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Meritor WABCO enhances OnGuard platform (with video)
Meritor WABCO estimates the stationary functionality of OnGuardACTIVE could eliminate up to 4,500 crashes annually.
August 27, 2015
Business
Note to disgruntled former trucking editors: Trucks are not killing us
Trucking has made huge gains in terms of safety. And even more giant leaps are coming. To suggest otherwise is irresponsible and hypocritical, especially coming from someone who drew a nice paycheck from the trucking industry for 16 years.
August 24, 2015
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Haulers of certain hazmat loads granted HOS exemption
ATA was granted an exemption request it made in May that would grant haulers of hazardous materials an exemption from the 30-minute break required by FMCSA hours-of-service regulations.
August 20, 2015
Business
Mail carriers request exemption of 14-hour rule compliance
NSRMCA requests that mail-carrying drivers have the ability to — after being off duty for eight consecutive hours — choose to be on-duty up to 15 hours in a 24-hour period and drive up to 10 hours.
August 19, 2015
Business
Major carrier asks FMCSA to allow its drivers to use split sleeper berth periods
CRST Expedited has filed an exemption request with FMCSA asking the agency to allow some CRST drivers to use split sleeper berth time to satisfy federally required off-duty periods.
August 19, 2015
Business
Speed limiter mandate expected this week, e-log mandate still on track for September
The DOT is scheduled to publish in the next six weeks a final rule to mandate the use of electronic logging devices and a proposed rule that will require use of speed limiters on heavy trucks.
August 17, 2015
Business
TivaCloud launches compliance management software, for fleets of all sizes
TivaCloud, based in Houston, announced a new cloud-based compliance software system designed for motor carriers of all sizes.
August 14, 2015
Business
Hours exemption: Flexible sleeper berth time granted to carrier for meeting these criteria
The private carrier of Little Debbie owner McKee Foods was granted in March an exemption that allows some of its drivers three options to satisfy the federally required 10 sleeper berth hours for truck operators.
August 13, 2015
Business
Against the looming speed limiter mandate? OOIDA starts petition countering rule
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has posted an online petition seeking signatures of those in the trucking industry against the DOT’s upcoming proposal to mandate speed limiters on heavy trucks. ATA has long backed the rule, however.
August 12, 2015
Business
Tracy Morgan crash update: NTSB blames truck operator’s lack of sleep, creates animation of crash scene
The root cause of the fatal June 2014 crash involving a Walmart tractor-trailer and actor/comedian Tracy Morgan was a tired truck operator, the National Transportation Safety Board has concluded. The NTSB released the results of its year-long investigation Aug. 11.
August 11, 2015
Business
Customer acceptance of upcoming emissions standards at the forefront of Phase II public hearing
Industry stakeholders, including those representing truck makers, fleets and owner-operators, along with some environmental activists, spoke Thursday at a hearing on the next phase of fuel economy and emissions standards for heavy trucks.
August 7, 2015
Business
No qualms from Big 2 trucking groups with Darling nomination
Both the American Trucking Associations and the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association have expressed their support for the nomination of Scott Darling to head the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration as official administrator, a role he’s performed on an acting basis for nearly a year.
August 6, 2015
Business
Obama nominates Scott Darling to head FMCSA
President Barack Obama this week nominated T.F. Scott Darling to become the next administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, a position he’s filled on an acting basis since former Administrator Anne Ferro’s departure last August.
August 5, 2015
Business
Company asks FMCSA to allow wireless, rechargeable tow lights for emergencies
TowMate has requested an exemption to allow carriers to use rechargeable, wireless tow lights to be used in emergency towing situations.
August 5, 2015
Business
Trucking groups, carriers weigh in on FMCSA’s proposed CSA changes
FMCSA says the CSA changes will better the expansive regulatory program. Carriers and trucking lobbying groups, however, say some of the changes are a step in the wrong direction.
August 4, 2015
Business
‘Who should be driving that massive truck?’, ‘Teen truckers?’: The national headlines on under-21 CDL holders
Despite what the headlines seem to convey — that no 18-year-olds are currently allowed to drive trucks — the provision in the Senate bill actually does nothing to make it easier for 18- and 19-year-olds to receive a CDL or become a truck operator. Here are the headlines — along with a little clarity.
August 4, 2015
Business
President signs highway patch, extending funding through October
President Barack Obama signed into law Friday, July 31, a bill to extend funding for the Highway Trust Fund for three months.
July 31, 2015
Business
GAO: FMCSA study on 2013 hours-of-service rule flawed, safety conclusions could be inaccurate
A new Congressional report says the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has limited ability to truly evaluate the 2013-implemented hours-of-service rule because its study did not meet research standards and has data constraints.
July 30, 2015
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