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Feds Again Extend HOS Rules

Federal regulators issued a fourth extension of a rare 50-state exemption of hours-of-service (HOS) rules due to ongoing health risks caused by COVID-19. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced in February it was…

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Feds Order Nixx LLC To Halt Operations

A small carrier based in MT has been declared an imminent hazard and ordered to stop operating by federal safety officials after they discovered widespread violations of safety regulations. The infractions ranged from drivers without commercial…

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FMCSA Adds Drivers To Safety Panel

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced the names of 25 drivers who will participate on a new panel to give the agency an on-the-road perspective on a variety of safety issues. Drivers…

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FMCSA Relaxing Driver Drug Tests

For carriers having trouble keeping up with truck driver drug screenings amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) said recently it will attempt to use discretion in enforcing the 2020 requirement…

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Feds Waive Some Drug Testing

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a temporary waiver letting employers skip pre-employment drug testing for certain drivers as the economy works to recover from COVID-19 shutdowns. The waiver, which went into

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FMCSA Updates Hours of Service Rule

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on May 14 published a long-awaited final rule updating hours of service (HOS) rules for commercial motor vehicle drivers that offer the industry more flexibility. The final rule…

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