Regulations

Wednesday, Jan. 12 is deadline to comment on 18-20-year-old driver program

Take our poll: Do you approve of 18-20-year-olds driving across state lines?

January 11, 2022

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FMCSA extends COVID-19 hours of service waiver for haulers of some goods

The waiver was extended until Feb. 28. It was due to expire today.

November 30, 2021

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FMCSA tells states to ban drivers with drug, alcohol strikes

The agency will begin requiring states to downgrade the licenses of drivers who have a positive drug or alcohol test that lands them in the Clearinghouse, while also prohibiting states from making certain CDL transactions for drivers in the database.

October 6, 2021

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11 trucks and 9 drivers placed out of service in NH inspection effort

Troopers also issued two CVSA decals to commercial motor vehicles that passed a Level I inspection where no critical violations were found.

October 4, 2021

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North Dakota extends hours of service waiver for livestock haulers

The order is effective for 30 days beginning Sept. 22.

October 1, 2021

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Virginia inspection blitz places 32 trucks, 21 drivers out of service

"This initiative specifically concentrated on those areas where we receive the most citizen concerns about safe commercial vehicle traffic."

September 22, 2021

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NY congressman asks DOT to drop CDL requirement for bus drivers

National Guard troops called out to drive school buses.

September 14, 2021

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FMCSA extends hours of service waiver for COVID relief haulers

New to the list of exemptions are gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and ethyl alcohol.

September 1, 2021

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FMCSA seeks information on trucks operating under COVID emergency declaration

"FMCSA does not know how many motor carriers or drivers are relying on the Emergency Declaration."

August 28, 2021

Hear what IS personal conveyance and what ISN'T

Find out how to avoid hours of service problems when driving your truck for personal purposes. Our expert explains personal conveyance.

August 25, 2021

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Emergency declaration extended for some South Dakota drivers

The declaration is in response to an ongoing drought and shortage of fuel for aircraft and emergency vehicles to combat wildfires.

August 24, 2021

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18-20-year-olds apprenticeships plan draws strong comments both for and against

This pilot program is aimed at bringing new blood into the profession.

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Love on the Highway: How folks make being a couple & being a team work

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Numerous truck shows, other industry events announce 2022 dates

Love's plans another year of growth; to add 3,000 parking spaces

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