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2022-08-30 15:11:22 -

FMCSA waives HOS rules for fuel haulers after oil refinery fire threatens supply in four midwestern states
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued an emergency declaration providing regulatory relief for certain fuel haulers following the unexpected closure of a major oil refinery in Indiana. On August 24, 2022, a fire occurred at the BP oil refinery in Whiting, Indiana, resulting in a loss of the facility’s electrical power and cooling systems. No injuries were...

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2022-06-06 21:57:34 -

Iowa DOT reminds truckers about railroad crossing rules following truck vs. train crash
Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Enforcement (Iowa DOT MVE) recently issued a reminder to truck drivers about using extra caution when crossing railroad tracks. A June 2, 2022, social media post from Iowa DOT MVE featured several photos from a recent truck vs. train collision. The post reads: An unfortunate reminder that railroad crossings demand everyone’s attention 100% of...

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2022-02-10 23:21:31 -

New CDL school rules “could pose a barrier” due to high cost of standardized trucking schools
Some trucking industry experts are concerned about the effects the newly instated trucking school regulations could have on recruiting new drivers. New federal rules regulating CDL training requirements went into effect on Monday. Now, some industry experts are concerned that the high price of standardized trucking schools will negatively affect the recruitment of new drivers. The new rules,...

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2025-04-28 23:50:14 -

President Orders New Enforcement of Rules for America's Truck Drivers: English Proficiency Now Mandatory
On April 28, 2025, the President of the United States signed a new executive order aimed at strengthening safety regulations for America’s truck drivers. Under the new directive, all commercial motor vehicle operators must demonstrate sufficient English proficiency to read, understand, and communicate effectively on the nation’s roadways. The order emphasizes that truck drivers...

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2022-06-10 11:07:11 -

Trucker files request for personal exemption from HOS rules
A truck driver of 30 years has applied for an exemption to the Hours of Service rules. The request was filed on the morning of Wednesday, June 8th. Leland Schmitt Jr. is an owner operator leased to D & E Transport in Clearwater, Minnesota and has been driving for 30 years. He is requesting a five year exemption from the 10 consecutive hours off duty requirement,...

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2022-05-18 13:21:02 -

US can waive HOS rules for formula deliveries if necessary
The US Department of Transportation is allowed to waive Hours of Service rules for drivers delivering baby formula according to a statement from Buttigieg. The possibility of waiving HOS was announced on May 16th in response to the current baby formula shortage in the United States. No official move to waive the HOS has been made yet, reported Reuters. “This is...

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