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TMC panel to discuss best practices for use of eDVIRs on Sept. 23

Tom Cuthbertson, vice president of regulatory affairs for Omnitracs, will participate in an electronic driver vehicle inspection report (eDVIR) panel at the 2015 ATA Technology & Maintenance Council Fall Meeting.

September 21, 2015

In October, Omnitracs finalized the purchase of XRS to deepen its reach into small-, mid-sized and private fleets seeking smart device-based applications. The core technology of XRS is a small, in-cab Relay device that communicates via Bluetooth with a wi

Will FMCSA push to reimplement 2013 restart rules soon? Congress allows it after Sept. 30

The current stay of enforcement of the 2013-implemented rules governing truckers’ use of a 34-hour hours-of-service restart could be removed as soon as Sept. 30, 2015, according to the text of the law that temporarily suspended the rules.

September 21, 2015

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Obama’s remaining 16 months could be busy ones for FMCSA, says former agency head

On the trucking regulatory front, “the next year should be fun,” said former FMCSA Administrator Annette Sandberg, taking a sarcastic jab at the looming regulatory onslaught carriers and others in the industry can expect in the coming year and a half. Sandberg spoke at FTR’s Transportation Conference on Wednesday in Indianapolis, where she gave an overview […]

September 16, 2015

FMCSA may face pressure in the coming months to push hard to publish regulations before President Obama’s second term ends, says former FMCSA Administrator Annette Sandberg.

Rule to require e-logs pushed back: Here’s latest projected date

A Final Rule to require truck operators to use electronic logging devices has been delayed a month, according to a report released this week by the Department of Transportation.

September 16, 2015

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J.J. Keller to release HOS data management service

The difficultly of managing HOS data during and after implementation of ELDs led J.J. Keller & Associates to develop a data management service called Driver DataSense.

September 12, 2015

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House bill would increase Interstate weight limit to 91,000 pounds

Rep. Reid Ribble, at a press conference on Thursday, said increasing the allowable weight to 91,000 pounds with six axles would increase the industry’s productivity by increasing capacity. It would also reduce congestion and boost safety, he said.

September 10, 2015

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Truck driver in Tracy Morgan crash asks court to dismiss charges, citing media attention

The attorney representing trucker Kevin Roper filed the motion for dismissal this week in the New Jersey court overseeing the case. Roper was charged last June with vehicular homicide and assault by auto in the crash that killed comic James McNair and severely injured Morgan and several others.

September 9, 2015

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Top 10 states for hours-of-service violations

As a primer for some more in-depth reporting on FMCSA’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability program set to be published on CCJ later this month, here’s a look at the 10 states with the most hours-of-service violations.

September 9, 2015

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Congress returns this week: Highway bill, CSA, hours-of-service suspension among potential trucking rules on the docket

Removal of CSA scores, continuation of the 2014’s partial HOS suspension, a long-term highway bill and more that Congress might take up in its fall session.

September 8, 2015

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White House delays proposed speed limiter mandate

A looming rule to mandate the use of speed limiting devices on heavy trucks has been delayed, according to a notice on the White House’s Office of Management and Budget’s rulemaking portal.

September 3, 2015

Electronic log mandate will be a game changer, say CCJ Market Movers panelists

The looming electronic logging device mandate, expected to take effect in late 2017, will have a major impact on industry capacity, panelists agreed. Carriers who don’t use ELDs “can run maybe 100 more miles a day,” said one panelist. “When they can’t do that…how are they going to make it?”

September 3, 2015

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Canadian court OKs speed limiters, says benefits supersede safety risk to truck drivers

A Canadian appellate court ruled this week that the Ontario province’s 2009-implemented truck speed limiter law will remain in effect, despite the court’s majority opinion that the devices could endanger truck operators.

September 3, 2015

Comment period for proposed fuel economy, emissions regs extended to Oct. 1

Here’s how to comment on the proposed fuel economy and GHG emissions regulations.

September 1, 2015

Annual brake inspection blitz next week

Here are the dates CVSA has set for its annual Brake Safety Week inspection spree.

August 31, 2015

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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

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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

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

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

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Bye-bye driver shortage: the economy remains trucking's top concern

Driver shortage falls out of ATRI's Top Industry Issues list for first time in 21 years.

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Tesla expects electric Semi debut in late 2026

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USA Truck going back up for sale

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Midwest Motor Express, DHE Transportation rebranding under AAA Cooper

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Most heavy trucks exempt from new 25% truck tariff, 'non-U.S. content' will be taxed

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