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    States, FMCSA waive trucking regs as coronavirus increases need to restock

    Waiving rules could mean a better response to the COVID-19 crisis.

    By Jim Stinson • March 16, 2020
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    Canadian driver shortage creates $2.2B industry revenue loss

    The intertwined nature of North American trucking means a driver shortage in Canada could have serious impact on U.S. industries.

    By Jim Stinson • March 13, 2020
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    Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive

    These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry. 

    By Trucking Dive staff
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    Expanded emergency HOS exemptions include paper goods, fuel

    The FMCSA began lifting trucking regulations to allow movement of supplies critical to coronavirus mitigation and recovery. 

    By S.L. Fuller • Updated March 18, 2020
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    Lawmakers resurface $755M bill to fund truck parking spaces

    Congress said millions of dollars will help fix the shortage in available parking spots for commercial trucks, a years-long industry concern.

    By Jim Stinson , S.L. Fuller • Updated March 31, 2021
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    Coronavirus has trucking experts on edge for 2020

    Forecasts for the remainder of the year are mute, as COVID-19 and driver shortages play out.

    By Jim Stinson • March 9, 2020
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    California AG files brief to overturn AB5 injunction

    U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez​ said California "encroached on Congress’ territory" by removing motor carriers' choice to use owner-operators. The injunction remains in place until the court reaches a final verdict in the case. 

    By Matt Leonard • Jan. 16, 2020
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    Trucking braces for impact as uncertainty surrounds California’s AB5 law

    Though temporarily stayed, the controversial law presents a major shift for supply chains that experts expect to affect trucking capacity and eventually rates should it be fully enforced.

    By Matt Leonard , Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 23, 2019
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    FMCSA sends final HOS rule to the White House

    The suggested changes would provide more flexibility to truck drivers' 30-minute breaks and would allow them to split up the required 10-hour break from driving.

    By Matt Leonard • Updated March 3, 2020