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Trump orders agencies to freeze new regulations, ELD mandate likely shielded

Friday President Trump issued an order to executive agencies directing them to freeze all new regulations pending further review by Trump and his team.

January 23, 2017

President Trump’s order to freeze new regulations likely won’t affect existing — though fresh — trucking regulations, such as the electronic logging device mandate.

DriverTech launches in-cab mobile device with ELD and camera for $799

The DriverTech DT4000 Rev 7 comes with Electronic Logging Device (ELD) capabilities and a front-facing dash camera to capture critical event video.

January 20, 2017

The DT4000 Rev 7 comes with an ELD application, driver messaging, a camera for critical event video capture, and more for $799.

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BOLT System says software ready for FMSA regs

BOLT System says carriers can use its software to provide inspectors or shippers up to 12 months of compliance data with ready access.

January 20, 2017

FMCSA’s Darling bids farewell to trucking, says industry is ‘linchpin’ of U.S. economy

Scott Darling, who’s run the DOT’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, expressed gratitude toward and said goodbye to the industries he regulated.

January 19, 2017

Unified Registration System final rule published, implementation still delayed indefinitely

The Unified Registration System is indefinitely delayed until the technology required to implement the system is in place.

January 16, 2017

FMCSA published and immediately suspended its Unified Registration System, allowing the agency to finish moving data to a central database and to give states more time to test the system.

Court denies OOIDA’s request for rehearing of ELD case, appeal coming

The U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has denied the OOIDA’s request for the court to rehear its case against the U.S. DOT’s electronic logging device mandate.

January 13, 2017

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New tech helps fleets, drivers make truck parking more productive and satisfying

New technologies and services that address truck parking activities appear to be improving both driver productivity and satisfaction.

January 12, 2017

The TruckSmart driver app shows parking information for locations. Soon, fleets will be able to reserve spots online.

Norm Ellis named as president of EROAD

EROAD, announced that Norm Ellis will be president. Reporting to CEO Steven Newman, Ellis will lead the company's North American senior management team.

January 6, 2017

Tech helps fleets lower risk with immediate driver feedback, training

New developments are automating driver risk management, specifically from companies that provide video-based safety, driver training, and telematics platforms.

January 5, 2017

Another fleet seeking split sleeper berth exemption for team drivers

The company proposes to FMCSA to allow its drivers to split sleeper berth time into two segments of at least three hours each.

January 5, 2017

Dillon Transportation is seeking an exemption to allow its team drivers to split sleeper berth time. (Photo by 365 Trucking)

FMCSA, states using new investigative techniques in carriers’ on-site compliance reviews

FMCSA is digging deeper than before in on-site compliance reviews. New tactics include interviewing more employees and checking carriers' social media profiles.

January 4, 2017

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Some petroleum haulers get temporary hours of service exemption in Montana

Drivers hauling propane, heating oil and diesel fuel can waive hours-of-service regulations in Montana through Jan. 27 because of winter weather.

January 3, 2017

Chasing down risk: new tech to help fleets respond faster to driver problems

Omnitracs is working to create an automated driver risk management system that combines predictive data with real-time critical safety data and video.

December 29, 2016

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Dave Osiecki to consult with PeopleNet for safety, compliance

Osiecki will consult and work for PeopleNet as part of the company's ongoing efforts to help customers strengthen safety and compliance.

December 28, 2016

Dave Osiecki is president and CEO of the newly-formed Scopelitis Transportation Consulting.

DOT shuts down owner-operator following fatal crash

The FMCSA has issued an effective shutdown order to a Lowell, Massachusetts-based single-truck owner-operator after an investigation. Read all about it here.

December 28, 2016

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Trucking regulatory reforms sought under Trump: ‘We’re going to find out if Republicans can deliver’

Can the new Republican administration initiate regulatory reform in the trucking industry? Trucking trade groups hope so.

December 21, 2016

Will the Trump administration initiative an overhaul of FMCSA’s regulatory process?

New Prime becomes latest fleet to request exemption for pre-CDL holders

The fleet is looking for an exemption to allow learner's permit holders who have passed the CDL skills test to drive in team operations.

December 19, 2016

New Prime, part of the larger Prime Inc., has requested an exemption to allow its commercial learner’s permit holders who have passed the CDL skills test to drive in team operations until they get back to their home state.

ATA asserts 34-hour ‘restart rollback’ made permanent; FMCSA waiting on report

The 2013 suspension of 34-hour restart regulations enacted in 2013 is effectively permanent, says the American Trucking Associations.

December 16, 2016

The requirement that drivers’ 34-hour restart include two 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. periods has been permanently removed, ATA says. FMCSA argues otherwise.

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Shippers wary of rising transportation costs as fleets put the brakes on spending

92% of carriers delayed, reduced, or canceled planned investments in 2025.

Key Trucking, based in Kent, Washington, is a regional full-service transportation and freight service provider throughout Western Washington and the greater Pacific Northwest. Estes Express Lines, North America's largest privately held freight carrier, provides LTL shipping, final-mile delivery and broader supply chain solutions across the US, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.

Estes acquires Washington-based Key Trucking

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Trump, EPA make good on promise to toss emissions regs

The endangerment finding has allowed presidential administrations to regulate six greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride) since 2009.

Feds set to strike key emissions tentpole this week

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