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Safety & Compliance: Page 10

Business
Roadcheck still on but CVSA or states could pull the plug
The upcoming Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance International Roadcheck is still on for early May, but states could opt out individually.
March 18, 2020
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Business
DOT expands suspension of hours of service regs for drivers hauling COVID-19 response loads
In an emergency declaration, the FMCSA has suspended hours of service regulations nationwide for drivers hauling COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak response loads.
March 18, 2020
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FMCSA sends hours of service reforms to White House for approval
A final rule to overhaul federal hours of service regulations for truck drivers has been sent to the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval — one of the final steps before the rule can be published in the Federal Register and take effect.
March 3, 2020
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Business
ELD outage at Baylor Trucking raises industry questions for compliance, legal liability
When Baylor Trucking experienced ELD issues early in January, questions arose about compliance and legal responsibility during ELD outages. Learn more on CCJ.
January 30, 2020
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Business
Fleet tech advancing with live video, compliance dashboards
Fleet management systems have added new features to address market demands in safety and compliance.
January 28, 2020
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Business
Inspectors set annual Roadcheck spree for May
During the 72-hour ramp-up in enforcement, inspectors will include a special focus on “driver requirements” — CDLs, medical cards, seat belts, records of duty status, ELD compliance and more.
January 27, 2020
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Business
DOT news: FMCSA allows mirrorless trucks, shuts down driver for alcohol violations
FMCSA granted a waiver to Vision Systems North America to allow the company’s mirrorless camera system to be used on trucks in the U.S. The agency also effectively shut down a Nevada-based trucker after violating an FMCSA order to cease operations
January 16, 2020
Business
FMCSA looking to update 20-year-old crash causation study
With changes in technology, vehicle safety, driver behavior and roadway design since the original study was conducted in 2001-2003, FMCSA is looking to revise its methods for gathering data on crash causation.
January 16, 2020
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Business
With court-ordered payouts climbing, fleets can expect insurance renewals to rise 25%
Bert Mayo, vice president of risk solutions for insurance broker TrueNorth Companies, believes the FMCSA will move quickly on its proposed HOS changes.
November 19, 2019
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Business
Shutdown of 3G network fueling changes amid AOBRD-to-ELD transition
In addition to the coming ELD deadline on Dec. 17, the sunsetting of 3G CDMA cellular networks is a major factor for technology decisions by fleets.
November 15, 2019
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Business
Brake inspection blitz sidelines 4,600 trucks
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Brake Safety Week resulted in 4,626 out of service orders for brakes violations. Details here on CCJ.
November 13, 2019
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Business
Hours of service regs suspended for propane haulers in Indiana
The executive order from Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb notes that the is experiencing unseasonably cold weather, which has caused increased demand for propane to heat homes and businesses, causing a propane shortage in the state.
November 12, 2019
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Business
Omnitracs says ELD service restored
Omnitracs is recommending that users of affected devices return to using ELDs to track duty status, saying it has fixed the issue that caused the ELD connectivity issues.
November 7, 2019
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Business
Heating fuel shortage prompts FMCSA emergency declaration in Midwest
Winter conditions in the Midwest has resulted in a shortage of heating fuel in a number of states has prompted federal authorities to suspend certain trucking regulations for drivers hauling heating fuels into the affected states.
November 5, 2019
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Business
FMCSA shuts down trucker involved in fatal crash while under the influence
FMCSA says Gregory Alan Barnhart was driving on State Route 534 in Milton Township, Ohio, on Sept. 28 when his truck crossed the center line into oncoming traffic and hit a cargo van, killing its driver and a passenger. He was cited for driving under the influence.
November 1, 2019
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Business
Short haul fleets plan to curtail ELD use under FMCSA rule proposal
If the proposed hours-of-service changes become law, 61% of short haul fleets that use ELDs today say they will not plan to use them in the future.
October 31, 2019
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Business
Prime, Werner, UPS among 9 fleets in pilot program for under-21 drivers
The FMCSA's pilot program allows 18-20-year-olds with the military equivalent to a CDL to drive across state lines. More details on CCJ.
October 31, 2019
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Business
Martinez’s exit could leave FMCSA without an administrator for years
With Ray Martinez's abrupt departure, Jim Mullen could be the FMCSA's interim administrator for years due to the long process of being sworn into the agency.
October 30, 2019
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The cost of fleet compliance failures
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