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Clearinghouse Update: Query Notifications
Query Notifications The Clearinghouse will now notify employers if there is a change to a driver’s Clearinghouserecord up to 12 months following a driver query. Previously, after conducting a pre-employment query, an employer received a notification from the Clearinghouse if there was a change to that driver’s Clearinghouse record within 30 days. FMCSA…
Read MoreJ.J. Keller Center for Marketing seeking applicants for in-cab technology survey
The J. J. Keller Center for Market insights is the research arm of J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. The center conducts studies that are then shared with the public to further awareness of and conversation about important safety and compliance topics. Currently, we are fielding an anonymous survey about in-cab technology,…
Read MoreATRI Launches New Survey to Understand Impacts of Marijuana Legalization
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 15, 2023 Contact: Jeffrey Short (770) 432-0628 ext. 2 JShort@trucking.org ATRI Launches New Survey to Understand Impacts of Marijuana Legalization Washington, D.C. – The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today launched a survey seeking motor carrier input on the impact of marijuana legalization on the trucking…
Read MoreTENNESSEE PLACES SEVEN LOCATIONS ON LIST OF NATION’S WORST BOTTLENECKS
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE UNTIL Wednesday, February 8, 2023 7:00 a.m. ET Contact: Rebecca Brewster (404) 247-8787 rbrewster@trucking.org February 8, 2023 TENNESSEE PLACES seven LOCATIONS ON LIST OF NATION’S WORST BOTTLENECKS Washington, DC – The American Transportation Research Institute today released its 12th annual list highlighting the most congested bottlenecks for trucks in America,…
Read MoreTENNESSEE HIGHWAY SAFETY OFFICE REMINDS CITIZENS THAT “FANS DON’T LET FANS DRIVE DRUNK”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, February 1, 2023 CONTACT: ARRIALE TABSON Mobile: 615-767-3242 Arriale.Tabson@tn.gov TENNESSEE HIGHWAY SAFETY OFFICE REMINDS CITIZENS THAT “FANS DON’T LET FANS DRIVE DRUNK” Lt. Scott Legieza to discuss fatal drunk-driving crash involving his son, Officer Destin Legieza NASHVILLE – On Friday, February 10, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office and the…
Read MoreTruckload Carriers Association and Carriers Edge Announce 2023 Best Fleets to Drive For
15th anniversary edition of the program will see 30 fleets honored at the TCA Convention in Orlando ALEXANDRIA, Virginia and NEWMARKET, Ontario: Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and CarriersEdge today unveiled the 2023 Best Fleets to Drive For®. The Top 20 winners are comprised of for-hire trucking companies from across North America that are…
Read MoreNext Generation in Trucking Rolls Out New Educational Presentation
How about adding just one more New Year’s resolution to your list? Volunteer to speak to a class of middle school or high school students about the trucking industry and future career opportunities. Yes, you can do it. It is important to pass along our own experience and knowledge to future generations, it’s…
Read MorePUBLISHED: Broker and Freight Forwarder Financial Responsibility
The attached NPRM has been published in the Federal Register today, Docket No. FMCSA-2016-0102. SUMMARY: FMCSA proposes the implementation of certain requirements under the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21). Previously, FMCSA implemented the MAP-21 requirement to increase the financial security amount for brokers from $25,000 to $75,000 for household brokers…
Read MoreHighway Transport’s Pam Randol selected as finalist for NTTC Driver of the Year Grand Champion
NEWS RELEASE Highway Transport’s Pam Randol selected as finalist for NTTC Driver of the Year Grand Champion The National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) has recognized Highway Transport driver Pamela “Pam” Randol as one of eight finalists in the 2022-2023 Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year Grand Champion program. The eight finalists advance…
Read MoreA Notice for Federal Drug Testing Collection Sites & CDL Employers
On September 9, 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) sent out a list serve titled “A Notice for Federal Drug Testing Collection Sites & CDL Employers Regarding FMCSA Regulated Employees”. The notice reminds collection sites and employers to only use a Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (CCF) when testing employees subject to…
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