Regulation: Page 17

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    FMCSA ends COVID-19 hours of service relief

    An emergency provision to help ensure deliveries of certain freight during the pandemic expired.

    By • Oct. 17, 2022
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    XPO spins off its brokerage arm

    RXO outlines risks, growth potential ahead of XPO spinoff

    The brokerage noted that the revenue tied to its top customers could present risk. An industry expert downplayed those concerns.

    By • Oct. 12, 2022
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive

    These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry. 

    By Trucking Dive staff
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    Labor Department proposes changes to worker classification rules

    The proposal comes just months after the Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to a California law that stands to reclassify owner-operators as employees.

    By Ryan Golden , • Updated Oct. 12, 2022
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    Gatik launches fully driverless autonomous routes in Canada

    The startup is working with grocery chain Loblaws to deliver online orders.

    By • Oct. 7, 2022
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    OOIDA pushes FMCSA for decision on broker requirements

    The lack of public progress has undermined carriers’ confidence, the association’s CEO wrote in a Sept. 28 letter.

    By • Oct. 5, 2022
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    Trucking voices press FMCSA on hair testing as agency awaits health ruling

    Dozens of stakeholders participated in the agency's call for comments on the drug testing method. Here's a roundup of notable contributions.

    By • Oct. 4, 2022
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    Nikola recalls all Tre BEV trucks in US due to seat belt defect

    The flaw could increase the risk of injury during a crash, according to the NHTSA.

    By • Sept. 28, 2022
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    Flashback: FMCSA’s recent moves as new boss takes the helm

    With possible regulatory changes still under review, here's a look at some of the key rules the agency recently implemented or is currently reviewing.

    By • Sept. 26, 2022
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    Hutcheson confirmed as FMCSA head, ending agency’s yearslong void

    The agency has lacked a permanent leader since Ray Martinez left the post in late 2019.

    By • Sept. 23, 2022
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    FMCSA asks for responses to possible ELD rules changes

    The agency is considering changes such as removing an exemption for pre-2000 engines.

    By • Sept. 21, 2022
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    USA Truck shareholders greenlight DB Schenker deal

    With internal hurdles cleared, the deal to acquire the U.S. trucking company and its 1,900-strong fleet is expected to close Thursday.

    By • Sept. 13, 2022
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    DOT to reduce interstate registration fee by 31%

    The move comes after the program collected more than the maximum amount of revenue in previous years.

    By • Sept. 13, 2022
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    A California employment attorney talks AB5

    Littler's Damon Ott weighs in on how carriers should prepare for the labor law's enforcement.

    By • Sept. 12, 2022
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    Container dwell fee paused at Port of New York and New Jersey

    The port authority says a fee is still coming to incentivize cargo movement, but will revise the current language.

    By • Sept. 9, 2022
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    COVID-19 hours of service relief extended into October

    The FMCSA will continue to provide waivers to speed up transport of essential goods such as food, gasoline and medical supplies.

    By • Sept. 1, 2022
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    Trucking braces for enforcement of California labor, climate laws

    Drayage carriers face significant hurdles to comply with AB5 and upcoming emissions rules, Harbor Trucking Association CEO Matt Schrap said.

    By • Aug. 31, 2022
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    J.B. Hunt, Werner Enterprises join White House freight data exchange

    Shippers, carriers and logistics providers have begun exchanging data as part of the Freight Logistics Optimization Works initiative.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 31, 2022
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    Pennsylvania readies for electronic preclearance system

    A new policy will allow third parties to operate electronic weigh station inspections. 

    By • Aug. 18, 2022
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    Flashback: Companies prepare for AB5 enforcement

    The law requires the state’s estimated 70,000 owner-operators to be reclassified as employees instead of independent operators.

    By • Aug. 16, 2022
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    AB5 ‘will be disruptive, and people haven’t prepared,’ Schneider CEO warns

    The carrier was surprised by the number of drivers willing to move out of state.

    By • Aug. 9, 2022
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    Flashback: AV laws grow with tech around the corner

    As companies prepare to commercialize autonomous trucking, state and federal governments step up regulation. 

    By • Aug. 8, 2022
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    US appeals court sides with FMCSA over hours of service changes

    A legal challenge has failed to reverse changes from 2020 that eased hours of service reporting requirements.

    By • Aug. 3, 2022
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    Port of Oakland sues AB5 protesters with aim of stopping future disruptions

    The lawsuit also reveals new details on the events surrounding the protests, including a mention that some trucking companies were pushing for the protests to end.

    By • Aug. 3, 2022
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    AB5 protests intensified container backlog at Port of Oakland: report

    Container dwell times stretched to more than two weeks after the mid-July protests, project44 said.

    By • Aug. 2, 2022
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    Nearly 20 states push ahead with truck electrification plan

    Participating jurisdictions will strive to make 30% of truck sales electric by 2030 under the plan.

    By • July 28, 2022