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Requirements Eased for Cross-Border Canines Good news for truck drivers traveling with man’s best friend! The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is easing new regulations on dog importation. With these changes, which take effect in August, dogs entering the U.S. from countries that are dog rabies-free or low risk will be required only…

Extension to Wildfire Emergency Waiver Extension to Emergency Waiver Granting Suspension of Hours of Service Regulations in Response to Oregon Wildfire Activity   Due to the imminent threat of wildfire across the state, Governor Kotek declared a state of emergency for Oregon effective July 12, 2024 (Executive Order No. 24-13). On July 24, Federal Motor Carrier…

Emergency Waiver for Wildfire Activity Emergency Waiver Granting Suspension of Hours of Service Regulations in Response to Oregon Wildfire Activity   Due to the imminent threat of wildfire across the state, Governor Kotek has declared a state of emergency for Oregon effective July 12, 2024 (Executive Order No. 24-13). Pursuant to 49 CFR 390.23(b), Parts…

ATRI Report: Industry Costs Up 6+ Percent The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released the findings of its 2024 Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking. This annual report analyzes line-item costs, operating efficiencies, and revenue benchmarks by fleet sector and size. Overall, 2023 expenses rose moderately across most categories. Truck and trailer payments…

ATRI Research on Women Truck Driver Challenges The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released new research identifying approaches to increase the number of women truck drivers entering and staying in the industry. After quantifying six key challenge areas facing women truck drivers, the research lays out an action plan for the industry – with…

Oregon Trucking Online Enhancements Starting on June 26, ODOT is launching a new self-service password reset option on Oregon Trucking Online (TOL). With this new self-service password reset functionality, users will be able to securely reset their TOL passwords (formerly known as a PIN) without needing to call the Commerce & Compliance Division (CCD). There…

ATA Launches “Nothing Without Trucking” At the recent Mid-Year Management Session (MYMS), ATA launched a multi-year campaign to educate policymakers and the motoring public on the trucking industry’s pivotal role in the nation’s economy – Nothing Without Trucking. Nothing Without Trucking is not just a campaign or slogan; it’s our industry’s reality. It highlights the…

CCD’s Customer Satisfaction Survey Commerce and Compliance Division’s 2023 Customer Satisfaction Survey is now open. The survey will be open through the month of June.  Commerce and Compliance Division (CCD) staff and management monitor several performance measures, adjusting programs and processes as needed to ensure they are meeting agency and division goals. The survey will take anywhere from…

Industry Response to GHG Phase 3 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has unveiled its final rule for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles – Phase 3. ATA and other industry stakeholders strongly oppose this rule and its likely effect on the trucking industry and the economy. Beginning in 2027, the rule sets higher stringency…