The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is functioning normally after experiencing connectivity issues that rendered the system unable to validate commercial driver licenses.
March 5, 2020Transportation Compliance News
Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Fired Driver's Civil Suit Against CBD Companies Set for Trial in October
Doug Horn, who was fired from his driving job after testing positive for marijuana after using CBD oil, has sued the companies that produced, sold and distributed the CBD.
March 5, 2020Movie Industry’s Drivers Seek Exemption From Full Clearinghouse Queries
A group that provides commercial motor vehicle driver services for major motion pictures studios, independent productions and commercial production houses in the U.S. has asked for an exemption that would allow it to conduct limited queries of the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse for its drivers, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced March 5.
March 5, 2020Elaine Chao Reiterates Trump Administration’s Focus on Rural Corridors
WASHINGTON — The country’s vast network of freight and commuter corridors across rural areas are receiving newfound attention under the Trump administration, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao insisted during a meeting with senators March 4.
March 4, 2020Secretary Elaine Chao: USDOT Part of Government Plan to Address Coronavirus
WASHINGTON — A White House task force led by Vice President Mike Pence that is tackling the spread of the coronavirus is assisted by input from transportation officials, Secretary Elaine Chao reminded senators March 4.
March 4, 2020Trucking Industry Weighs In on DOT Freight Plan
Infrastructure investment and increased truck parking capacity are among the recommendations listed by freight haulers that participated in the Department of Transportation’s request for information on its National Freight Strategic Plan.
March 4, 2020Fiat Sales Boss Set to Leave After Settling Dispute Over SEC Probe
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV’s U.S. sales chief will leave next month after settling a dispute over how he was paid during a federal probe into the carmaker’s reporting practices.
March 4, 2020Maine Panel Recommends Hiking Road Funding
AUGUSTA, Maine — A commission tasked with solving Maine’s transportation funding shortfall will recommend an immediate infusion of between $20 million and $60 million while punting a range of possible solutions to the next Legislature.
March 4, 2020Electric Vehicle Industry Thriving in Southern California, Report Says
California already is a world leader in the embryonic electric vehicle industry but needs more government help to flourish, according to a new report from the Los Angeles Economic Development Corp.
March 4, 2020US Business Leaders Caution Against Overreacting to Virus
U.S. Chamber of Commerce officials and travel industry leaders urged businesses and consumers not to overreact to the spread of coronavirus and to take precautions while going about business as usual.
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