All of the engine and truck manufactures have now announced their price increases for the 2010 clean air engines. Here is the Freightliner increase, but all of the manufactures are in this same range. Daimler Trucks North America will raise its heavy-duty truck prices for 2010 models by $9,000 to account for new emissions technology, with medium-duty trucks costing $6,700 to $7,300 more than 2009 models.

The Federal Department of Transportation has announced that the hours of service and the 34 hour restart will continue as the same under the 2005 DOT rulings.

Background checks have begun for drivers seeking hazmat endorsements. Fingerprint-based background checks have begun for drivers seeking a new hazardous materials endorsement to their CDL license. The new fees could cost $94.00, and take 30-60 days to process.

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