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PrePass Insider Newsletter – January 2023

The PrePass Insider newsletter is your monthly digest of trucking news and everything PrePass. Not subscribed to this newsletter? Subscribe now. Podcast: New Trucking Regulations You Can Expect in 2023 Now that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has an administrator for the first time in years, expect to see

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Podcast #71: New Trucking Regulations You Can Expect in 2023

Now that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has an agency head for the first time in years expect to see a raft of new and updated trucking regulations in 2023. Listen to this new episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast as we discuss anticipated rules when

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PrePass Insider Newsletter – December 2022

Your monthly digest of trucking news and everything PrePass. Not subscribed to this newsletter? Subscribe now. FMCSA Proposes New Electronic IDs for Most Trucks The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is considering a plan that would require all trucks in interstate commerce to be equipped with devices that electronically transmit

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Podcast #70: FMCSA Proposes New Electronic IDs for Most Trucks

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is considering a plan that would require all trucks in interstate commerce to be equipped with devices that electronically transmit the identity of trucks to law enforcement. However, the proposal has raised several questions, including privacy concerns, and how this information would be used.

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PrePass Insider Newsletter – November 2022

Your monthly digest of trucking news and everything PrePass. Not subscribed to this newsletter? Subscribe now. FMCSA Examining Electronic IDs for Trucks The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has granted a petition from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance to consider requiring all interstate commercial motor vehicles to have devices installed

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Podcast #68: Debunking Weigh Station Bypass Service Myths

There are many myths in the trucking industry, and some may cost you time, money, and even fuel. Listen to this new episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast to learn which myths about weigh station bypass service simply are not true.  Host Evan Lockridge talks with PrePass

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Podcast #66: Why Diesel Prices Are High and When Could They Drop?

Guest: Tom Kloza, analyst, Oil Price Information Service With diesel fuel prices at or near record highs, many in trucking are wondering why has this happened and when prices will finally ease up? Listen to the new episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast from PrePass as host

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Podcast #65: Does the Truck ELD Mandate Actually Make Roads Safer?

Guest: Andrew Balthrop, research associate, University of Arkansas The idea behind mandating electronic logging devices for truck drivers is pretty simple – to reduce hours of service violations and improve safety. However, a recent study shows that the ELD mandate, which took full effect four years ago, has had some

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Podcast #64: Truck Driver Drug Testing Changes Launched

Guest: Dan Horvath, vice president of safety policy, American Trucking Associations For many years, testing truck drivers for illegal drug use has remained virtually the same. Now, the first of two major changes has gotten underway by the federal government. Listen to this episode of the “Eyes on the Road”

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Podcast #63: Tracking Truck Driver Wages: Going Beyond Pay Per Mile

Guest: Leah Shaver, president and CEO, National Transportation Institute Traditionally, many trucking fleets pay their drivers by the mile, especially in the truckload sector. And while these pay rates have increased overall, especially the past couple of years, they still create a pain point for many behind the wheel. But

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