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The Impact of Pandemic – Related HOS Exemptions on Trucking Cases

When lawsuits occur in the trucking industry, the potential for “nuclear verdicts” – verdicts where a jury award exceeds $10 million – is enormous. According to the most recent research  on the matter from the American...more

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Deal Reached to Ease Some Commercial Trucking Backup at the Texas-Mexico Border

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Some commercial truck traffic could be moving again at one border bridge as late this afternoon. On April 14, 2022, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced an agreement with Nuevo León Governor Samuel Alejandro García Sepúlveda...more

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Hours of Service Waiver: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Announces Extension of COVID-19 Waiver

The Energy Marketers of America (“EMA”) announced in a November 29th publication that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”) has extended the nationwide hours of service (“HOS”) COVID-19 waiver through...more

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Financial Daily Dose 11.29.2021 | Top Story: Markets Look to Regain Footing After Omicron-Driven Black Friday Crash

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Uncertainty surrounding the emergence of the Omicron Variant in South Africa (and elsewhere since) drove markets to a dismal Black Friday performance, as hastily issued travel bans and fears of new lockdowns overwhelmed Wall...more

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FMCSA Extends COVID-19 Relief Measures Through May 2021

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Federal Motor Carrier Administration (FMCSA) acting Administrator Meera Joshi has extended the Emergency Declaration offering regulatory relief to commercial motor carriers transporting essential supplies to May 31, 2021....more

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Don’t Text on Me! Avoiding TCPA Liability for Texting Drivers, Customers and Employees in the COVID Era

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Even prior to the COVID era, the transportation and logistics industry was seeing an increased prevalence of instantaneous technological contact, via texts, for all types of logistics protocols and practices. Transportation...more

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FMCSA Temporarily Waives Certain Pre-Employment Substance Abuse Tests for CMV Drivers in Light of COVID-19

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Executive Summary: On June 5, 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) granted a waiver (effective from June 5, 2020 to September 30, 2020) from certain pre-employment testing requirements applicable to...more

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Overview of Recent Updates for Employers in the Commercial Trucking Industry

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the central role local and long haul trucking companies and drivers play in the overall U.S. economy and specifically our public health infrastructure. Now, as states and businesses...more

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Federal Government Suspends Long-Haul Truckers’ Hours of Service Rules To Help Cope With COVID-19 Pandemic

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Effective April 8, 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”) extended an emergency rule suspending “Hours of Service” rules that generally limit the number of hours certain truck...more

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OSHA Issues Guidance for Employers in Package Delivery Industry

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On April 13, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued guidance to employers in the package delivery industry intended to assist them in reducing the risk of their...more

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FMCSA Waives Certain License Renewals, Medical Card Renewals, And Requires Reporting Of Accidents For Drivers Operating Under...

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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a “Waiver in Response to COVID-19 Emergency” on March 24, 2020 concerning renewals of licenses and medical certifications for holders...more

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DOT Issues Guidance on Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

On March 23, 2020, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued guidance to DOT-regulated employers, employees, and service agents regarding drug and alcohol testing concerns during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In the...more

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COVID-19 and compliance with DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations

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In light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and its effects on the operations of companies and public health facilities, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has published a guidance document for DOT-regulated...more

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Department of Transportation Provides Guidance on Drug and Alcohol Testing During the COVID-19 Crisis

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On Monday, March 23, 2020, the United States Department of Transportation issued guidance for DOT-regulated employers, employees, and their service agents that might be facing challenges in meeting the department’s drug and...more

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Coronavirus: FMCSA Acts to Protect Against CDL and CLP Expirations

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On March 24, in response to COVID-19's impact on state driver licensing agencies, medical examiners, and the operators of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a...more

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FMCSA Addresses Potential Disruptions To Drug And Alcohol Testing During COVID-19 Crisis

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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued guidance on March 24, 2020 to address potential disruptions to mandated drug and alcohol testing during the COVID-19 crisis. The FMCSA...more

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FMCSA issues first nationwide Emergency Declaration in response to COVID-19 outbreaks

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Following the president's declaration of a national emergency related to the COVID-19 outbreaks, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued its first nationwide Emergency Declaration. Typically issued on a...more

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U.S. DOT Issues Guidance Regarding Drug And Alcohol Testing During COVID-19 Crisis

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The U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy Compliance issued guidance on March 23, 2020 to provide clarity with respect to existing requirements for DOT-mandated drug and alcohol testing during...more

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FMCSA Expands Emergency COVID-19 Relief Efforts Declaration

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On March 18, 2020, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier and Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued an Expanded Emergency Declaration broadening federal exemptions from compliance with certain driver...more

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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) // Emergency Declaration Allowing Regulatory Reprieve for Carriers and Drivers...

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In an effort to address critical transportation needs associated with the COVID-19 emergency, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued an emergency declaration on March 13, 2020 suspending multiple...more

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DOT-FMCSA Issues Federal Emergency Declaration Establishing Limited Reprieve from Driver Safety Regulations for COVID-10 Relief...

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On March 13, 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier and Safety Administration (FMCSA) of the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) announced and issued a national emergency declaration (Emergency Declaration) establishing...more

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