Regulatory and Legislative Update - March 2024
March 13, 2024 | Dan Boaz
Regulatory and legislative updates for March include the FMCSA awarding $180 million in grants to promote CMV safety, finalizing a rule governing billing practices, CVSA opening nominations for driver award, the FMCSA updating ELD guidance related to cross border transportation and more. Contents Regulation and Enforcement FMCSA to award $180 million in grants to promote CMV safety FMC finalizes rule governing billing practices for demurrage and detention Truck Leasing Task Force to Hold Hybrid Meeting at MATS CSVA schedules International Roadcheck for May 14-16 CVSA opens nominations for driver award Comment periods still open in various proceedings Recreational activity providers exempted from authority registration FMCSA updates ELD guidance related to cross border transportation FMCSA removes five devices from list of registered ELDs Owner-operator seeks ELD exemption on grounds of...
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Regulatory and Legislative Update - February 2024
February 22, 2024 | Dan Boaz
Regulatory news for February 2024 includes the FMCSA eyeing June 2025 for proposed rule on safety fitness procedures, the FMCSA asking drivers to provide copies of lease-purchase agreements, the FMCSA proposing to revise various CDL regulations, updates of medical advisory criteria and more. Contents Regulation and Enforcement FMCSA eyes June 2025 for proposed rule on safety fitness procedures Groups question relevance of studies to safety fitness procedures rewrite FMCSA asks drivers to provide copies of lease-purchase agreements FMCSA proposes to revise various CDL regulations Input sought on FMCSA study of sexual assault and harassment in trucking Comments sought on FMCSA driver detention study FMCSA updates medical advisory criteria, publishes updated handbook Certified medical examiners must correct outdated info by February 23 Legislation New Jersey increases CMV minimum insurance...
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Regulatory and Legislative Update - January 2024
January 28, 2024 | Dan Boaz
Regulatory and legislative news for January 2024 includes FMCSA Registration Modernization Stakeholder Day, the DOL issuing its final rule on independent contractor classification, comments being sought on petitions to overturn California and Washington preemption and more. Contents Regulation and Enforcement FMCSA Registration Modernization Stakeholder Day DOL issues final rule on independent contractor classification Comments sought on petitions to overturn California and Washington preemption FMCSA seeks comments on additional info related to safety fitness proceeding CARB suspends enforcement of zero-emissions fleet rule pending EPA action Truck Leasing Task Force meeting held January 18 DOT increases civil penalties by about 3.2 percent FMCSA proposes to raise UCR fees by 25 percent Legislation House bill would increase truck insurance minimum to $5 million House bill would lower...
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The Advantages of Hot Shot Trucking for Small Businesses
November 28, 2023 | Dan Boaz
In the world of logistics, small businesses often face unique challenges when it comes to shipping their products efficiently and cost-effectively. This is where hot shot trucking can be a game-changer. Hot shot trucking offers a range of advantages that can significantly benefit small businesses, enabling them to compete in the marketplace and meet customer demands. In this blog post, we will explore the advantages of hot shot trucking for small businesses, including cost savings, flexibility, and faster delivery times.
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Regulatory and Legislative Update - November 2023
November 22, 2023 | Dan Boaz
Contents Regulation and Enforcement NLRB issues final rule on determining joint employer status Comments due November 29 on potential SMS changes FMCSA issues final rule on broker/forwarder financial responsibility Medical waste removal firm seeks exemption for additional driving time Company seeks HOS exemption for drivers hauling cement Firm seeks exemption to allow use of camera alternative to mirrors Legislation House and Senate bills would repeal overtime exemption for truckers Advocacy and Comment Regulation and Enforcement NLRB issues final rule on determining joint employer status The National Labor Relations Board issued a final rule addressing the standard for determining joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act. The rule reverses a 2020 rule that had set a higher threshold for joint-employer status by requiring that a putative joint employer possess and...
