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FMCSA Proposes Hours of Service Fixes to Improve Flexibility for Commercial Drivers

August 14, 2019 By New York Truckstop Leave a Comment

Though wildly controversial the ELD Mandate has flashed a light on some major concerns that have been plaguing the trucking industry for some time now. One is the lack of available safe overnight parking, particularly in Metro areas. Another is the issues with hours of service (HOS) regulations. Thousands of drivers across the nation implored […]

Filed Under: Legislation, Pending Legislation

18 Year Old Drivers: Good for Business or Bad for Safety?

July 21, 2015 By New York Truckstop Leave a Comment

truck laws and regulations

On July 21, 2015 The New York Times Editorial Board accused the transportation industry of always getting what they want from Congress, safety be damned.

Filed Under: Federal, Legislation, Pending Legislation Tagged With: driving age

Tax Credits for Road Projects

May 5, 2015 By New York Truckstop Leave a Comment

tax credit for road projects

With less than a month until the Highway Trust Fund will expires, lawmakers are scrambling to come up with a funding initiative. On May 4th Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and John Hoeven (R-N.D.) announced the Move America Act of 2015.

Filed Under: Federal, Funding, Legislation, Pending Legislation Tagged With: Highway Trust Fund, infrastructure funding, Move America Act of 2015, tax credits, tax-exempt

From the office of Senator Schumer

April 29, 2015 By New York Truckstop Leave a Comment

Charles E. Schumer

Thank you for your letter regarding hours of service rules for truck drivers. I share your concerns about trucking safety and the economic vitality of the trucking industry.

Filed Under: Federal, Legislation, Pending Legislation Tagged With: electronic logging devices, rest requirements, restart periods

Speed Limit: 25 or Under

October 17, 2014 By New York Truckstop Leave a Comment

Vision Zero - Speed Limit 25MPH

Three days after Election Day (November 7th) New York City will reduce the speed limit from 30 miles per hour to 25. This change is a major point in Mayor de Blasio’s vision zero plan.

Filed Under: Legislation, New York City, Pending Legislation Tagged With: speed limit

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