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NewsJuly 23, 2021

FMCSA to States: Phase Out Paper CDL Disqualifications

A final rule issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration revises existing regulations to require that states implement a system and practices for the “exclusively electronic exchange” of driver history record information through the Commercial Driver's License Information System.

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Articlesby David CullenJuly 22, 2021

Did FMCSA get Hours of Service Right This Time?

Did FMCSA get its revisions to the Hours of Service rule right this time? To find out, HDT Talks Trucking put that question to Jerad Childress of Childress Law PLLC and Truck Safe Consulting and to Chris Woody, safety manager for Nashville-based M&W Logistics.

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Newsby David CullenJuly 22, 2021

Study: The Dangers of Distracted Truck Drivers

The most distracted truck drivers are nearly 72% more likely to be involved in a “near collision” than other drivers, according to new data insights released July 22 by Omnitracs.

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NewsJuly 21, 2021

Study: Foodservice Drivers Earn Far Above Average

The average annual wage for Class A CDL delivery drivers working in foodservice distribution now stands just shy of $70,000, according to a study released by the International Foodservice Distributors Association.

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2021

Trucking Company Adds Luxury Amenities to Attract Drivers

Prime opened a new building packed with luxuries like a salon, spa, sleep lab and daycare to attract and retain truck drivers and other employees.

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2021

I-40 Bridge Closure Estimated to Cost Trucking $2.4M Per Day

The closure of the I-40 bridge creates bottlenecks and delays impacting 26,500 trucks relying on this major freight corridor.

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Newsby Vesna BrajkovicMay 13, 2021

I-40 Bridge Shutdown Could Last Months

A major bridge, which carries more than 10,000 trucks daily over the Mississippi River on Interstate 40, has been shut down following the discovery of a crack in the bridge’s support beams. It could be months before it’s fixed.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2021

ACT: Driver Availability Hits Low Point in March

Constrained Class 8 production and tight vehicle inventories are likely to limit the pace of recovery for the low driver availability, ACT officials said.

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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2021

ACT: Driver Availability Reaches Lowest Point in Three Years

For the second straight month, ACT Research's Driver Availability Index has logged the tightest reading in its three-year history.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 20, 2021

J.J. Keller Creates Driver Applicant Management Service

J.J. Keller said its new Driver Applicant Management service makes it faster and easier for fleets to hire and qualify commercial drivers.

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