Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has now published proposed regulations in Canada Gazette, Part I, pertaining to paid medical leave (10-paid sick days). Throughout the consultation period leading up to…
ESDC Publishes Draft Regs for Paid Medical Leave Read more...
In a notice of proposed rulemaking the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking an alternate vision standard that would replace the current exemption program as a basis for establishing…
FMCSA Proposes Eliminating Vision Exemptions for Drivers Read more...
The Canadian Trucking Alliance stood up for independent trucking operators by directly engaging the insurance industry to ensure the owner-operator community is covered for medical benefits while operating in the…
CTA, Insurers Confirm Independent Owner-Operator Plans Covered for US Medical Coverage Read more...
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced a final rule that makes it easier for individuals with a stable insulin regimen and properly controlled insulin-treated diabetes mellitus to become qualified…
FMCSA Removes Red Tape for Diabetic US Truck Drivers Read more...
The Canadian Trucking Alliance told Health Canada the government should not make exceptions for commercial truck drivers using medicinal marijuana while on the job and suggested there should be more…
CTA Calls for More Accountability from Physicians Prescribing Truckers Medical Pot Read more...
Another step has been completed in a proposed rulemaking that would allow commercial vehicle drivers with controlled insulin-treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce without…
FMCSA Seeks Comment on Medical Review Report for Proposed Diabetes Rule Read more...
The Medical Review Board of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration outlined its official recommendations to the agency on screening and disqualification criteria for truck drivers who are suspected of…
FMCSA Medical Board Recommendations Could Preview Sleep Apnea Rule Read more...
As the Canadian government moves toward marijuana legalization, Canadian carriers might want to look at how similar policies in legalized marijuana states impact the trucking industry and its legal responsibilities….
Legal Marijuana: Impacts Worker Shortage and … Real Estate? Read more...
Carriers must do more in helping drivers get healthy if they hope to recruit and retain veteran drivers, says a fleet operator in the U.S. The trucking industry has lost…
Carrier: Health & Wellness Must Be Part of New Era Retention Plans Read more...
