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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeSeptember 25, 2019

Why Can't We Treat Marijuana Use Like Alcohol?

Marijuana legalization proponents often argue that cannabis should be treated like alcohol – legal to use, but illegal to drive while impaired. But how do you enforce that?

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ArticlesSeptember 25, 2019

Do You Have What it Takes to be a 'Best Fleet to Drive For'?

It has been a dozen years since the Best Fleets to Drive For program was launched at the depth of the economic crisis. Here's a look at how far the program has come – and what factors are gaining in importance when evaluating the truckload fleets most favored by truck drivers.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 19, 2019

More Time to Comment on Hours of Service Proposal

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended the comment period for its proposal to make changes in truck driver hours of service regulations.

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Newsby Jim BeachSeptember 18, 2019

ELD Violations Are Down, But Drivers Still Making Simple Mistakes

The FMCSA’s Joe DeLorenzo discussed the upcoming ELD transition deadline during the Trimble in.sight 2019 user conference in Houston.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeSeptember 18, 2019

California Governor Signs Law That Threatens Independent Contractor Status

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 18 signed Assembly Bill 5 into law, a measure that trucking interests in the state say will wipe out the ability to use owner-operators.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeSeptember 17, 2019

7 Things You Need to Know About the New Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

Starting January 2020, fleets that employ commercially licensed drivers will be required to use the FMCSA's new Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. What will be required and when? How much will it cost? HDT answers these and other questions.

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Videosby Jim ParkSeptember 13, 2019

On the Spot: Volvo Truck's Dynamic Steering [Video]

Volvo's Dynamic Steering adds a lot of flexibility to a truck and the ability to control steering inputs more precisely, taking a lot of the load off of the driver.

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Newsby David CullenSeptember 12, 2019

Driver Shortage or High Churn: A Problem by Either Name

A government official expert at analyzing labor trends contends that trucking is not experiencing a driver shortage, rather she sees the problem as one of painful turnover in one segment of the industry.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeSeptember 11, 2019

California Bill Means 'End for Independent Trucking' in State

California’s governor is expected to sign a new law that critics say would make it difficult, if not impossible, for trucking companies in the state to use independent contractor owner-operator truck drivers.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2019

Hemp Hauling Truckers to Receive Lighter Sentence

Three truck drivers who were arrested for hauling industrial grade hemp through Idaho are likely to take a plea deal that would have them serving no jail time.

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