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Electronic Logging Devices
ELDs and trucker harassment, Part 1: What FMCSA’s new mandate does to protect truckers against harassment
In this three-part series, Overdrive examines anti-harassment measures in the DOT’s December-published electronic logging device rule. Topics include the rule’s anti-harassment provisions, privacy of truckers’ records and the harassment complaint process.
January 25, 2016
Business
E-log noncompliance penalties yet to be determined, FMCSA says
What will the punishment be for truckers who fail to comply with the looming electronic logging device mandate? FMCSA is still hammering out those details, it says.
January 6, 2016
Electronic Logging Devices
Logging device mandate: FMCSA to build registry of approved devices
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has started the process of registering FMCSA-approved electronic logging devices in preparation for the upcoming ELD mandate, which likely will begin sometime in 2017.
October 30, 2014
Business
Rand McNally unveils new IntelliRoute truck-specific GPS, mobile ELD compatibility
Rand McNally introduced Aug. 21 at the Great American Trucking Show new, updated versions of its line of truck-specific GPS units, the IntelliRoute TND. It also announced its HD 100 electronic logging device now works with smart phones, tablets and its IntelliRoute GPS devices.
August 22, 2014
Electronic Logging Devices
In formal comments, OOIDA says e-log mandate not worth the cost, other trade groups supportive of rule
Trucking trade groups held their formal public comments on the proposed federal electronic logging device mandate until the waning hours, and each of the major ones fell as expected in terms of support or opposition.
June 30, 2014
Electronic Logging Devices
E-log mandate: Agency extends public comment period to June 26
Following a request by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, FMCSA has extended the comment period for its proposed electronic logging device mandate, pushing back the comment period 30 days to June 26.
May 15, 2014
Electronic Logging Devices
FMCSA: Study shows lower crash rates with e-logs, but ‘skewed’ to bigger carriers
Electronic logs have a beneficial impact on truck safety, according to a study posted Monday by FMCSA. The agency does, however, say the study is “skewed” toward large, for-hire carriers.
May 13, 2014
Electronic Logging Devices
60-day comment period for e-log mandate too short, CVSA says, requests 30-day extension
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has asked FMCSA to give stakeholders an extra 30 days to submit comments on the agency’s proposed electronic logging device mandate, citing the complexity and significance of the rule as reasons.
May 13, 2014
Electronic Logging Devices
E-log mandate likely coming soon: White House clears rule, publication nearing
After more than seven months in waiting, the proposed rule mandating Electronic Logging Devices has cleared the White House’s Office of Management and Budget, likely paving the way for a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to be published by the end of the month.
March 12, 2014
Electronic Logging Devices
E-log mandate publication date pushed back again, now expected April 9
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
In-cab filming of drivers for disciplinary reasons OK’d by Calif. attorney general
California’s attorney general has concluded carriers contracting companies that provide continuous video of drivers may use this data for disciplinary purposes.
February 21, 2014
Hours of Service
FMCSA denies request for pushing back hours compliance
Per a letter from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration last week to the American Trucking Associations, there will be no delay in hours of service implementation, as requested by ATA in January.
February 27, 2013
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