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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Business
FMCSA official says zero chance of ELD deadline extension
Any carrier using an AOBRD or non-ELD compliant logging software will be placed out of service on Dec. 16, 2019. For more details visit CCJ.
October 28, 2019
Business
Hours of service comment period closes Monday
Trucking companies, truck drivers as well as other stakeholders in the trucking industry have until Monday, Oct. 21 to submit comments on the FMCSA's proposed HOS changes.
October 18, 2019
Business
AOBRD-to-ELD: Tech providers offer advice on data handling, hours changes, functionality
Telematics providers discuss data handling, privacy issues, and competition when it comes to that data at a GATS discussion panel with CCJ. Details here.
October 16, 2019
Business
Customer support issues arise during AOBRD-to-ELD transition
Customer service issues to consider when evaluating an ELD include the availability and quality of basic tech support when problems arise. Details on CCJ.
October 16, 2019
Business
Small DOD hauler wants more split-sleeper options for team drivers
PTS Worldwide, a hauler for the DOD, is petitioning the FMCSA to change the hours of service rules for team drivers split sleeper berth time. Details on CCJ.
October 16, 2019
Business
Ray Martinez departing FMCSA at the end of October
The head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Ray Martinez, will be leaving the agency at the end of October. More on Commercial Carrier Journal.
October 10, 2019
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