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Beyond the speed limiter, part 4: changing behaviors
A number of systems give drivers automated feedback through mobile devices, which include easy-to-understand scores and competitions to earn rewards and recognition.
November 13, 2016
Business
On e-logs, infrastructure and freight: What Trump’s agenda may mean for trucking
President-elect Trump has promised to ramp up infrastructure funding and manufacturing output. Should they be enacted, what do these policy proposals mean for the trucking industry? And will regulations like ELDs, emissions standards and more remain under a Trump presidency? Those questions explored here…
November 10, 2016
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Business
Beyond speed limiters, part 2: a connected throttle
Advanced speed management technologies are making the idea of “tamper proof” speed limiters seem outdated
November 8, 2016
Business
Telogis expands, updates MRM platform with new apps
Telogis, a Verizon Company, announced a number of extensions to its Mobile Resource Management (MRM) software platform
November 3, 2016
Business
A tale of transformation: Telogis, Verizon and the future of connected fleet technology
The co-founder of Telogis says that coming together with Verizon has made the opportunity in connected vehicle technology “much bigger and easier to capture. The mountain just got easier to climb.”
November 3, 2016
Business
Drug and alcohol clearinghouse rule moves closer to publication
The OMB gave the rule a “consistent with change” ruling, which means the rule is cleared to be published with changes recommended by OMB. Those recommendations were not published, and the final text of the rule won’t be known until it’s published in the Federal Register.
November 2, 2016
Business
Gas haulers in Alabama get temporary hours of service exemption
Colonial Pipeline representatives said the gasoline pipeline, Line 1, will likely remain shut down the rest of this week. Line 2, which transports diesel, jet fuel and other distillates, was restarted late Oct. 31 and is expected to remain in operation.
November 1, 2016
Business
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
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
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
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
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
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
Complying with FSMA: an update of options for motor carriers
Technology has become an important part of motor carrier strategies to comply with new shipper requirements for food transport.
October 26, 2016
Business
FMCSA committees formally recommend requiring truckers with high BMI to be screened for sleep apnea
Truck operators with a Body Mass Index of 40 or higher would be flagged for sleep apnea screening if the recommendations are made law. Truckers with a BMI of 33 or higher would also be subject to screening if they meet three other qualifiers, a list that includes being male and being older than 42 — a large demographic in the trucking industry.
October 26, 2016
Business
FMCSA further eases regulations for military vets transitioning to trucking
The exemption allows state driver licensing agencies (SDLAs) to choose whether or not to waive the knowledge test for qualified learner’s permit and CDL applicants. FMCSA is also allowing SDLAs to establish their own requirements and procedures of verifying the eligibility of the applicants.
October 26, 2016
Business
Concrete haulers seek waiver from 30-minute break requirement
A group representing concrete haulers and their drivers has asked the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for an exemption from the required 30-minute break stipulated by hours of service regulations.
October 25, 2016
Business
Maven Machines closes funding; appoints retired FedEx exec to Board
Maven Machines has a platform of enterprise wearable technology for driver safety, communications and regulatory compliance.
October 24, 2016
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