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Trucking Organization Advocates for Stronger Driver Training Regulations A national trucking group is urging Congress to enhance training and licensing standards for truck drivers to boost highway safety and promote trucking as a viable, long-term profession. OOIDA’s Appeal to Congressional Committe
TORONTO, Ont. — The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is initiating a nationwide campaign called Stop Illegal Trucking aimed at putting an end to harmful illegal practices that are undermining Canada’s trucking sector. “Companies that regularly bypass tax and labor regulations will likely take simila
Truckers may face demurrage fees once more after a court decision overturned a Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) regulation that prohibited such charges. A case initiated by the World Shipping Council led the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to declare last month that the FMC’s rul
Link Between Language Proficiency and Safety Violations in Trucking A recent research study indicates a correlation between truck drivers’ violations of English language proficiency (ELP) rules and increased safety violations within trucking companies. Study Overview The study, partially conducted b
The Impact of State Lines on Trucking Operations For many Americans, crossing state borders is a trivial matter. However, for truck drivers, this act can have significant implications. Carriers transporting goods within a single state are subject to one set of regulations regarding safety, insurance
Leaders in the trucking industry are closely monitoring how the enforcement of English language proficiency rules will affect the freight sector. In April, President Donald Trump directed federal transportation officials to classify violations related to English proficiency as out-of-service offense
Two tractor-trailers are shown in this stock photo RichLegg Getty Images Uncertain Future for the Trucking Industry The trucking industry, a crucial part of the nation’s supply chain, faces uncertainty due to increasing regulatory demands for a shift to clean vehicles. Call for Legislative Action Re
DOT Inspector General Initiates New Audit on CDL Oversight The Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) has launched another audit focusing on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) management of Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) programs. Announced on Sept
U.S. Transportation Secretary Withholds Funds from California WASHINGTON (TNND) — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced this week that he is withholding $40 million in federal funds from California due to the state’s failure to meet requirements mandating truck drivers to be proficient
