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NEWS IN BRIEF
performer, he has attained six years
of perfect attendance as a refrigerated
trailer technician for Tyson.
TMC also named Old Dominion
Freight Line’s (ODFL) Mike Neer the
Heavy-Duty Technician Superstar and
Rush OKC’s Chad Moore the Light- and
Medium-Duty Technician Superstar
during the event.
FMCSA APPROVES TWO PILOT
PROGRAMS FOR TRUCKING
In September, the Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Administration
announced two pilot programs. The first,
published Sept. 3, would look at provid-
ing drivers the opportunity to pause the
14-hour clock for at least 30 minutes
and up to three hours. The second,
published Sept. 10, would allow drivers
under the age of 21 (18- to 20-years old)
to operate in interstate commerce.
FMCSA will accept public comment
through Nov. 2 on a pilot program that
will study one of the hours-of-service
TMC AWARDS FIRST TRAILER individuals with Technician Superstar provisions that was not included in the
TECHNICIAN SUPERSTAR TO Awards for outstanding professionalism most recent regulation changes.
ARKANSAN and contributions to the field. “Truckers are American heroes.
Tyson Foods Technician Clifford “Recognizing professional excel- They keep our supply chain moving; they
Roberson, was named the first ever lence is an important part of what we carry essential goods we need to main-
Trailer Technician Superstar as part of want National Technician Appreciation tain our daily lives,” said Transportation
the American Trucking Associations Week to be,” said TMC Executive Secretary Elaine Chao. “The department
Technology & Maintenance Council’s Director Robert Braswell. “Clifford is seeking public comments on providing
inaugural National Technician demonstrates that excellence regularly, additional flexibility for truckers as they
Appreciation Week. and we are pleased to honor him with work to serve our country during this
The appreciation event on this award.” public health crisis.”
September 21–25 was planned after Roberson has served as a techni- The pilot program to learn more
COVID-19 prevented the annual cian for Tyson Foods in Russellville, about how the clock pause could affect
technician skills competition, TMC Ark., since May 2002, and was named drivers is scheduled to operate for three
SuperTech, where the best in the field Team Member of the Year of the Tyson years or less and be limited to CDL
test their knowledge and skills. As part Valley Maintenance Center in 2019. holders who meet specific criteria.
of the celebration, TMC honored three Considered an exceptionally reliable
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