Two Transportation Updates From Ag Retailers Association
FMCSA Helps American Farmers, Commercial Drivers by Clarifying Ag Commodity Definitions
On Nov. 19, the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced a final rule clarifying agricultural commodity and livestock definitions in hours-of-service regulations. FMCSA continues to work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to further align the agencies' interpretations of ag commodity definitions. In June 2018, FMCSA announced regulatory guidance for transportation of ag commodities.
Rail Customer Coalition Applauds Final Senate Confirmation of STB Nominees
On Nov. 19, members of the Rail Customer Coalition, including ARA, applauded the U.S. Senate for confirming Robert Primus and Michelle Schultz to fill the two remaining vacancies on the Surface Transportation Board (STB). ARA sent a letter this summer in support of the nominees. Learn more and see what others are saying about the confirmation.
