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Newsby Deborah LockridgeMarch 11, 2021

FMCSA Chief: Autonomous Trucks Mean 'Real and Broad Impacts on People's Livelihoods'

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration isn’t sure when autonomous commercial trucks are coming, but its researchers are busily preparing for widespread use of the technology – including the potential impact on the workforce, the new acting administrator said.

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NewsMarch 3, 2021

Canada to Phase in ELD Mandate Enforcement

The Canadian electronic logging device mandate will still go into effect June 12, but with a “progressive enforcement period” lasting 12 months.

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All That's Truckingby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 25, 2021

How a Biden Executive Order Could Mean Stricter Regulations

What trucking issues could be affected by a Biden administration move to change the cost/benefit analysis of significant regulations?

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 17, 2021

3 Trucking Issues to Watch in Washington

As the Biden administration and the new Democrat-controlled Congress have rolled up their sleeves and gotten to work, there are a number of issues related to trucking that we may see action on this year.

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Passing Zoneby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 17, 2021

4 Ways Washington May Change Trucking Laws and Regulations

As the balance of power in Washington has shifted, trucking likely will see changes in laws and regulations. But how that happens isn't just like the Schoolhouse Rock version of "I'm Just a Bill."

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 16, 2021

FMCSA Extends COVID-19 Relief Exemption

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended the COVID-19 exception to hours of service regulations for certain pandemic-related loads to May 31.

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Guest Voices January 31, 2021

8 Changes to Expect in Trucking in 2021

With the start of a new year and new administration in D.C., we are likely to see major shifts in the commercial trucking industry, particularly in the form of regulations that focus on speed limits and electric vehicles.

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NewsJanuary 25, 2021

Heavy Duty Aftermarket Suppliers Prepare for Tighter Emissions, Safety Standards

Aftermarket parts suppliers are preparing for everything from tighter emissions controls to tougher safety standards — along with a “Buy American” mandate — under the new Biden administration.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 18, 2021

The Regulatory Pendulum

As we transition to a new presidential administration, HDT Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge muses on the back-and-forth of regulatory priorities.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 12, 2021

FMCSA Proposes New Vision Program

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration wants to eliminate its federal vision exemption waiver program and instead let medical professionals and motor carriers determine whether drivers with limited vision in one eye may drive commercial motor vehicles.

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