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DOT news: FMCSA allows mirrorless trucks, shuts down driver for alcohol violations
FMCSA granted a waiver to Vision Systems North America to allow the company’s mirrorless camera system to be used on trucks in the U.S. The agency also effectively shut down a Nevada-based trucker after violating an FMCSA order to cease operations
January 16, 2020
Business
FMCSA looking to update 20-year-old crash causation study
With changes in technology, vehicle safety, driver behavior and roadway design since the original study was conducted in 2001-2003, FMCSA is looking to revise its methods for gathering data on crash causation.
January 16, 2020
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Business
Growing renewable and biodiesel market could offset potential rise in diesel prices 2020
With ultra-low sulfur diesel prices projected to rise due to maritime diesel regulations, fleets are turning to alternative fuels like biodiesel. Details here.
January 12, 2020
Business
EPA eyeing tighter truck emissions standards, 50-state uniformity
Just four years after U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized a sweeping set of regulations aimed at cutting emissions from heavy-duty trucks and tractors by 25% by 2027, EPA is eyeing new federal regulations to further tighten heavy-duty truck emissions and to create a so-called “50-state program” that harmonizes emissions standards nationally.
January 7, 2020
Business
With court-ordered payouts climbing, fleets can expect insurance renewals to rise 25%
Bert Mayo, vice president of risk solutions for insurance broker TrueNorth Companies, believes the FMCSA will move quickly on its proposed HOS changes.
November 19, 2019
Business
Shutdown of 3G network fueling changes amid AOBRD-to-ELD transition
In addition to the coming ELD deadline on Dec. 17, the sunsetting of 3G CDMA cellular networks is a major factor for technology decisions by fleets.
November 15, 2019
Business
Brake inspection blitz sidelines 4,600 trucks
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Brake Safety Week resulted in 4,626 out of service orders for brakes violations. Details here on CCJ.
November 13, 2019
Business
Hours of service regs suspended for propane haulers in Indiana
The executive order from Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb notes that the is experiencing unseasonably cold weather, which has caused increased demand for propane to heat homes and businesses, causing a propane shortage in the state.
November 12, 2019
Business
Omnitracs says ELD service restored
Omnitracs is recommending that users of affected devices return to using ELDs to track duty status, saying it has fixed the issue that caused the ELD connectivity issues.
November 7, 2019
Business
Another large fleet asks FMCSA to allow its pre-CDL drivers to run team
Wilson’s request would still require a CDL holder in the truck at all times, but not necessarily in the front seat. Wilson says the exemption would allow the CLP holder “to participate in a revenue-generating trip back to his or her state of domicile to obtain the CDL.”
November 6, 2019
Business
Heating fuel shortage prompts FMCSA emergency declaration in Midwest
Winter conditions in the Midwest has resulted in a shortage of heating fuel in a number of states has prompted federal authorities to suspend certain trucking regulations for drivers hauling heating fuels into the affected states.
November 5, 2019
Business
FMCSA shuts down trucker involved in fatal crash while under the influence
FMCSA says Gregory Alan Barnhart was driving on State Route 534 in Milton Township, Ohio, on Sept. 28 when his truck crossed the center line into oncoming traffic and hit a cargo van, killing its driver and a passenger. He was cited for driving under the influence.
November 1, 2019
Business
Short haul fleets plan to curtail ELD use under FMCSA rule proposal
If the proposed hours-of-service changes become law, 61% of short haul fleets that use ELDs today say they will not plan to use them in the future.
October 31, 2019
Business
Prime, Werner, UPS among 9 fleets in pilot program for under-21 drivers
The FMCSA's pilot program allows 18-20-year-olds with the military equivalent to a CDL to drive across state lines. More details on CCJ.
October 31, 2019
Business
Martinez’s exit could leave FMCSA without an administrator for years
With Ray Martinez's abrupt departure, Jim Mullen could be the FMCSA's interim administrator for years due to the long process of being sworn into the agency.
October 30, 2019
Business
California wildfires prompt regs suspension for emergency relief loads
Trucking companies hauling supplies, goods, equipment and fuel into California, or providing other emergency assistance for the ongoing wildfires, are exempt from Parts 390 through 399 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs).
October 30, 2019
Business
FMCSA official says zero chance of ELD deadline extension
Any carrier using an AOBRD or non-ELD compliant logging software will be placed out of service on Dec. 16, 2019. For more details visit CCJ.
October 28, 2019
Business
Machinery haulers petition FMCSA for 14-hour short-haul exemption
Kentucky Equipment Distributors is requesting that its short-haul drivers be allowed to return to their work-reporting location after 14 hours instead of 12.
October 25, 2019
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