Podcast #77: Expect These New & Updated Trucking Regulations in 2024
Listen to this new episode of the “Eyes on the Road” podcast as we discuss what you can expect with Warren Hoemann, a PrePass consultant and a former second in command at the FMCSA. He talks about new trucking rules involving: speed limiters, automatic emergency braking, side underride guards, hair testing truckers for illegal drugs, electronic truck identification, brokers and freight forwarders and much more.
Blog, Podcasts, Regulations, SafetyNavigating the Road Ahead: A Sneak Peek into 2024’s Trucking Regulatory Landscape
As busy as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and other federal regulatory agencies were during 2023, they couldn’t finalize everything on their rulemaking agendas in one calendar year. So, 2024 will offer the continuation of many rulemakings from 2023. Will these regulators take on anything completely new in 2024? The Unified Regulatory Agenda says yes… but remember that the dates shown for agency actions are only estimates.
Blog, Regulations, Safety, Trucking CommunityNavigating the Trucking Regulatory Landscape: A Recap of 2023
From the contentious discussions surrounding truck speed limiters to the examination of unique identification devices (UIDs) transmitting truck data to law enforcement, each development brought its own set of challenges and even controversy. This recap delves into the key highlights of changes in trucking regulations during 2023, providing insights into critical areas such as: automatic emergency braking, side underride guards, drug and alcohol testing procedures, and the evolving landscape of broker and freight forwarder regulations, among other areas.
Blog, Regulations, Safety, Trucking CommunityTake a Look Back Before Planning The Trucking Year Ahead
We talked about a lot of things this past year. Along the way we underscored the need to continually update federal forms in March, as well as continually exercise self-restraint in August. We urged awareness around athletic team buses in September and respect for crash responders in October. We even peeked at possible new technology in July and more. While the topics changed, one consistent theme repeated throughout 2023: the need to be proactive.
Blog, Regulations, Safety, Trucking CommunityFMCSA Raises Broker & Freight Forwarder Financial Responsibilities
Motor carriers have new protections against broker and freight forwarder fraud. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a final rule on broker and freight forwarder financial responsibilities with the aim of alleviating the effects of broker or trustee non-payment of claims. FMCSA says it listened closely to motor carrier and trucking association concerns and proposals found in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking when making the changes to how it regulates brokers.
Blog, Regulations, Trucking CommunityNLRB Joint-Employer Rule May Increase Trucking Labor Costs
The rule sets forth the factors the NLRB will examine when deciding whether two companies may be considered “jointly” responsible for the same employee. Joint responsibility potentially exposes both companies to legal damages for violation of worker’s rights and protections under law. Joint responsibility also opens a non-unionized company to the unionization efforts or grievances at another company. Founded in 1935, the NLRB is an independent federal agency protecting employees from unfair labor practices.
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