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Texas congressional candidate does a perfect job of breaking down how regulations harm truckers

A congressional candidate in Texas is showing support for the men and women of the trucking community in his latest video.

FMCSA okays allowing military personnel to skip CDL driving and knowledge tests

Today the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced a Final Rule that allows states to waive some CDL testing requirements for certain military personnel. 

FMCSA makes it easier for diabetic drivers to operate interstate

Today the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced a final rule that streamlines the process for some diabetic drivers to be qualified to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) interstate.

Over 21% of trucks were placed out of service during Roadcheck 2018

Today the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) released the results from this year's Roadcheck inspection campaign.

Gas shortages reported ahead of Category Four Hurricane Florence

With a potentially deadly Category Four hurricane bearing down on the East Coast, fuel shortages have already been reported, prompting the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to declare a regional emergency.

FMCSA issues emergency declaration for Tropical Storm Gordon

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued an emergency declaration providing regulatory relief for motor carriers and drivers in response to deadly Tropical Storm Gordon.

California advances bill to establish minimum training standards for CDL students

California lawmakers have pushed forward a bill that would implement a federal rule establishing new training standards for entry-level CDL drivers.

BREAKING: FMCSA will seek public comment on Hours of Service change

This morning the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced that they will be seeking public comment on Hours of Service regulations in anticipation of an upcoming Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.

Push to allow teen truckers to drive interstate moves forward in Congress

The U.S. Senate has followed the House in proposing legislation to allow eighteen to twenty-one year olds to drive interstate. On August 16, Senators Todd...

FMCSA considers Hours of Service fix

This week the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) filed documents hinting that they are considering changes to current Hours of Service regulations for commercial vehicle drivers.

CVSA’s brake check blitz is coming in September

Don't forget -- the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA) Brake Safety Week inspection campaign is only a little over a month away.

Senate passes one year ELD exemption waiver for livestock haulers

Yesterday the Senate passed an amendment that would exempt livestock haulers from ELD regulations through 2019.

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