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First, an article that shares the latest advocacy for ELD exemptions and what organizations are claiming regarding maintaining compliance. Additionally, the FMCSA is seeking to extend recordkeeping requirements for non-domiciled CDLs, and this informative piece explains why. Next, an article that examines the impact of the September CDL crackdown in California, and which community has been most affected. Lastly, we have an article highlighting the expected 2027 product launch of Fords first ever $30k electric truck.
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Founder & CEO @ Dakota Group
FMCSA Taking Comments on Industry-Wide ELD Exemption (Freight Waves)
The Federation of Professional Truckers (FOPT) is seeking an exemption from current electronic logging device requirements, arguing that professional drivers should be able to choose whether to use paper logs or digital tracking.
FMCSA Seeks to Extend Recordkeeping of Non-domiciled CDLs (Trucking Dive)
The FMCSA is seeking to require states to retain documents for two years. This request serves as an attempt to preserve records for FMCSA audits to ensure compliance. This article explains why the FMCSA is so adamant about preserving records.
‘Totally Devastated’: California’s Truck License Crackdown Leaves Sikh Drivers on Sidelines (Local News Matters)
In September, the current administration released an audit that questioned the validity of 17,000 California CDL holders. As about 35% of the state’s commercial drivers are believed to be Sikh, the community was heavily impacted by these audits and now faces the financial repercussions of being put OOO.
Ford Teases its $30k Electric Truck With First Sneak Peek (Auto Blog)
Ford has announced its upcoming $30,000 electric pickup truck, with a market launch expected in 2027. The product aims to provide global appeal for its efficient, cost-effective, and innovative manufacturing methods.
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