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Happy Veteran's Day from SCTA!

Podcast: HR Legal Changes in Focus The latest podcase from SCTA member AppleOne covers two major employment law changes affecting trucking companies. The show examines the new federal exempt minimum salary requirements and provides practical strategies for both large and small fleets to navigate this transition. Additionally, it covers the nationwide ban on non-compete agreements and its implications for employee retention and trade secrets protection. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/e4d_hKMd

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Cargo Theft Surges 14% in Q3, With New Tactics Emerging Cargo theft continues its upward trend, with 776 recorded incidents valued at $39 million in the third quarter of 2024, according to CargoNet's latest report. This represents a 14% increase over the same period last year. Thieves are evolving their tactics, moving away from solar panels and energy drinks to target footwear, computers, high-end audio systems, and hard liquor. Most concerning are new sophisticated strategies including: ? Email phishing schemes to bypass carrier compliance checks ? Purchasing authorities in low-risk states to avoid detection ? Enhanced evasion techniques like switching license plates and staging stolen shipments California, Texas, and Illinois account for more than half of all reported thefts. Organized crime groups remain the primary drivers, using increasingly sophisticated methods to circumvent industry safeguards. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gKuNS8sa

Steps for November's FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Enforcement Changes With the FMCSA's new drug and alcohol violation enforcement rule taking effect November 18, a recent Forbes article outlines key preparatory steps for carriers: ? First, conduct thorough audits of compliance processes, particularly focusing on hiring practices and previous employer verification. ? Second, invest in compliance technology that integrates with FMCSA data and consider AI-driven fleet management tools to monitor driver behavior in real-time. ? Third, modernize driver training with personalized learning approaches and implement continuous education programs to keep drivers updated on regulatory changes. Read the full analysis from Forbes here: https://lnkd.in/eFSSxNee

NHTSA Examining Quality of Crash Data – Comment Now The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is examining how states collect crash data. Specifically, the agency is examining crash data collection practices when there is only property damage. NHTSA has published a request for information in the Federal Register asking for feedback. The notice includes a list of questions that NHTSA would like answered. Comments will be accepted through December 16. To participate, click here (https://lnkd.in/eeB4EfD8) or go to the Regulations.gov website and enter NHTSA-2024-0023. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ekyWB9Aw

Parking Crisis Forces 70% of Drivers to Violate HOS, ATA Reports A startling new report from the American Trucking Associations reveals that 70% of truck drivers are forced to violate hours-of-service regulations simply to find safe parking. With only 313,000 truck parking spaces available nationwide for approximately 3.5 million drivers, the shortage has reached crisis levels. The ATA has launched a new campaign urging Congress to increase funding for truck parking projects. The initiative includes a mini documentary highlighting how the severe parking shortage puts drivers in an impossible position: choose between violating federal HOS regulations or parking in unsafe, unauthorized locations. "This is an untenable position for America's professional drivers," says the ATA, emphasizing that the shortage is now a critical safety issue requiring immediate congressional action. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dfPrqpSp