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Each April, global initiatives shine a light on Autism and Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month.   From iconic landmarks glowing blue to educational campaigns, efforts are underway to increase understanding and support.   Road Scholar Transport joins this movement year-round, using its fleet of 53-foot tractor trailers to advocate for both causes on highways across the country. Lighting It Up Blue for Autism Awareness Autism Speaks, founded in 2005 by Bob and Suzanne Wright, initiated the Light It Up Blue campaign in 2010 to highlight World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd.   This campaign encourages individuals, businesses, and landmarks worldwide to display blue lights, update their social media with awareness graphics, and distribute autism-related information. Prominent global landmarks participating in Light It Up Blue include: The Empire State Building Rockefeller Center Sydney Opera House Eiffel Tower Christ the Redeemer Statue ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a 30-month delay in the compliance date for the Food Traceability Final Rule, extending the original deadline from January 20, 2026 to July 20, 2028.   This decision has sparked mixed reactions across the food industry, consumer advocacy groups, and regulatory stakeholders. Background of FSMA 204 and the Food Traceability Final Rule FSMA 204, a key component of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) enacted in 2010, mandates stricter traceability requirements for certain high-risk foods.   The rule requires manufacturers, processors, packers, and holders of food on the Food Traceability List (FTL) to maintain and provide traceability records, which include Key Data Elements (KDEs) related to Critical Tracking Events (CTEs).   These records aim to enhance food safety by enabling rapid identification and removal of contaminated products from the market. Following significant delays in its development, the...

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced a major regulatory shift: by October 1, 2025, the agency will eliminate Motor Carrier (MC) numbers, requiring all carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders to operate exclusively under their USDOT numbers.   This move is aimed at streamlining the registration process, reducing fraud, and improving regulatory oversight.   While this change may seem administrative in nature, it has far-reaching implications for the entire transportation industry. Why Is FMCSA Eliminating MC Numbers? The decision to phase out MC numbers is driven by a need for efficiency, enhanced security, and greater regulatory consistency.   For years, carriers and brokers have been required to maintain both USDOT and MC numbers, which has led to confusion, duplicate records, and increased opportunities for fraud.   FMCSA’s transition to a single USDOT-based system is designed to: Simplify the registration process ...