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Carriers need to ramp up education efforts on Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse testing to help drivers understand the zero-tolerance approach to safety-conscious driving positions. hubs.la/Q011sCnz0

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While diversity programs can and should be a positive vehicle for promoting diversity in the workplace, employers should take time to review diversity programs and initiatives to ensure the clear communication and implementation of their programs. hubs.la/Q011CslS0

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18 truckload carriers have been honored in the 46th Annual TCA Fleet Safety Awards competition and will now vie for two grand prizes. hubs.la/Q011CJlw0

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.ABF Freight’s Roy Davison has earned his #HighwayAngel wings for helping to extract an elderly couple after they lost control of the U-Haul truck, trailer they were driving. Read Roy’s story here: bit.ly/3JTcB35. EPICVUE Mylene Patterson - DriverFacts

.<a href="/ABFtoday/">ABF Freight</a>’s Roy Davison has earned his #HighwayAngel wings for helping to extract an elderly couple after they lost control of the U-Haul truck, trailer they were driving. Read Roy’s story here: bit.ly/3JTcB35. <a href="/EPICVUE/">EPICVUE</a> <a href="/MylenePatterson/">Mylene Patterson - DriverFacts</a>
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#SCOTUS ruled to reimpose the emergency stay on the Biden Administration’s misguided Emergency Temporary Standard (#ETS) to mandate #COVID19 vaccines for workers at companies with 100+ employees or for those companies to implement a weekly testing regime: bit.ly/3FktMao.

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For years, the industry has asked for the ability to expand its driver workforce. FMCSA’s apprenticeship program is that opportunity, and now is time to jump on this opportunity. hubs.la/Q012mL280

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The introduction of the entry-level driver training rule is a boon for truck safety and could help reduce the industry’s driver shortage and retention concerns. hubs.la/Q013wmsn0

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While the law guarantees the right of employees to strike, the law also places limitations and qualifications on the exercise of that right. hubs.la/Q013xCBR0

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For the first time since the program began, the Truckload Carriers Association is allowing the public to vote for the winner of this year’s Highway Angel of the Year award. hubs.la/Q013M1cq0

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Will TCA and EPICVUE's 2021 #HighwayAngel of the Year Award recipient be CKJ Transport's Addis, Airline Transportation Specialists' Christopher, or Armellini Express's Calvin and Corey? Cast your vote daily to ensure the most deserving nominee wins! highwayangel.com

Will TCA and <a href="/EPICVUE/">EPICVUE</a>'s 2021 #HighwayAngel of the Year Award recipient be CKJ Transport's Addis, Airline Transportation Specialists' Christopher, or <a href="/ArmelliniExp/">Armellini Express</a>'s Calvin and Corey? Cast your vote daily to ensure the most deserving nominee wins! highwayangel.com
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Infrastructure spending is tied up in the appropriation process, but the roads can’t wait. Fortunately, stop-gap measures are providing needed time to reach a long-term solution. hubs.la/Q014kgFQ0

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Applications for the TCA Scholarship Fund are now open. Eligible college students with ties to the trucking industry have until March 14 to apply. hubs.la/Q014n5PG0

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California’s meal and rest break regulations are preempted by federal hours-of-service regulations, according to the courts, which means employers of short-haul drivers need not comply. hubs.la/Q015CxxL0

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The growth of the TCA Profitability Program and the success of its members shows that sharing of data and best practices is a valuable exercise for all. hubs.la/Q015XQn00

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Christopher Lloyd was helping out a fellow trucker by picking up a run, but it led him to the scene of a violent crash. For his heroic efforts at the scene, he’s been named the Highway Angel of the Year. hubs.ly/Q016KwDl0

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Despite the debate on ocean shipping reform, the bill will be signed into law by President Biden relatively soon. With his presidency increasingly defined by record-breaking inflation, it is clear his administration is focused on efforts to correct course. hubs.la/Q01dWrth0

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Volume levels have restarted their decline, as have spot rates. The national rejection rate has fallen below 9%... hubs.ly/Q01dWtQ40 by @freightwaves