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STC’s Summary of Safety-Related Trends in 2019
While preparing for a recent panel discussion, an industry colleague reached out to STC to ask what we saw as current and future safety trends in trucking. We thought we’d...
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The Clearinghouse – New Rules Provide a Fresh Opportunity
STC has been traveling the country - physically and virtually - educating motor carriers on how to prepare to comply with the CDL Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse rules that FMCSA...
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Regulatory Outlook for 2020
As 2019 draws to a close, here is a a look forward at what the trucking industry can expect on the regulatory front in 2020. Candidly, it’s slim pickings for...
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Brief Commentary on Ray Martinez’s Tenure at FMCSA
During a recent podcast, STC was asked to comment on Ray Martinez’s tenure as the FMCSA Administrator. The interviewer asked if his legacy would be tied to more flexible HOS...
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Did You Know?
The percentage increase in the number of federal compliance reviews
38 – The percentage increase in the number of federal compliance reviews that did not result in a rating from FY 2018 to FY 2019
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The number of motor carriers of all sizes offering military drivers
14 – The number of motor carriers of all sizes offering military drivers under 21 years old jobs as interstate truck drivers as part of FMCSA’s pilot project
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FMCSA recently published new research
FMCSA recently published new research that examined the effectiveness of the current vision standard for CMV drivers? The findings are interesting. Full report can be found here: https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/42735
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Training Webinar: Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, What Carriers Need to Know to be Ready in 2020
Get educated! There’s a whole host of things carriers and drivers must know; Communicate with your drug and alcohol testing third party administrator (TPA) to understand how they can help...
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In the News
STC President & CEO Dave Osiecki was quoted in FreightWaves
STC President & CEO Dave Osiecki was quoted in FreightWaves this week regarding proposed rules on mandatory hair testing for drugs in the transportation sector. Read the full article in...
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