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Playlist: Managing “150 air-mile” time records and ELDs
2026-09-10T05:00:00Z

Playlist: Managing “150 air-mile” time records and ELDs

Many motor carriers rely on the short-haul, 150-air-mile exception to reduce driver recordkeeping requirements, but misunderstanding the rules can quickly lead to compliance violations. Questions often arise about air-mile limits, time restrictions, ELD requirements, and what happens when a driver occasionally exceeds the limits of the exception. Whether you're evaluating if your operation qualifies or trying to avoid costly mistakes during an audit, this playlist brings together key Compliance Network resources that answer the most common questions to help you understand and properly use the short-haul exception.

This playlist highlights essential Compliance Network resources to help you determine whether your operations qualify for the short-haul exception and how to maintain compliance when using it. For additional guidance, explore related topics such as Hours of Service, Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs), Driver Records, Time Records, and FMCSA Audits within Compliance Network.

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2026 Roadcheck results you ‘auto’ know
2026-09-10T05:00:00Z

2026 Roadcheck results you ‘auto’ know

The 2026 3-day International Roadcheck results are out, offering snapshot insights for all industry personnel on truck/motorcoach safety performance.

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA’s) three-day event took place May 12–14, 2026. There were 54,575 total inspections across Mexico, the U.S., and Canada. The areas of focus for this year’s event included a closer look at cargo securement, which ranked fourth out of all vehicle out-of-service (OOS) violations, and electronic logging device (ELD) tampering or manipulation, which ranked as the seventh most cited driver OOS violation.

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Unplanned FMLA leave and getting the job done
2026-09-10T05:00:00Z

Unplanned FMLA leave and getting the job done

The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitles eligible employees to job-protected, unpaid time off for certain qualifying reasons. Sometimes, employees can take the leave if it’s unplanned, which can put employers in a tough position finding worker coverage. Last-minute, unforeseeable, intermittent time off for FMLA issues, such as flare-ups, often poses the biggest challenge in FMLA administration.

Some of the ways employers can manage unpredictable leaves are by:

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2026-09-10T05:00:00Z

OSHA’s proposed heat rule debated during House subcommittee hearing

OSHA’s proposed heat illness and prevention rule took center stage during a September 2 hearing held by the House Workforce Protections Subcommittee.

Elizabeth Milito of the National Federation of Independent Business urged Congress to pass a bill that would prevent OSHA from issuing a permanent heat rule, citing the General Duty Clause already protects workers from heat-related hazards. Rebecca Reindel, director of occupational safety and health for the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) countered that the clause has a “broader, higher burden of proof” than a regular OSHA standard, including the need to satisfy a four-part test to issue a citation.

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Employee’s leave protected by ADA
2026-09-09T05:00:00Z

Employee’s leave protected by ADA

In October 2023, Stephen received a call from his doctor telling him that he tested positive for colon cancer. Stephen told his boss and HR that he needed to take 3 days off because of his cancer diagnosis, and he presented a medical note from his doctor.

His boss said to Stephen, “Are you f** kidding me? Your obligations are here.” HR reminded Stephen that the company is in “peak workload season.”

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