coercion News Updates

Government, Business

Federal Driver Coercion Rule Takes Effect Today

A final rule that prohibits fleets, shippers and brokers from coercing truck drivers to violate hours-of-service and other safety regulations officially takes effect today.

January 28, 2016
Business

Driver Coercion Rule Issued

Federal regulators last week issued a final rule that prohibits fleets as well as shippers and brokers from coercing truck drivers to violate hours-of-service and other safety regulations.

December 7, 2015
Government, Business

FMCSA Issues Driver Coercion Final Rule

Federal regulators have issued a final rule that prohibits carriers, shippers and brokers from coercing truck drivers to violate hours-of-service and other safety regulations.

November 30, 2015
Business

Fleets, Shippers Criticize Agency’s Coercion Proposal

Reaction was split over a proposed rule prohibiting the coercion of truck drivers to violate hours-of-service and other safety rules, with many carriers and shippers saying it goes too far, but some advocacy groups expressing concerns it doesn’t go far enough.

August 18, 2014