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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2020

Last Chance: How is the 'Reopening' Affecting Your Fleet?

It’s now your last chance to tell HDT how the reopening of the country is affecting your fleet.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2020

FMCSA Extends COVID-19 License Relief

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced it will continue to recognize recently expired drivers’ licenses and medical cards, recognizing the reductions in licensing services caused by COVID-19.

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Newsby StaffJune 12, 2020

I-70 Truck Automation Corridor Gets Federal Grant

The Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration awarded a $4.4 million grant to the Ohio Department of Transportation to help support the completion of the Interstate 70 truck automation corridor project.

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SponsoredJune 12, 2020

Webinar: Improving Driver Safety with Real-Time Parking Notifications & Safety Alerts

Discover how fleets can improve driver safety with real-time parking notifications and safety alerts.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJune 11, 2020

Marijuana Use Top Finding in First Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Report

Positive tests for marijuana use far outpaced those for other drugs reported in the first few months of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2020

ERoad’s New Feature Simplifies Short Haul Exemptions

ERoad’s new Smart Short Haul feature assists fleets by automatically switching rulesets when drivers breach either the on-duty or air-mile limits of the short haul exemption.

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ArticlesJune 9, 2020

Understanding the New 30-Minute Break Rule

Roughly two years in the making, the new federal hours-of-service (HOS) rules have arrived. They could provide drivers with a lot more flexibility — and productivity — if applied correctly.

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2020

DriverTech, Drivewyze Offer Weigh Station Bypass

DriverTech and Drivewyze recently partnered to allow PreClear weigh station bypass as part of DriverTech’s ELD in-cab platform.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJune 9, 2020

FMCSA Narrows Definition of COVID-19 Relief Loads

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended its COVID-19 emergency declaration allowing for the exemption from hours-of-service rules if delivering relief loads – but it has narrowed the definition of relief loads.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2020

Waiver Cuts Drug-Testing Costs for Rehiring Drivers as Business Ramps Back Up

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a temporary waiver letting employers skip pre-employment drug testing for certain drivers as the economy works to recover from COVID-19 shutdowns.

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