Category: Trucking News

Temporary delay in U.S. driver training bill

WASHINGTON, DC -- Thanks to a “Regulatory Freeze Pending Review” issued by the White House on January 20, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has “temporarily delayed” the effective date of its final rule on minimum entry-level CDL training requirements until March 21. However, while the rule's effective date has been extended, the agency did not adjust the rule's all-important compliance date— which remains February 7, 2020. In practical terms, that means this delay is only a move on paper. ...Read the rest of this story

Attention truckload carriers: This program's for you.

ALEXANDRIA, VA--The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has launched an accreditation initiative for the truckload segment of the motor carrier industry. The program will create a community of individuals who are dedicated to their professional development within the truckload industry, help truckload carriers attract new people to their companies, and create career paths as a retention tool. ...Read the rest of this story