The trucking industry driving shortage has been problematic for years, as the number of people joining the industry dwindles. According to the American Trucking Association’s…
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Start Date of Updated Training Requirements for Entry-Level Commercial Drivers to be Delayed By Up to Two Years
The trucking industry’s Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) rule, which was set to begin on Feb. 7, 2020, is expected to be delayed by up to…
Trucking Fleets Must Comply with the Fast-Approaching Final ELD Mandate Deadline
The final compliance deadline for the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate is set for Dec. 16, 2019. This deadline comes four years after the Federal…
The Delay in Drug/Alcohol Clearinghouse Compliance Could Be Bad News for Truck Safety
On Oct. 1, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced that registration for the Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol…
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FMCSA Awards Over $77 Million in Grant Funding to Improve Commercial Trucking Safety
On Sep. 25, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the allocation of over $77 million in grant funding to improve safety in the…
DOT Announces Federal Audit of FMCSA for Failure to Remove Dangerous Truckers from Roads
U.S. roads are flooded with commercial vehicles, with more than 12.5 million commercial trucks and buses registered in 2016. Due to their sheer size, commercial…
FMCSA Hosts Second Listening Session on Proposed HOS Trucking Regulation Changes
Recently, I blogged about the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) proposed changes to the Hours-of-Service (HOS) standards that regulate the commercial trucking industry. The…
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FMCSA to Delay Trucking Rule Updating Entry-Level Driver Training Requirements by as Much as Two Years
Until recently, the compliance date for the upcoming “Minimum Training Requirements for Entry-level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators” was set for Feb. 7, 2020. The Entry-Level…
3 FAQs About Truck Accidents Caused by Wide Turns
In the absence of heavy congestion and poor weather, operating a tractor-trailer on the open highway is a routine task for experienced truckers. Because there…
How tort victims who need income can fix the structured settlement industry
How can tort victims with purchasing power fix the structured settlement industry? They can be buyers of structured contracts or structured settlement annuities that are bought and sold every day.
