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January 10, 2024

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Sleeper Berth Time Longer than 8 Hours Must be Paid, Rules Federal Court

In December, a federal appeals court issued a ruling stating that the time team drivers spend in the sleeper berth beyond eight hours is ...

January 9, 2024

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Florida Agency Submits New Exemption Request, Public Responds with Opposition and Support

A request by a Florida agency for an exemption from a segment of the CDL skills test regulations has garnered a diverse range of ...

January 9, 2024

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New Impaired Driving Mandate May be on the Docket, According to NHTSA

As part of a concerted initiative to enhance road safety by curbing the influence of intoxicated and distracted drivers, the National Highway Traffic Safety ...

January 9, 2024

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Annual TRB Conference Sees DOT Secretary Buttigieg as Headliner

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is set to headline the annual Transportation Research Board meeting, a gathering of stakeholders, academics, and experts addressing various challenges ...

January 8, 2024

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Nationwide Transportation will be Improved by USDOT

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has taken a significant step in advancing transportation innovation by establishing the Transforming Transportation Advisory Committee (TTAC). This ...

January 8, 2024

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TCA Driver of the Year Has 30 Years (And Counting) In the Driver’s Seat

Recognized as one of the 2023 Drivers of the Year by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), Sholar’s journey began in 1992 in iron construction ...

January 5, 2024

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Georgia Changes Process for Earning CDL

The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) has introduced a revamped commercial motor vehicle skills testing process, aimed at modernizing and enhancing the overall ...

January 5, 2024

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Electrifying the Trucking Industry May Not be Anywhere in the Near Future

The ongoing battle to improve air quality is unfolding in the trucking industry, where the push for cleaner technologies is gaining momentum. Electric trucks ...

January 5, 2024

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Trucking Companies Adding Emotional and Mental Support Staff

Results from a 2023 survey shed light on the challenges faced by company drivers in managing stress. According to the survey, 36% of drivers ...

January 4, 2024

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CARB’s Clean Truck Check Reporting Deadline Pushed Back

Owners and operators of heavy-duty trucks navigating California roads now have until Jan. 31, 2024, to submit their initial compliance reports for inclusion in ...