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Essential Tips for Successful Hot Shot Trucking
November 16, 2023 | Dan Boaz
Running a successful hot shot trucking business requires a combination of effective strategies, attention to detail, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Whether you're a new entrant or an experienced hot shot trucker, adopting essential tips can help you navigate the industry and increase your chances of success. In this blog post, we will provide practical advice and strategies for running a thriving hot shot trucking business, covering client acquisition, load management, and route optimization.
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Regulatory and Legislative Update - October 2023
October 20, 2023 | Dan Boaz
Contents Regulation and Enforcement White House considering final DOL rule on independent contractor status FMCSA narrows the scope of emergency regulatory relief DOT updates tentative schedule for significant rulemakings Comment periods still open on SMS, DataQs proposals FMCSA to withhold public access to certain carrier data Truck Leasing Task Force to meet October 17 Women of Trucking Advisory Board to meet October 26 Advocacy and Comment Regulation and Enforcement White House considering final DOL rule on independent contract status The White House Office of Management and Budget is reviewing a draft final Department of Labor (DOL) rule that would revise how the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) analyzes worker classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA). Although the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) published in October 2022 did not address issues specific to trucking,...
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Regulatory and Legislative Update - September 2023
September 20, 2023 | Dan Boaz
Contents Regulation and Enforcement FMCSA relaunches effort to revamp safety fitness determinations FMCSA proposes a federal appeals process for DataQs DOL proposes to guarantee overtime pay for more workers Lawless named FMCSA assistant administrator and chief safety officer Two devices removed from list of registered ELDs FMCSA announces grants for CDL programs, infrastructure Alaskan ice road school denied skills test exemption Hawaii seeks CDL skills test relief for Lanai and Molokai Legislation Senate considering consolidated funding bill that includes DOT programs Advocacy and Comment Regulation and Enforcement FMCSA relaunches effort to revamp safety fitness determinations FMCSA once again is considering changes to its methodology for determining when a motor carrier is unfit. The advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) comes more than six years after the agency withdrew a...
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The History of Hot Shot Trucking in North America
September 5, 2023 | Dan Boaz
Businesses facing shipping emergencies have long counted on hot shot trucking to fill the gaps. But the hotshot field didn’t just pop into existence as it is today. Rather, this bastion of emergency shipping developed slowly over time, emerging and expanding in tandem with the rest of the trucking industry. From the earliest days of pre-automotive transport to the modern era of brokers, reshoring, and JIT production systems, hot shot providers have tailored their services to the most pressing logistical challenges of their eras. By learning this history, businesses can better appreciate the true dynamism of hotshot trucking and understand what it has to offer in any environment. We Can Help " Hot Shot Trucking Prehistory \n Understanding the history of hotshot trucking, ironically, starts with looking back toward a time when there were no trucks! Long before the invention of the...
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What is Hot Shot Trucking? aka HotShot Trucking
August 21, 2023 | Dan Boaz
Modern business is all about strict timelines. Whether your field is manufacturing, extraction, retail, or research and development, your operations are bound to rely on a variety of activities that operate in tandem. The most minor of supply shortages can throw these activities off, potentially costing you thousands of dollars just for a few hours' delay. Success thus hinges on your ability to right the ship as quickly as possible after a supply shortage arises. The quicker you can fill that gap and get things back to business as usual, the more efficient and profitable your business will be over the long haul. Hot shot trucking is the art of dealing proactively with supply issues. Designed specifically to address supply and distribution problems that arise without warning, hotshot trucking tactics involve coordinating a network of carriers in a variety of locations. By calling on the...
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Regulatory and Legislative Update - August 2023
August 18, 2023 | Dan Boaz
Contents Regulation and Enforcement FMCSA to revisit state regulation of drivers’ rest breaks Three devices removed from list of registered ELDs FMCSA updates technical guidance on ELDs Brian Stansbury appointed FMCSA’s chief counsel FMCSA rejects driver’s requested exemption from multiple HOS requirements Legislation Senate DOT funding bill would block younger driver program mandates Senate bill would establish a carrier selection standard House bill would overturn minimum training requirements for new drivers Senate bill would bar FMCSA from implementing a speed limiter rule Courts Federal law preempts negligent selection claim against broker, appeals court rules Advocacy and Comment Regulation and Enforcement FMCSA to revisit state regulation of drivers’ rest breaks The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has taken the unusual step of inviting two states to seek relief from...
