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McLeod Software sprinting to help carriers, brokers meet FSMA requirements
Tom McLeod said it is a top priority for his software company to develop new features that help carriers and brokers meet the FSMA requirements by April, 2017.
September 19, 2016
Business
Court seems to lean toward keeping ELD mandate in place, trucking attorney says
“The [three-judge] panel was very suspect of the arguments that OOIDA was making and seemed to be much more in favor of the attorneys of the agency,” Scopelitis attorney Tim Wiseman said of the oral arguments made in the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals on Sept. 13. OOIDA filed a suit this year seeking to overturn the agency’s ELD mandate.
September 16, 2016
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DOT: Final rule for trucker training standards expected to publish in November
The Department of Transportation, in its monthly regulatory report, expects the final CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse rule to be published by the end of the month, while the final Entry-Level Driver Training rule is expected to be published in November.
September 16, 2016
Business
ATRI, Mayo Clinic surveys seek carrier feedback on driver med exams
ATRI and the Mayo Clinic say the research will indicate how effective the NRCME process is in improving the DOT physical process, as well as making sure medical examiners understand the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s regulations and guidance for issuing medical certificates.
September 14, 2016
Business
New Omnitracs module predicts driver turnover using e-log data
The Omnitracs ELD Driver Retention Model uses data from electronic hours-of-service (HOS) applications to detect subtle changes in driver habits
September 13, 2016
Business
ATA, OOIDA ask FMCSA to extend public comment period on speed limiter rule
ATA, who filed a petition in 2007 asking the DOT to implement a speed limiter mandate in the trucking industry, calls the DOT’s Aug. 26-released proposed “a dramatic departure” from its petition.
September 12, 2016
Business
Fitzgerald Gliders confident its kits will meet Phase 2 emissions standards
Despite changes to how glider kits will be classified for emissions regulations compliance — and new standards coming to bear for glider kit builders — the glider industry will remain viable and intact, says Fitzgerald Glider Kits’ head of marketing Stu McLaughlin.
September 8, 2016
Business
Proposed speed limiter rule published, comment period open for carriers
The DOT suggested three possible speeds for trucks to be governed to – 60 mph, 65 mph or 68 mph. Overall, the proposal offers little in the way of guidance toward what a final version of the rule could look like, and the DOT is mainly looking for feedback from the trucking industry and equipment manufacturers on the proposal.
September 7, 2016
Business
Congress to resume work on hours of service fix, CSA issues this fall
Hours of service rules face an uncertain and potentially more restrictive future, especially for truck operators who utilize a 34-hour hours restart regularly. Congress is set to take up the issue — again — this fall.
September 6, 2016
Business
Proposed truck speed governor rule hints at 60, 65 and 68 mph as limits
Sometime within the next few years, truck speeds will likely be electronically governed to somewhere between 60-mph and 68-mph, according to a proposed DOT rule released Aug. 26. The agencies did not formally propose a speed to which trucks should be limited, but they did issue analysis on three speeds: 60 mph, 65 mph and 68 mph.
September 2, 2016
Business
Tanker group petitions DOT about California meal, rest break requirements for hazmat carriers
The National Tank Truck Carriers says California’s rules, which entitles drivers to paid 30-minute meal break periods after five and 10 hours of work, prohibits carriers from requiring an employee to work during these breaks, violating best practices and load attendance requirements for hazmat haulers, the group says.
September 1, 2016
Business
TivaCloud partners with KeepTruckin to expand compliance software with ELD solution
TivaCloud expands compliance service offerings by partnering with KeepTruckin for electronic logging devices (ELD).
September 1, 2016
Business
FMCSA upholds 30-minute break rule following CVSA request to nix it from hours regs
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration earlier this month denied a petition made by North American truck inspectors asking the agency to rescind the 30-minute break required by current hours of service regulations.
August 31, 2016
Business
Rates could jump 15-20 percent with ELD mandate, expert says
ATBS’ Todd Amen says the mandate will create a “truck shortage,” likely to equivalent to about 200,000 to 300,000 trucks, he says. “You lose 10 to 20 percent of your ability to run miles.”
August 31, 2016
Business
Rule to set minimum driver training standards moves step closer to publication
If the Final Rule matches up with the proposed rule released earlier this year in March, FMCSA will implement a core curriculum for new truckers receiving their CDL and require them to receive 30 hours of behind-the-wheel training before being issued the license.
August 30, 2016
Business
HHG carrier seeks exemption from regs for small shipments
La Rosa Del Monte Express (LRDM) is seeking the exemption from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s consumer protection regulations for HHG transportation because, the company says, the regulations “hinder its efforts to meet the needs of the communities it serves.”
August 29, 2016
Business
Isotrak releases ELD-compliant logging app
The new application has an intuitive, easy-to-use interface so drivers can focus on safety and their deliveries, the company says.
August 26, 2016
Business
DOT proposes requiring speed limiters on heavy-duty trucks, doesn’t specify speed limit
The DOT is seeking public comment on the rule for 60 days following its official publication in the Federal Register, which is scheduled for next week sometime. What the limited speed for heavy-duty trucks would be is one aspect of the proposal on which the DOT is seeking feedback.
August 26, 2016
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