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New food standards rule compliance resource available for food-hauling carriers

The Uniform Food Safety Transportation Protocol is designed as minimum standards for carriers to meet the requirements in the Food Safety Modernization Act.

December 16, 2016

A new resource is available to help carriers comply with the implementation of the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act in April.

IdleAir to begin using eNow solar panels for truck stop electrification

A new partnership between the two companies will allow IdleAir to use solar panels for its truck stop electrification locations.

December 15, 2016

A new partnership will allow IdleAir to provide power to trucks at its locations through eNow’s solar panels.

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FMCSA again delays Unified Registration System implementation for existing carriers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has indefinitely delayed the final implementation of its Unified Registration System.

December 14, 2016

FMCSA has indefinitely delayed implementation of the final phase of its Unified Registration System.

More restrictive 34-hour restart tied to results of coming FMCSA study

Congress successfully acted to prevent the situation of the 34-hour restart being removed as a tool for truck drivers to use to manage their on-duty clocks.

December 12, 2016

Two paths for the 34-hour restart remain. The results of a pending FMCSA study will dictate which becomes permanent.

Congress clears bill directing two paths forward for 34-hour restart

Congress has unveiled FMCSA legislation to set two paths forward for the future of truckers' 34-hour restart. No other hours of service changes were included.

December 12, 2016

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ERoad adds IFTA Easy File feature to platform

ERoad adds an IFTA Easy File enhancement to their Electronic Tax Management system. This reduces time, complexity of filing quarterly returns. Read more on CCJ.

December 9, 2016

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New PrePass locations open in Calif., Wis., and Wyo.

PrePass-approved trucks are now eligible for weigh station pre-clearance and bypass at new locations near Mt. Pass, Calif., Superior, Wis., and Sundance, Wyo.

December 9, 2016

DriverTech to restart direct sales of its mobile fleet management system

DriverTech will be re-entering the direct sales market for mobile communications with its DT4000 mobile device and FleetWatcher fleet management system.

December 9, 2016

Carrier consensus on speed limiter mandate: 65 mph and retroactive; truckers remain ‘vehemently’ opposed

Fleets and trucking trade groups land mostly in support of a rule to govern truck speeds in the U.S. However, most would like to see the rule further developed.

December 8, 2016

Carries and trucking trade groups offered mixed, but strong opinions on the DOT’s proposed speed limiter mandate. Though most agreed a 65 mph speed limit was best of the three options presented by the DOT, most argued further research — and another rule proposal — are needed before the agencies proceed with a final rule.

DOT calls for rail companies to screen operators for sleep apnea; FMCSA wants rule, not rec’s

The Federal Railroad Administration has recommended train operators be screened for obstructive sleep apnea. FMCSA will wait on a formal rule.

December 6, 2016

Sleep apnea recommendations have been made to railroad operators by the FRA, but FMCSA is standing by its previous position, despite a joint rulemaking between the agencies earlier this year.

Enforcement blitz ongoing this week in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio

This week, officers will turn their attention to the I-94 corridor and other major highways for “Eyes on 94,” an enforcement effort targeting trucks.

December 5, 2016

Bill Shuster to again head House’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in next Congress

Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) has again been elected by House Republicans to chair the U.S. House of Representatives’ Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in the 2017-2018 Congress. The committee is responsible for public policy relating to all modes of transportation and oversees the Executive Branch’s Department of Transportation.

December 5, 2016

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FMCSA plans to allow V.A. docs to issue medical certs to military vet truckers

Truckers who served in the U.S. military would be allowed to use approved doctors from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to obtain their medical certification.

November 30, 2016

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing an easier path for V.A. physicians to become certified medical examiners and listed on the National Registry.

One week remains to comment on DOT’s proposed speed limiter mandate

Carriers have until Dec. 7 to file comments on the DOT’s proposed speed limiter mandate. Here’s the link to do so.

November 30, 2016

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Fast action: new tech helps fleets automate risk analysis, driver training

As fleets continue to capture more data on driver safety and compliance, the demand for automated risk management systems is growing.

November 23, 2016

Vigillo has been providing CSA scorecards and data mining products in the transportation industry for more than nine years.

DOT: Rules to establish drug/alcohol database, new driver training standards could be published this week

Rules to establish a drug and alcohol database for truckers and minimum driver training standards are set to be published this week, according to the DOT’s latest regulatory update.

November 22, 2016

The clearinghouse would require carriers to submit positive tests and refusals to the database.

Speed limiter rule proposal comments due in two weeks

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and its sister agency, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, did not propose a specific speed in the proposal and instead seek feedback from the industry on three potential speeds: 60 mph, 65 mph and 68 mph.

November 22, 2016

Comments for the DOT’s proposed speed limiter rule are due in two weeks on Dec. 7.

FMCSA extends hours exemption for hazmat haulers required to ‘attend’ cargo

The FAST Act, passed in December 2015, requires FMCSA to extend any hours-of-service exemption to five years from the date the exemption took effect.

November 21, 2016

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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.

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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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