May 13, 2022
Thousands of drivers who have tested positive for marijuana have not enrolled in return-to-work programs, exacerbating the already critical driver shortage. Any use of marijuana is a violation and can result in significant legal liability. STC’s Sean Garney said,...
May 10, 2022
A longstanding federal ban on marijuana use for truckers is hampering the administration’s goal of putting more truck drivers on the road to deal with the stagnant chain supply the country is facing. STC’s Sean Garney said, “the industry loses drivers to other jobs...
Apr 28, 2022
Industry and law enforcement members met earlier this month at the annual Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) spring workshop. The forum facilitates discussion on how to best apply the federal motor carrier safety regulations in a fair and reasonable manner. One...
Apr 28, 2022
Unfortunately, the relationship between motor carriers and law enforcement is, at times, antagonistic, despite our shared mission of safety on our highways. That’s why the American Trucking Associations established the Law Enforcement Advisory Board (LEAB) to...
Apr 28, 2022
Since its inception, STC has closely tracked the testing and deployment of automated vehicle technology. Many have seen trucking as the natural early adopter of this technology, given the acute driver shortage and existential need for the efficiency gains automated...
Apr 28, 2022
FMCSA’s Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request to Congress, asks for $874 Million, and that, along with an additional $135 million from the recently enacted Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, would provide the Agency with more than $1 Billion in resources next year for CMV...
