Jan. 13 hearing.

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Articles•by Deborah Lockridge•December 21, 2021

Is Your Fleet Ready for the 3G Network Shutdown?

The new networks are better able to handle the exponential growth in the use of wireless devices — but it spells trouble for anyone still on the 3G network.

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News•by Deborah Lockridge•December 20, 2021

FMCSA Chief Joshi Leaving for NYC Deputy Mayor Job

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration remains without a confirmed administrator with news that Deputy Administrator Meera Joshi is leaving the position to work for New York City's new mayor.

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Articles•December 20, 2021

How to Build a Safety Culture at Your Trucking Fleet

What are your chances of being hit with a nuclear verdict? A bad FMCSA audit? Or skyrocketing insurance rates? Pretty high if your trucking fleet forgets to put safety first. Learn how to build a culture of safety at your company.

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News•by Staff•December 14, 2021

Trucker Gets 110-Year Sentence for Fatal Runaway Truck Pileup

A truck driver who said he lost his brakes on a steep grade in Colorado has been sentenced to 110 years in prison after four people died in the resulting pileup.

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News•by Staff•December 14, 2021

CVSA Adopts Educational Program to Prevent Driver Fatigue

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will manage the North American Fatigue Management Program, an educational and training program designed to prevent fatigue-related risks and crashes.

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