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SafeHaul lets recruiters send batch SMS or email messages to filtered driver candidates, using the carrier’s own messaging provider. The article explains how the feature works, who can use it, steps carriers should take, and the limitations such as lack of inbound opt‑out handling and no drip automation.
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has renewed its information collection request for hazardous materials (HM) safety permits, requiring carriers to maintain records of daily communications tracking shipments. This change applies to carriers holding HM safety permits under 49 CFR part 385, subpart
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has published supplemental information related to Grote Industries, LLC’s application for an exemption from the steady‑burning exterior lighting requirement for commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). If granted, the exemption would let carriers operate CMVs equipped wi
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has granted Loomis Armored US, LLC a renewal of its exemption to operate armored vehicles with welded‑shut cab doors and two additional doors behind the cab. The renewal is effective from October 14, 2026, and will expire on October 13, 2031. This decision follows a 5‑yea
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Carriers can use SafeHaul to request and store previous‑employment data from drivers’ past employers, keeping a single record of what was asked and answered.
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PAM Transport Inc. has filed an exemption request with FMCSA to change the rule that forces a CLP holder to be accompanied by a CDL holder in the front seat of a CMV. The company says the CDL holder could stay in the vehicle but not in the passenger seat. FMCSA will review safety data and public comments before decidin
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When a carrier receives a scanned driver application, converting it into a signable electronic form can take hours of manual work. SafeHaul’s AI signer‑field placement speeds this process by automatically detecting form fields and ruled blanks, then proposing placements that a recruiter or compliance staff member revie
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FMCSA’s latest decision renews the hours‑of‑service exemption for the Association of American Railroads and the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association. The exemption now limits unplanned event use and adds reporting requirements. Only drivers for motor carriers listed in the appendix may use it. Carriers
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Paper hiring forms slow down recruitment and create storage headaches for carriers. SafeHaul’s electronic document and signature feature lets recruiters send a single template, collect driver signatures remotely, and seal the final file. The tool removes the need for a separate e‑signature service, but it does not trac
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SafeHaul’s electronic document and signature tool moves hiring forms from paper to a secure online envelope. It speeds remote signing but does not replace legal review or monitor document expiry. Carriers need to understand its capabilities and limits before relying on it.
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Carriers often keep driver qualification documents in shared drives, spreadsheets, or scattered email folders. That spread increases the risk of missing paperwork, unauthorized access, and audit failures. SafeHaul’s driver qualification document storage places each driver’s files in a single, secure location. Safety te
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Peterbilt’s Denton plant added 1,000 workers in 2026, a sign of strong demand. The expansion may influence truck availability and hiring needs for carriers. This article explains the impact and offers guidance for recruiters and fleet managers.
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SafeHaul’s AI signer‑field placement turns scanned hiring forms into electronic documents by suggesting where signature fields belong. The feature speeds up document preparation but always needs a recruiter or compliance staff member to review and approve each suggestion. Carriers should understand the workflow, know w
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On October 12, 2026 the FMCSA renewed a limited exemption that lets Alaska‑licensed commercial drivers rely on a paper copy of their medical examiner's certificate for 60 days. Drivers in every other state must use electronic proof. Carriers should verify compliance, update record‑keeping, and watch for future rule cha
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FMCSA announced a five‑year exemption for Aurora Operations and other carriers operating Level 4 automated driving system (ADS) commercial motor vehicles. The exemption allows use of cab‑mounted warning beacons instead of traditional warning devices, steady‑burning lamps, and specific device types. The decision, effect
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When a group owns several carriers, keeping records separate is essential. SafeHaul’s multi‑company management creates isolated tenants for each carrier, but carriers must confirm details for their own use.
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FMCSA is testing whether allowing drivers to split sleeper berth time improves safety and driver quality of life. The study will involve 256 drivers and invites carrier comments by Dec. 7, 2026.
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FMCSA is launching a research study to test a pilot that allows commercial drivers to pause their 14‑hour driving window for up to three hours at a cargo pickup or delivery location. The study will collect data from 256 drivers to evaluate fatigue, safety, and working conditions. Carriers should note the proposal and a
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FMCSA denied the Federation of Professional Truckers’ request to allow professional drivers to record their records of duty status manually. The decision keeps the electronic logging device requirement in force for drivers who operate commercial motor vehicles for more than eight days in any 30‑day period.
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has revised its emergency declaration regulations, extending the relief period from 14 to 30 days following a regional emergency declaration by a governor, the governor’s authorized representative, or FMCSA. The change, effective October 5, 2026, responds to petit
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FMCSA renews Cleveland‑Cliffs Steel exemption, allowing 16‑hour duty periods and special coil carrier vehicles. Carriers should review HOS and parts rules.
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The Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended hearing exemptions for 38 drivers and announced new applications. This update affects carriers that employ hard‑of‑hearing drivers and requires them to verify exemption records and prepare for potential future changes.
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Aurora announced a goal to deploy 30,000 driverless trucks by 2030, starting with 200 units in 2026. The company’s plan hinges on economies of scale, according to Werner, a customer. Carriers can evaluate whether autonomous fleets fit their growth strategy, weigh cost implications, and explore partnership models. This
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A trucking company that lost its operating authority, returned to service, and accumulated safety violations was involved in a crash that injured three people on a New Mexico interstate. The lawsuit points to gaps in vetting and authority checks. Carriers need to act now to prevent similar incidents.
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FMCSA renews hearing exemptions for 12 CMV drivers, enabling hard‑of‑hearing and deaf drivers to keep operating interstate. Carriers must check compliance.
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Short‑haul freight under 100 miles has risen 35% year‑to‑date, while long‑haul volumes slip and intermodal pulls freight from over‑the‑road routes. This shift demands that recruiters and fleet managers re‑evaluate driver rosters, adjust recruitment messaging, and seek new short‑haul partnerships. The trend is still evo
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FMCSA has renewed its voluntary CMV Driver Medication Form, allowing medical examiners to collect medication data from prescribing providers. The request applies to medical examiners and up to 1.47 million healthcare professionals. Carriers should verify whether their examiners use the form, understand the eight‑minute
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SafeHaul’s activity and audit records provide a tamper‑evident log of application changes, credential access, and document signing, with a retention expiry. Learn who benefits, how to use them, and the system’s boundaries.
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FMCSA is renewing its Accident Recordkeeping Requirements. Motor carriers must maintain accident records and can be asked to provide them. The renewal is open for comment until Nov. 9, 2026.
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SafeHaul’s recruiting analytics feature provides dashboards that display where candidates enter and exit the hiring process. Carriers can see pipeline stages and daily counts without manual reporting. However, the data is limited to activity recorded within SafeHaul, and the pipeline stages are fixed. Carriers should v
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