Court Schedules Arguments on FMCSA's New Hours of Service Rule on March 15, 2013
Big changes are in store for commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders who test positive for drugs or alcohol. In October 2021, FMCSA issued a final rule aimed to improve highway safety. Under the rule, CDL holders with drug...more
It is common knowledge that a shortage of qualified drivers is a chronic problem in the trucking industry. For instance, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) has estimated that there are 48,000 open jobs in the...more
On December 2, 2016, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”) released a final rule creating the Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (the “Clearinghouse”). The rule is designed to...more
The Surface Transportation Act currently provides commercial drivers with recourse if they are retaliated against for refusing to violate federal motor carrier safety rules. Earlier this month, the Department of...more