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Exemption Requests Increase as ELD Enforcement Date Nears

Several organizations are seeking exemptions from having to install electronic logging devices by Dec. 18, as federally mandated.

October 30, 2017
GovernmentSafety

Safety of Truckers Must Be Priority for FMCSA Nominee, Sen. Cory Booker Says

The top Democrat on the Senate subcommittee dealing with trucking affairs wants the nominee to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to share his commitment to ensuring the safety of truck drivers on the country’s highways.

October 27, 2017
Government

FMCSA Hosts Webinar on HOS Concerns

Drivers switching jobs around the time the federally mandated electronic logging device rule takes effect need to report their previous seven days of service to their new employer, just as they would have when paper logbooks were the norm, government officials said

October 25, 2017
GovernmentTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Ray Martinez Cites Top Industry Priorities if Confirmed for FMCSA Post

Ray Martinez's top priorities would be ensuring proper regulatory balance and smooth integration of self-driving technologies, and expanding partnerships with the private sector if he is confirmed to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

October 20, 2017
GovernmentSafety

Ray Martinez Receives Key Senate Backing for Top FMCSA Post

Ray Martinez, nominated for the top post at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, received a strong endorsement from Sen. John Thune, a key policymaker for the trucking industry.

October 19, 2017
GovernmentBusinessSafety

FMCSA Grants Aim to Improve Safety, Streamline CDL Process

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s recent series of state-level grants will not only improve driver safety, but will also expedite the process of obtaining a commercial driver license, according to Tom Keane, director of the agency’s Office of Safety Programs.

October 10, 2017
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Capitol Agenda for the Week of Oct. 2: Seriously, ELD Mandate Is Happening

Failed attempts in court and on Capitol Hill to delay the upcoming electronic logging device mandate have done little to discourage critics of the rule who continue to push for a delay. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

October 2, 2017
Government

FMCSA Medical Experts Working to Update Medical Examiner Handbook

A panel of medical experts advising federal trucking regulators are working to revive a defunct 260-page handbook for medical examiners who give physicals to drivers that had been used as if it were mandated rather than for guidance.

September 28, 2017
GovernmentSafety

White House Nominates N.J. Official Ray Martinez for Chief Post at FMCSA

Ray Martinez, New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission’s chief administrator, has been nominated to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the White House announced Sept. 25.

September 25, 2017