Jill DunnBusinessBroker organization sues FMCSA to block bond increaseThe Association of Independent Property Brokers and Agents is suing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration over a substantial hike in the broker bond requirement.July 22, 2013BusinessBreak requirement tops hours-of-service confusion so farThough it’s too early to see too much of an impact, enforcement stakeholders have said the 30-minute break required by the new hours-of-service rules has drawn the most questions to this point.July 12, 2013BusinessOregon becomes first state to approve road user feeOregon’s legislature become the first nationwide to approve a voluntary road user fee for drivers of vehicles weighing less than 10,000 pounds.July 10, 2013BusinessLimited hours waiver granted to livestock haulersThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will give livestock transporters a temporary waiver on the new 30-minute break requirement.July 8, 2013BusinessFMCSA updates Congress on preventing ‘chameleon’ carriersIf funding permits, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration could begin automatically screen against chameleon carriers in 2015.July 1, 2013BusinessU.S. program tests conducting truck inspections in CanadaThe United States and Canada are testing having U.S. officials pre-inspect trucks and drivers before they enter the U.S.July 1, 2013BusinessAgency has plan for enhanced driver screeningThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently proposed a plan for implementing enhanced methodology to identify the riskiest drivers and enforcement to address unsafe driver behavior.July 1, 2013BusinessAgency grants permanent U.S. authority to four Mexican carriersFour Mexican carriers participating in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s cross-border trucking pilot program have been granted permanent U.S. operating authority by the agency.June 25, 2013BusinessTransportation Worker ID program criticized again at House hearingThe Transportation Security Administration expressed confidence in the Transportation Worker Identification Credential, despite repeated criticism at recent congressional hearings on the program.June 24, 2013BusinessEOBR plan under DOT review, rule could come in NovemberThe U.S. Department of Transportation anticipates publishing a proposal to mandate electronic onboard recorders and requirements for hours-of-service supporting documents Nov. 18.June 19, 2013Previous PagePage 27 of 32Next PageTop StoriesCybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyThe trucking industry's expanded digitization increases its potential for cybercrime, and China could be a key threat to the U.S. via technology in transportation.BusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesBusinessMarten Transport CEO stepping down, Randy Marten to returnRegulationsU.S. 'pausing' work visas for commercial truck driversFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
