The persistent truck driver shortage is a complicated issue that is tied in part to quality-of-life considerations, according to American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello.
July 20, 2021MCSAC
Business, Safety 
ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello (top row, center) made his presentation during a virtual Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee meeting July 20. (MCSAC)
Driver Shortage Linked to Lifestyle Considerations, Costello Says
ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello (top row, center) made his presentation during a virtual Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee meeting July 20. (MCSAC) Government, Business, Safety 
MCSAC’s members represent safety advocates, law enforcement officers, labor groups and trucking leaders. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
FMCSA Seeks Nominations for Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee
MCSAC’s members represent safety advocates, law enforcement officers, labor groups and trucking leaders. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is requesting nominations for people to serve on its Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee.
October 28, 2020 Government, Business, Safety 
According to FMCSA, the new panel includes between 20 and 25 drivers representing various sectors of the industry. (kali9/Getty Images)
FMCSA Launches Driver Panel for Advisory Committee
According to FMCSA, the new panel includes between 20 and 25 drivers representing various sectors of the industry. (kali9/Getty Images)The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has created a panel of commercial drivers to contribute to the agency’s Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee.
September 21, 2020 Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous 
Waymo autonomous freight trucks. (Waymo)
Autonomous Guidance on Docket at July MCSAC Meetings
Waymo autonomous freight trucks. (Waymo)Autonomous technology will be among the topics to be examined at the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee meetings scheduled for July 30-31, federal trucking regulators announced.
June 29, 2018 Government, Business
Report on Driver Delays Gets More Time to Be Completed
WASHINGTON — A congressionally mandated Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General audit of motor carrier delays in loading and unloading has been delayed until late summer or early fall, a top official with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said June 12.
June 12, 2017 Government, Business 
Truck at Mexico border by John Sommers II for TT
MCSAC Advises on Insurance, Mexican Trucks, CSA Programs
Truck at Mexico border by John Sommers II for TTAn advisory committee to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration offered the agency guidelines on how to revise insurance minimums, submitted a final report on the recently concluded Mexican trucks pilot program and heard an update on new rules that FMCSA will propose for its Compliance, Safety, Accountability program.
October 30, 2014