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Business
FMCSA raises fines for some violations, lowers fines for others
The fines for violations of federal safety regulations underwent a makeover this year during the adjustment for inflation process. Some fines are higher than previous years, and some are lower, as FMCSA made the adjustments based on a new law passed by Congress in 2015.
June 27, 2016
Voices
Mailbag: ELD choice â âwait and seeâ mode a hope for common sense?
Among other voices responding to recent ELD market, privacy reports: âMost experienced, knowledgeable professionals still hold out hope that some common sense will prevail in the government to recognize any positive impact on safety will not be due to the implementation of ELDs.ââŚ
June 13, 2016
Channel 19
Light violations arenât the only ones being stacked
Readers offer further examples of multiple violations written that stem from one root cause, known as âstackingâ and discouraged at the federal level.
October 24, 2013
Business
Obamacare: Decision upcoming for uninsured operators
An ATBS informational document aims to help uninsured owner-operators make the decision on whether to purchase insurance to satisfy the individual mandate or continue uninsured.
August 21, 2013
Business
Hurry up and wait or pay $500
A receiverâs message comes in over the Qualcomm while Wendy and George have been waiting an hour in a line of trucks to get unloaded: âLate drivers will be fined $500.â Oh the humanity!
May 19, 2013
Channel 19
Make accident victims pay for traffic tie-ups?
A letter writer to the Chattanoogan newspaper last week proposed to fine drivers of large trucks involved in accidents per hour of required cleanup or per mile of backed up traffic. Specifically:  $5,000 per hour of cleanup or per mile of backed up traffic, whichever is greater, to be paid by the trucking [âŚ]
January 19, 2012
Home
Iowa starts carrier rule
Iowa has begun requiring intrastate carriers display their company or farm operation name and USDOT registration number, but wonât enforce this rule until 2011. The stateâs transportation departmentâs Office of Motor Vehicle Enforcement will issue verbal warnings only until 2011. After that, a citation could be issued, which carries a $25 fine and court costs. [âŚ]
February 17, 2010
Business
Featured article: Ports of Confusion
Itâs every operatorâs nightmare: new California Air Resources Board regulations. With last-minute regs changes and a hardcore freight downturn, compliance is even tougher for cash-strapped operators, who are starting to avoid California altogether.
October 1, 2009
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