FMCSA has issued a warning that late next year truck drivers who test positive for drug use will not only be placed on prohibited status, but will lose their commercial driver licenses.
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Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Â
Airports See Record Volume and Fewer Issues for Thanksgiving
A record number of passengers traveled through U.S. airports over Thanksgiving weekend, the Transportation Security Administration said, with operations going smoothly nationwide.
November 28, 2023Snowy Weather in Northeast Looms Over Holiday Travel Rush
The late crush of holiday travelers is picking up steam, with about 2.7 million people expected to board flights on Nov. 22 and millions more planning to drive to Thanksgiving celebrations.
November 22, 2023FHWA Says Highway Construction Costs Continue to Soar
Rising inflation appears to be taking a big bite out of funding for highway construction projects, according to the latest data from the Federal Highway Administration.
November 20, 2023NHTSA Advisory Group on Underride Protection Seeks Focus
Members of the Advisory Committee on Underride Protection began revealing their divergent views on side underride guards for heavy trucks, sending several questions back to regulators.
November 20, 2023I-10 in Los Angeles Reopens Eight Days After Fire Closure
Hard work by skilled workers and engineers, and an infusion of $3 million of federal emergency funding led to the early reopening of a stretch of Interstate 10 in Los Angeles on Nov. 19.
November 21, 2023Federal Officials Mull Adding Fentanyl to Drug Test Panel
A federal drug testing advisory board will begin discussions next month on possibly adding a testing panel for fentanyl to drug test drivers and other federal safety-sensitive employees for the potentially deadly drug.
November 20, 2023FMCSA Rule Restricts Emergency HOS Waivers to 14 Days
A rule recently adopted by FMCSA cuts from 30 to 14 the maximum number of days a state may waive HOS regulations during a state of emergency, a move that has drawn criticism from stakeholders.
November 16, 2023Trucking Grapples With Evolving Cargo Theft Risks in Q3
Trucking continued to deal with a high number of cargo thefts during the third quarter as criminals take advantage of the tighter economy.
November 16, 2023Democrat Senators Press Safety Initiatives
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s two-year anniversary is an opportunity to revisit several safety concerns, two senior Democratic senators recently said.
November 16, 2023