Regulatory and Legislative Update - January 2022
January 15, 2022 | Dan Boaz
Contents FMCSA has extended its emergency declaration regarding COVID-19 through February 28. For the latest version and other guidance related to COVID-19 is available at www.fmcsa.dot.gov/COVID-19. Note that use of the declaration now requires monthly reporting by carriers. Regulation and Enforcement Supreme Court blocks vaccination/testing mandate on larger employers Canadian vaccine mandate for U.S. truck drivers takes effect January 15 FMCSA announces younger driver pilot program White House sets strategy to recruit and develop more truck drivers FMCSA’s Joshi leaves agency for New York City post FMCSA again denies exemption from $75,000 broker bond requirement Legislation Bill would allow COVID relief funds to relieve supply chain challenges Advocacy and Comment Regulation and Enforcement Supreme Court blocks vaccination/testing mandate on larger employers The U.S. Supreme Court...
Louisiana's Transportation Plan To Benefit Hot Shot Trucking Industry
January 16, 2018 | Dan Boaz
After years of discussion and debate from countless stakeholders, Louisiana is starting a new infrastructure project. Governor John Bel Edwards unveiled a $600 million plan to improve the state’s highways. Focusing on widening Interstate 10, this plan will be a boon to Hot Shot Trucking and other transportation companies that traverse the state.