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State legislations review on speed cameras and red light cameras

States continue to review regulations regarding speed cameras and red light cameras State legislators nationwide continue to review regulations regarding speed cameras and red light cameras. According to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, over 220 communities use speed cameras to enforce traffic rules, while approximately 340 municipalities have installed red light cameras. The Owner-Operator […]

Marijuana reclassification: implications for CDL drivers and public safety

It seeks to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, how does this affect shippers? The Biden Administration seeks to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III. According to reports, the Attorney General has presented this proposal to the White House Office of Management and Budget, backed by the opinion of the Department […]

The 2024 Postal Traffic Fatality Notification Act

Contracted carriers and Postal Service employees must report these incidents within three days of the accident The House of Representatives has passed the 2024 Postal Traffic Fatality Notification Act, a legislative measure designed to address concerns about road safety associated with the United States Postal Service. The bill, introduced by Congressman Gerry Connolly, a Democrat […]

Automatic emergency braking implementation: advancements and challenges

The USDOT continues to advance the implementation of AEB technology, while owner-operators express concerns The U.S. Department of Transportation continues to advance the implementation of Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) technology. Recently, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced a regulation that will require AEB installation on all passenger vehicles and light trucks by September […]

Truckers’ fight for fair overtime hours

A new final rule expands overtime protection to millions of workers, but excludes truckers The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a new final rule that expands overtime protection to millions of workers but excludes truckers. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is pushing for legislative change to eliminate the old overtime exemption for truckers. […]

Discussion on regulations in the transportation industry

The trucking industry, which relies heavily on contractors and owner-operators, how do regulations affect these groups? The delay in finalizing government regulations has sparked criticism and debates over the government’s speed of action. While some believe the government is moving too fast, others argue that regulations are too slow. Recently, representatives from the American Trucking […]

Briefs: new legislations in the trucking industry

The EPA, Colorado and Missouri introduce new legislation in the trucking industry Debate among truckers and EPA: truck emission standards The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set new emission standards for trucks, requiring a quarter of sleeper cab tractor-trailers to be “zero-emission” by 2032. These regulations, known as “Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for Heavy-Duty […]

Increasing efficiency: streamlining the transportation administrative process

New bill aims to streamline Transportation Security Administration certification process without compromising safety The Modernization of Transportation Security Credentialing Act aims to streamline the process of obtaining security credentials for commercial drivers. This is achieved through easy access to multiple certifications required in the freight transportation sector. Introduced this month, the initiative aims to reduce […]

Addressing truck accident compensation issues

Midwest states are considering reforming regulations regarding non-economic damages compensation in accidents The states in the upper Midwest region of the United States are considering reforming regulations regarding non-economic damages compensation in accidents involving large trucks. Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Washington are addressing issues associated with road transportation through new legislative proposals. Illinois: Limitation on […]

Federal Judge upholds AB5 regulations in California trucking law battle

Judge Roger Benítez ruled that AB5 does not violate the Constitution and any issues with it should be addressed politically In 2019, California passed the AB5 law for worker classification. The California Trucking Association filed a lawsuit, leading a district court to issue a preliminary injunction against the law’s enforcement in the trucking sector, which […]