During President Obama’s two terms, Washington regulators have produced 600 major regulations with dozens more in the pipeline, many of which will be affecting the trucking industry. They cover everything from emissions, safety reporting of accidents, hours-of-service (HOS), electronic onboard recorders, entry-level training, fuel-mileage standards, overtime pay, hair follicle testing for drug cheaters, speed governors, sleep apnea testing, diesel emission standards and visas for foreign workers who might ease the truck driver shortage.
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