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Speed limiter proposal comment period extended 30 days
The Department of Transportation announced Nov. 1 it is giving carriers and industry stakeholders an extra 30 days to formally comment on its proposed rule to govern truck speeds. Comments are now due by the end of the day Dec. 7.
November 1, 2016
Business
Preventing cargo, truck theft is a mutli-layered attack
While trailer contents are the often the most valuable part of a highway heist, they’re not always the only thing taken.
November 1, 2016
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Experts advise a cooling system checkup as winter weather looms
In addition to fluids, truck winterization is also a good time to thoroughly check the truck’s belts, hoses and hose clamps.
November 1, 2016
Business
Trucking reacts to ELD court decision
OOIDA argued that the rule violates truckers’ Fourth Amendment rights, and also didn’t meet Congress’ standards for an ELD mandate, but the court rejected both arguments. The group filed the lawsuit in March.
November 1, 2016
Business
Crime report: 6-month prison sentence handed down to CDL test schemer, others charged with motor carrier fraud
A Florida man was sentenced for his role in a CDL testing scheme, three CDL medical examiners were involved in separate fraud cases and an Iowa man pleaded guilty to motor carrier fraud.
November 1, 2016
Business
ELD mandate upheld in court, compliance date remains December 2017
The U.S. DOT’s electronic logging device mandate has been upheld by a federal court, meaning carriers must be replace paper logs with ELDs by the Dec. 18, 2017, deadline set by FMCSA.
October 31, 2016
Business
Diesel flat in most recent week
The average price of a gallon of on-highway diesel in the U.S. was nearly unchanged in the week ending Oct. 31, climbing just a tenth of a cent, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.
October 31, 2016
Business
Less than a week remains for carriers to comment on proposed speed limiter mandate
The public comment period on the DOT’s proposed speed limiter mandate ends Nov. 7. Carriers can file formal feedback on the rule until then. Here’s the link to do so…
October 31, 2016
Business
All Volvo trucks affected by steering shaft recall accounted for, DOT says
Volvo announced the recall for certain model year 2016-2017 VNL, VNX and VNM trucks due to a defect in the steering shaft that could have caused a complete loss of steering. FMCSA placed the vehicles out of service. All of the affected vehicles have now been repaired, the DOT says.
October 31, 2016
Business
SkyBitz debuts solar-powered asset tracking system
SkyBitz announced a new solar-powered global positioning satellite (GPS) asset tracking system, the Falcon GXT5000. The new system uses 3G/4G cellular networks for transportation, intermodal shipments, and other markets that rely on mobile assets. KKW Trucking, a Pomona, California-based truckload carrier operating in 11 western states, upgraded its fleet of over 1,000 dry-van trailers to the Falcon GXT5000. […]
October 31, 2016
Business
Yokohama adds new sizes to 104ZR tire line
The 104ZR also uses Yokohama’s Zenvironment technology, which predicts casing growth and helps with stabilized performance over the life of the tire.
October 31, 2016
Business
PurePower Technologies adding heavy duty turbos
Over the last seven years serving as an in-house supplier to Navistar, the company has invested more than $10 million in its turbocharger production capabilities.
October 31, 2016
Business
FMCSA grants an hours exemption for some oversize/overweight loads, denies another
FMCSA granted an exemption from the federal 30-minute rest break requirement but denied an request to be exempted of the 14-hour rule.
October 31, 2016
Business
Ports adjusting hours for peak season, changes start this week
Some U.S. ports continue to monitor and adjust gate hours as peak shipping season winds down toward Christmas.
October 31, 2016
Business
Cargo thefts, values fall year-over-year in third quarter
In total, CargoNet saw $23.7 million in cargo stolen during 2016’s third quarter, which is down $8.2 million from the same period last year. Of the 201 cargo theft incidents, six had values higher than $1 million.
October 31, 2016
Business
Coalition of large carriers press FMCSA to allow hair sample drug testing of drivers
Urine analysis is not as reliable as hair analysis, the Alliance argues. The group has petitioned FMCSA to recognize hair tests for pre-employment driver drug screening, rather than waiting on Health and Human Services to develop guidelines.
October 28, 2016
Business
Drivewyze to expand weigh station bypass service in Michigan
The new bypass locations are on highways that lead to Michigan’s busiest international crossings – the Ambassador Bridge and the Blue Water Bridge.
October 28, 2016
Business
Truckstop.com launching new app, load tracking for carriers
The new app will replace the existing ITS Trucker mobile app and allows carriers to see load details and pick-up and drop information, as well as submit check calls directly.
October 28, 2016
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