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California Files Suit to Keep Rest Break Rules for Truck Drivers

California has petitioned the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit asking it to overturn the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s recent decree that the state can’t enforce its rest break and meal rules against truck drivers.

Teamsters Union Challenges FMCSA Preemption of California Break Rules

The Teamsters union has filed suit in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, challenging the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s decision to preempt California’s meal and rest break rules for truck drivers.

Trucker Declared Imminent Hazard After Killing 2 Pedestrians

Ohio-licensed truck driver Doug A. Jones has been declared an imminent hazard to public safety by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration after fatally striking two people with his truck.

FMCSA Keeping Sights on Hours-of-Service Reform, New Safety Rating System

At TRB meeting, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration officials discussed the agency's goals for the new year, highlighting hours-of-service reform and a new safety rating system. Blog commentary by Executive Editor David Cullen.

What's New In DOT Compliance for Work Truck Fleets

The past decade has seen several new and updated federal regulations pertaining to commercial trucks and vans, but rules that affect drivers outpace vehicle standards by a mile.

Musical Chairs at DOT Sees FMCSA’s Gautreaux Headed to NHTSA

Cathy Gautreaux, deputy administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, is one of nine Department of Transportation officials who are either switching to a new sub-agency position or leaving DOT altogether.

DOT Preempts California Meal and Rest Break Rules, Citing Impact on Interstate Commerce

The FMCSA announced that it is granting petitions to preempt California’s meal and rest break rules for truck drivers, which differ from current federal hours-of-service regulations.

Keep Your Eye on Trucking’s Moneyball

Thoughts on how ELD data may help reshape HOS and what else trucking may see next year, per the crystal ball of TCA's resident sage. Blog commentary by Executive Editor David Cullen

Arkansas Trucker Placed Out of Service for Multiple Drug Offenses

The Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration declared Arkansas truck driver Jeffry Scott Mitchell to be an imminent hazard to public safety after Mitchell was cited and arrested on multiple occasions during roadside inspections.

How to Get the Most From Your ELDs

While some fleets may view electronic logging devices only as a regulatory requirement, the data they collect can be integrated with mobile communication and back-office systems to improve efficiency, long-range planning and safety.