Farmers hauling livestock should not be subject to the same laws as truckers transporting boxes of toilet paper. “That’s what I like to explain to lawmakers,” said Allison Cooke, executive director of ...

In addition, transportation of bees necessary to pollinate numerous crops, tree nuts, fruits and vegetables requires some of the longest trips in the country. The applicants estimated that 25% to 30% ...

Farm groups have been working with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration agency for months to allow additional time on the road for truckers transporting livestock, insects and aquatic ...

FARGO - With spring work winding down in many areas of the state, beef producers are starting to bring cattle out to summer pastures. For producers who don't pasture cattle close to home or don't herd ...

Growing up, my grandfather would tell me "remember, you're in charge," every time I would pull away with a load of calves or on a tractor heading for the fields. My safety was his primary concern, as ...

The newly introduced Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety (HAULS) Act of 2020 would help accommodate the seasonal spikes in transportation of food, fiber and other agricultural supplies by ...

When Steve Brandt founded Steve’s Livestock Transport in 1987, Brandt started with a single truck that he used to provide livestock hauling services for customers in Western Canada. At the time, ...

The petition has asked for a five-year exemption from certain requirements for livestock haulers. Under Hours of Service (HOS) requirements, current rules limit drive time to 11 hours and limit ...

With wildfires still threatening Wyoming’s landscape and livestock, Gov. Mark Gordon has renewed two emergency orders to streamline the transportation of animals and their feed. These measures extend ...