Federal regulators have issued a final rule that prohibits carriers, shippers and brokers from coercing truck drivers to violate hours-of-service and other safety regulations.
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Dec. 1 New Target Date for Unveiling of Long-Term Highway Bill
The final version of a highway bill that would set in motion reforms to a controversial safety performance scoring program for motor carriers, as well as back infrastructure projects nationwide for several years, likely will be unveiled Dec. 1, a senior House transportation panel aide told Transport Topics.
November 30, 2015Video: Will Another Short-Term Highway Bill Be Needed?
Can a five-year highway funding bill be signed before Dec. 4 or is another short-term extension in the offing? CQ Roll Call's Kellie Mejdrich joins TT's Eugene Mulero for this video preview of the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
November 30, 2015Publication of Final ELD Rule Delayed Again
Federal regulators have failed to meet their projected Nov. 30 date for publication of the long-awaited final rule mandating the use of electronic logging devices.
November 30, 2015US Capitol Christmas Tree Completes Journey From Alaska, Will Be Lit Dec. 2
Lynden Transport driver John Schank has completed his 3,000-mile delivery of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, which will be lit Dec. 2 by Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) at 5 p.m. EST.
November 30, 2015NTSB Seeks Industry’s Help to Stem Synthetic Drug Use
The National Transportation Safety Board last week asked government agencies and commercial vehicle associations to help stem the potential use of synthetic drugs.
November 30, 2015AAR Appeals DOT Tank Car Safety Rules
The Association of American Railroads has challenged the Department of Transportation’s tank car safety rules at the U.S. Court of Appeals after the agency rejected the trade group’s bid to have the agency revise its standards.
November 25, 2015Truckers Will Benefit From Northern Virginia Road Improvements
Some relief is on the way for truckers who battle Northern Virginia’s heavy traffic on Interstates 95 and 395.
November 25, 2015FMCSA Announces Plan to Create a Voluntary Driver Legal Drug Use Form
Federal trucking regulators have asked for public comment on a plan to create a voluntary driver medication form designed to help medical examiners determine if prescription drugs being taken by a driver could interfere with the driver’s ability to operate a commercial vehicle.
November 25, 2015Florida Budget Earmarks $9.9 Billion for Roads in 2016-2017
Florida Gov. Rick Scott's proposed 2016-2017 transportation budget hands the state Department of Transportation $9.9 billion, the bulk of which would be spent on roads.
November 24, 2015