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03
Jul
FMSCA Proposes Two Options to Address the Driver Shortage
The transportation industry provides millions of people an income each year. According to Driver Solutions, truck driving is the most popular job in 29 states. Yet, this industry remains one of the most forgotten about. Truck drivers are running more miles […]
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15
May
DAMAGE TO PACKAGING: A NEW PROPOSAL FROM NMFTA
Many people are aware of the NMFC, or National Motor Freight Classification. This is used to determine freight classes for a multitude of items being shipped throughout North America. The NMFC also contains many rules and regulations in the transport […]
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22
Feb
RECENT BOL CHANGES AND STB FINAL DECISION: PART 3
As reported in recent PNG Logistics Blog posts, on July 14, 2016, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) issued a supplement to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) to become effective on August 13, 2016. The supplement was to […]
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25
Jan
New Regulations For First Time CDL Applicants
The trucking industry is the backbone of the United States economy and workforce. There are currently 3.5 million drivers on the road and millions more working in warehouses, terminals, shipping offices and more. In total, it employs one out of […]
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18
Jan
FMCSA Establishes National Drug and Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse
The trucking industry must maintain a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to drug and alcohol use. However, under the current drug and alcohol screening programs, employers do not always have the proper tools to identify accurately and expeditiously CDL holders […]
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11
Jan
RECENT BOL CHANGES AND HOW THEY ARE BEING RECEIVED INDUSTRY-WIDE: PART 2
As previously reported in our August blog post, on July 14, 2016, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) issued a supplement to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) to become effective on August 13, 2016. The supplement was to […]
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10
Dec
SAFETY & HEALTH CONCERNS FOR TRUCK DRIVERS
Long-haul trucking is both one of the most crucial jobs and, unfortunately, one of its most risky. Long-haul truck drivers are essential to the transportation of goods in the United States, but the demands of their job may contribute to […]
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10
Nov
Speed Limiter Legislation Delayed (Again)
The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) and FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) is providing more details on its reasoning for extending the comment period (again) on the proposed speed limiter legislation. The FMCSA reported that the request from […]
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19
Oct
OOIDA TO CONGRESS: NO MANDATED SPEED LIMITERS PLEASE
OOIDA (Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association) asked on Oct 18th that the House Appropriations committee to remove the specific language for an upcoming bill that would then require a final decision to mandate speed limiters. This all started back in August […]
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23
Sep
TRANSIT TIMES DECODED
Transit times for LTL shipments can seem confusing at best for many shippers, and often lead to a wide array of frustration and often turn into a source of contention when everything doesn’t go as planned. A delayed shipment can […]
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