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Proposed e-log mandate now projected for April, along with driver coercion rule
A proposed rule mandating Electronic Logging Devices (aka Electronic Onboard Recorders) is now projected to be published April 9, according to a monthly report from the Department of Transportation, who has been pushing back the projected publication date for the rule since mid-November.
March 11, 2014
Business
Fleet execs outline top challenges to industry suppliers
Hours of service, the driver shortage and challenges with adopting new technology are major hurdles facing the industry, according to a panel of fleet executives at the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association’s 2014 Heavy Duty Dialogue conference in Nashville this week.
March 10, 2014
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FMCSA to hear input March 28, April 7 on new entrant rule
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration this week announced the times and dates for its next two public listening session being held as part of the creation of the New Entrant testing rule mandated by the MAP-21 highway funding act from 2012.
March 10, 2014
Business
CARB unveils proposed compliance extensions and delays for small fleets, owner-operators
The California Air Resources Board March 6 announced proposals to change elements of its Truck & Bus Rule emissions regulations that would mostly impact very small fleets and owner-operators, though some elements could impact fleets.
March 10, 2014
Business
DOT Inspector General audit points out more shortcomings in CSA
A DOT audit has determined that the federal the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration must be more careful about its collection, management and analysis of data, or the federal trucking regulator “will be hindered in its ability to effectively implement CSA nationwide and address the key concerns of industry stakeholders.”
March 10, 2014
Business
Phillips enters trailer light market with Innotec partnership
At a press conference at the American Trucking Association’s annual Technology & Maintenance Council Conference, Phillips Industries announced a partnership to become the exclusive distributor of Innotec LED trailer lights in the commercial vehicle industry. The announcement marks Phillips’ entry into the trailer LED lighting market. Innotec — whose BoardFree LED lights are currently available in […]
March 9, 2014
Business
Bill clears house that would exempt propane haulers of HOS until May 31
The U.S. House cleared a bill March 4 that would if passed give propane haulers and other home heating fuel transporters in 36 states an exemption to federal hours-of-service regulations.
March 5, 2014
Business
Hours of service waivers issued for some haulers of fuel, salt, other relief loads
In light of severe cold temperatures impacting much of the country and some nationwide fuel distribution problems, FMCSA and some states have continued issuance of hours-of-service waivers for fuel haulers and, now, some other relief loads, like road salt, food and livestock.
March 4, 2014
Business
FMCSA data quality lawsuits: Court rules to transfer case against DataQ’s process
Based on jurisdictional grounds, a U.S. Court of Appeals in D.C. has transferred a case brought against the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and its inability to remove violations from a carrier or driver’s safety record if the violation is dismissed in court or the carrier is found not guilty.
February 28, 2014
Business
Congress eyes extending hours regs waivers for propane haulers
Congress is considering a bill to extend current hours-of-service waivers for propane and other home heating truckers until May 31. On Feb. 25, Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) introduced the Home Heating Emergency Assistance Through Transportation Act or H.R. 4076, which has nine co-sponsors.
February 26, 2014
Business
Electronic Logging Device rule poised to miss yet another projected publication date
The expected date of publication of FMCSA’s next iteration of an Electronic Logging Device mandate has been pushed back five times, including four times in the last four months. The rule, too, is already nearly a year behind the schedule dictated by MAP-21.
February 24, 2014
Business
Rand McNally makes E-Logs compliant for passenger carriers
TransCor America, a detainee/prisoner transportation company, is in the process of installing Rand McNally’s TND 760 throughout its organization for HOS compliance.
February 21, 2014
Business
Analysis: drivers must embrace Big Brother to increase pay
An FMCSA committee wants to see a law that would require motor carriers to compensate drivers for time spent working (on duty) but not driving as well as provide minimum pay guarantees. Drivers will have to embrace electronic logs and other in-cab technology to have a chance.
February 20, 2014
Business
Driver said to have been on duty 35 straight hours shut down by FMCSA after fatal collision
FMCSA announced Feb. 13 it has shut down a driver who the agency discovered had violated hours of service limits and falsified his logs prior to hitting two stationary vehicles, killing one person and seriously injuring another.
February 13, 2014
Business
Drivers must start using FMCSA-approved doctors May 21
Drivers must begin using doctors from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners May 21, per an update Feb. 12 from Larry Minor, the agency’s Associate Administrator for Policy.
February 12, 2014
Business
Detention time, New Entrant testing, changing driver pay top FMCSA considerations for highway bill
An advisory committee to FMCSa has prioritized 38 items for the agency to consider pitching to Congress to be included in the next highway reauthorization bill, including reforming driver pay, battling detention time and changing New Entrant testing, among others.
February 12, 2014
Business
Crash figures and their relationship to the economy and FMCSA’s effectiveness
FMCSA says it conducted 3.5 million roadside inspections leading to 16,000 estimated prevented crashes. However, crash numbers have steadily risen since 2009, in spite of the efforts of the agency and its CSA program, carriers point out.
February 11, 2014
Business
Changes to CSA, reforming driver pay, hair drug testing key topics at FMCSA committee meeting
Industry stakeholders argued Monday, Feb. 10, at an FMCSA meeting that the next highway bill should include reviews of current trucking regulations — especially those that don’t correlate to carrier safety, along with changing driver pay to repeal some exemptions of labor laws.
February 11, 2014
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