truck drivers

Last week, the Trump administration proposed changes to hours of service rules for commercial vehicle drives.  The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published the proposal seeking to give drivers “more flexibility while maintaining the safety limits on driving time.”  The pro...

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced it’s looking for public comments on potential revisions to agricultural commodity or livestock definitions in its hours-of-service regulations.  The agency worked hand-in-hand with the USDA to provide clarity for the nation’s commercial drivers and farmers.  Currently, sta...

Washington state Lawmakers pass legislation this week that will allow truck drivers to drive loads that happen to be a little over weight.  On Monday, the state House approved Senate Bill 5883.  The legislation allows drivers carrying crops exceed weight limits by up to 5% twice in a calendar year.   ...

When it comes to the overall Ag economy, trucking fresh goods to market or processing is a key component of the chain.  Yet, the Ag truck industry faces a shortage of drivers, now and well into the next decade.  John Sampson of the American Trucking Association, said they are doing many things trying to get additional drivers behind the wheel.   ...