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Regulatory and Legislative Update - July 2023
July 19, 2023 | Dan Boaz
Contents Regulation and Enforcement FMCSA close to seeking input on safety fitness determination regulations FMCSA takes steps to address counteract fraudulent carriers Final guidance issued on definitions of brokers and bona fide agents Truck Leasing Task Force holds inaugural session FMCSA plans to address mandate concerning carriers’ knowledge of regulations NHTSA, FMCSA plan to mandate automatic braking systems on new trucks CARB, truck makers reach agreement on emissions regulations FMCSA clarifies reissuance date of guidance on its portal Driver denied request for a 5/5 split of sleeper berth time FMCSA plans to exempt recreational activity providers from authority registration FMCSA grants exemption to allow use of LED flares solely FMCSA still plans to study human interaction with automated driving systems Legislation House DOT funding bill would block speed limiters, address...
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Regulatory and Legislative Update - June 2023
June 16, 2023 | Dan Boaz
Contents Regulation and Enforcement Labor Department nominee concedes federal ABC test is up to Congress Volpe Center supporting FMCSA in test of wireless inspections CVSA announces Operation Safe Driver Week for July 9-15 Women of Trucking Advisory Board to meet June 29 FMCSA launches anti-human trafficking campaign Brenna Marron to head FMCSA’s government affairs office Legislation House T&I Committee approves package of bills related to trucking House bill would expand carriers’ access to driver safety data House bill would allow expanded use of G.I. Bill benefits for CDL training President Biden vetoes Congress’ disapproval of EPA rule on truck emissions Advocacy and Comment Regulation and Enforcement Labor Department nominee concedes federal ABC test is up to Congress President Biden’s nominee to be U.S. Secretary of Labor told a House committee on June 7 that the department has no...
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Regulatory and Legislative Update - May 2023
May 12, 2023 | Dan Boaz
Contents Regulation and Enforcement DOT to allow oral fluids testing for controlled substances FMCSA forms task force on truck leasing FMCSA says states may grant CDLs or CLPs to Mexican citizens under DACA program California mandates zero-emissions vehicles by 2042 Comment periods closing soon on SMS changes, crash preventability program Propane industry denied broad HOS exemption Alaskan ice road school seeks skills test exemption FMCSA renews exemption for lighting during towing CVSA International Roadcheck to be held May 16-18 Legislation Congress likely to vote down EPA rule on truck emissions but not overturn a veto Cuellar bill addresses staged collisions, disclosure of lawsuit funding House bill would bar FMCSA from implementing a speed limiter rule Advocacy and Comment Regulation and Enforcement DOT to allow oral fluids testing for controlled substances The U.S. Department of...
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Regulatory and Legislative Update - April 2023
April 19, 2023 | Dan Boaz
Contents Regulation and Enforcement FMCSA proposes to expand scope of crash preventability review program FMCSA plans rulemaking on broker disclosure of transaction records Hearing for Labor Department nominee Julie Su set for April 20 EPA proposes minimum levels for zero-emissions vehicles All-Ways Track ELD removed from FMCSA’s list of registered devices FMCSA to reduce UCR fees by about 9% in 2024 Docket on proposed SMS changes open until May 16 Legislation House, Senate bills would authorize $755 million for truck parking Florida enacts lawsuit reform legislation Courts Appeals court upholds preemption of broker’s negligent selection Court’s ruling could reopen the door to trucking claims on AB 5 Advocacy and Comment Regulation and Enforcement FMCSA proposes to expand scope of crash preventability review program FMCSA proposed to broaden the scope of existing crash types within the...
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