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Trucking Issues Quickly Hit DOT Secretary Buttigieg's Radar
The following six trucking policy issues are already on DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg's radar: A speed limiter mandate A side underride guard mandate, and stronger rear underride guard standards Continued...
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How Can We Get Better Fleet Safety Outcomes?!
Executives at U.S. trucking companies likely ask this question to themselves and their teams on a very regular basis. While there is no cookie-cutter answer and no proverbial silver bullet,...
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No Carbon Copy
With every new presidential administration comes new priorities. For President Biden's administration, one theme stands out: climate change. One early action in this arena could impact the trucking industry. Namely,...
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To Paper or Not to Paper
Every year around this time, STC eagerly waits for the latest version of the Out-of-Service (OOS) criteria, published by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. It's a document that outlines all...
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Did You Know?
Newly Revised & Timely STC Training Webinar – Independent Contractor Relations – Dos, Don'ts & Best Practices
STC recently updated its comprehensive 1-hour webinar training program focused on how front-line motor carrier employees should interact with independent contractors (ICs). With recent court decisions in California, and Biden...
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Only 25% of Submitted Crashes Deemed Ineligible by FMCSA
Thus far, only 25% of crashes submitted to FMCSA's Crash Preventability Determination program have been deemed to be ineligible crash types.
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Rear and Inside at the Rear Strikes Account for Almost Half of all Crashes
Struck in the rear and struck at the side at the rear accounted for almost half (45%) of all crashes submitted to the Crash Preventability Determination program.
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STC Has (Virtually) Been All Over The Road This Year
STC has been on the road during COVID (virtually of course). Check out who we’ve been talking to.
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In the News
STC President Takes Part In FreightWaves' Annual Review Podcast
FreightWaves spoke with STC President Dave Osiecki about what the year in review in trucking and what to expect in 2021. In the podcast, Osiecki discusses the capacity squeeze, including the impact...
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STC President Joins FreightWaves to Discuss Document Retention in Face of Cyber Attacks
STC President Dave Osiecki recently joined FreightWaves to discuss the issue of document retention in light of recent cyber attacks on UPS and Norfolk Southern. Osiecki commented that carriers still...
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STC President Joins Transport Topics to Discuss FY 2020 Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Results
STC President Dave Osiecki recently spoke to Transport Topics to about the final 2020 Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse results and what they mean. Osiecki commented that the low rate of drivers completing their...
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