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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeMay 10, 2019

Commentary: Drug Testing Clearinghouse – It's About Time

A drug testing clearinghouse that prevents drivers who test positive for drugs from simply moving to a different fleet looks to be coming in 2020. And it's none too soon for a problem that seems to be getting worse, says Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge.

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Newsby David CullenMay 7, 2019

California Meal and Rest Break Suit Dismissed on Basis of FMCSA Preemption Stance

A federal court has determined it lacks jurisdiction to rule on a class-action suit brought against U.S. Xpress that alleges the motor carrier violated California's rules governing meal and rest breaks for commercial vehicle drivers.

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Newsby David CullenMay 3, 2019

FMCSA Sets June Date to Publish its Proposed Hours-of-Service Changes

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has slated publication of its notice of proposed rulemaking on changes to the Hours of Service rule for June 7.

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ProductsApril 22, 2019

System Launched to Help Schools Meet Entry-Level CDL Training Rules

Instructional Technologies Inc. has announced the rollout of its On Ramp Entry-Level Driver Training system.

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Newsby Jim ParkMarch 29, 2019

DOT Sends Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Hours of Service Reform to White House

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has sent a notice of proposed rulemaking on hours of service reform to the Office of Budget Management.

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NewsMarch 20, 2019

FMCSA Issues Emergency Declaration for Historic Midwest Flooding

The FMCSA has declared an emergency for the Midwest states hit by historic flooding, freeing up local trucking companies like Crete and Werner to deliver needed supplies to those affected by the disaster.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeMarch 15, 2019

What’s Happening with the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse?

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration appears to be making progress in meeting the January 2020 deadline for implementation of its CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse for commercial driver’s license holders.

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Newsby David CullenMarch 13, 2019

FMCSA Chief Says ELD Data May Shape Agency’s HOS Changes

Data from ELD-compliant operators is already informing the FMCSA's plan to propose changes to the hours-of-service rule, stated agency chief Ray Martinez in his upbeat address to members of the Truckload Carriers Association.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2019

FMCSA Offers Online CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Resource

The FMCSA released new online resources regarding the upcoming implementation of its CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse for commercial vehicle industry stakeholders.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeMarch 5, 2019

Rule Change Reduces Training Duplication for Drivers Upgrading to Class A CDL

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is making it easier and less expensive for truck drivers to upgrade their commercial driver’s license from a Class B to Class A through a change to its entry-level driver training regulations.

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