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Southeast Edition
August 10 2022 Vol. XXXIV โข No. 16
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Inside
VDOT Hosts Roadeo, Safety Training Day...12
see STORY page 62
Linder Opens Newest Branch in Ft. Meyers...20
Country Boy Supply Takes On Sandvik Line...30
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Paving Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-51 Backhoes & Attachments Section . . . . . . . . . . .53-61 Business Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Auction Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82-87 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Blanchard Machinery Company photo
New CDL Rule Causes Concerns Does Recent Mandate Burden Employers of Class A Drivers? By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT
At the heart of the entry-level driver training rule, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is ensuring that first-time commercial drivers are regulated. The rule, which was kicked down the road for several years, went into effect early in 2022. Though the agency meant well, some say it is putting a heavy burden on an industry thatโs already hamstrung by a limited worker pool. To be certified, drivers must complete their training from a school or carrier listed on FMCSAโs Training Provider Some in the construction equipment indusRegistry before taking their commercial driverโs license (CDL) try believe the FMCSA rule puts an undue test. Carriers that provide training must be TPR-listed. burden on companies that employ drivers see RULE page 52
to carry loads for short distances.
