Drug And Alcohol Testing For Foreign Aircraft Repair Shops To Become Mandatory
March 5, 2024
There has been a development with regard to drug and alcohol testing in foreign aircraft repair shops and everybody seems to be welcoming this change. The FAA has proposed to enhance aviation safety by introducing a new regulation. According to…
DOT Establishes Fresh Advisory Committee to Influence Federal Strategy on Transportation Innovation
February 19, 2024
The new advisory committee instituted by the Department of Transportation comprises experts from critical fields and lines of work including advocates from local governments. There are other experts from the transport industry, labor bodies, and academia as well. WASHINGTON –…
2024 DOT Drug & Alcohol Reporting System Changes: What Employers Should Know
February 12, 2024
According to the US DOT, there will be a few changes in how safety-sensitive employers will be reporting their company’s drug and alcohol testing data. Does it spell trouble or complications for you? Let’s find out. From 1st January 2024,…
New York Senator Proposes Bill Requiring Human Presence in Autonomous Trucks
January 30, 2024
New York State Senator Pete Harckham, a Democrat from South Salem, Westchester County, recently sponsored a bill that has the support of unions. This law requires any autonomous truck traveling on state highways to have a human driver present. At…
US Trucking Job Loss Trends 2024 – Should The Workforce Stress Over The Seasonal Drift?
January 18, 2024
The year 2020 was a revelation of sorts for everybody working in the trucking industry in the US. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, it was only slightly different than in 2023. Surprising, isn't it? Several US for-hire…
U.S. Department of Transportation Invests $25 Million in Rural Autonomous Vehicle Research Program
January 3, 2024
In a groundbreaking move, the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) has announced a $25 million funding opportunity for the Rural Autonomous Vehicle (RAV) Research Program. This initiative, the first of its kind, is designed to unlock the potential benefits…
Vivek Ramaswamy is Set to Reveal His Trucking Policy at Iowa 80
December 21, 2023
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is gearing up to unveil his trucking policy at Iowa 80, renowned as the "World's Largest Truckstop." This strategic move is part of Ramaswamy's effort to underscore the pivotal role played by truckers in the…
Navigating the Future: Transforming Logistics with AI for Resilient and Efficient Supply Chains
December 12, 2023
In the fast-paced world of logistics, the marriage of artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI, promises to be the compass guiding the transformation of supply chains into resilient powerhouses. Technology, especially AI, has drastically transformed the global transportation, logistics, and supply…
PHMSA Invites Your Ideas for Safer Hazardous Material Transportation!
December 7, 2023
In a move to make hazardous material transportation even safer, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is asking for your help! They want your fresh ideas and intelligent techniques to boost safety in all modes of transporting hazardous…
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Drug And Alcohol Testing For Foreign Aircraft Repair Shops To Become Mandatory
There has been a development with regard to drug and alcohol testing in foreign aircraft repair shops and everybody seems to be welcoming this change. The FAA has proposed to…
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Threat Looming Over The Trucking Industry – Instances Of Increasing Cyberattacks Worry Experts
Beware Of Ransomware Crimes On The Rise A recent meet and discussion of the NMFTA cybersecurity panelists Antwan Banks, Shelly Thomas, Ernesto Ballesteros, Clarke Skoby, and Takeda Parker-Bradford of the…
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