EOBR debated over driver harassment
The harassment issue may be the key consideration for the FMCSA, which aims to devise a rule that mandates electronic logging devices.02.08.12
| A Mexican carrier was found to violate U.S. leasing laws pertaining to Mexican carriers, said William Quade of the Federal Motor CarrierSafetyAdministration’s ...
02.08.12
| FMCSA ordered U & D Service to immediately shut down after discovering the company was using drivers who did not possess valid ...
02.07.12
| Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks were using the same brake component that affected production of Navistar and Volvo Group trucks. 02.07.12
| The reopened lane of I-40 West is near the Tennessee-North Carolina border. Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance
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FMCSA adds phone use violations to CSA
February 3, 2012
Five texting and cell phone use violations will now contribute the highest (10 points) weighted severity to carriers’ numerical rankings.
CSA and Tire Basics
December 1, 2011
Stay out of trouble with the DOT through careful inspections and diligent routine maintenance.
Brake out-of-service rate up
November 17, 2011
14.2 percent, of vehicles were placed OOS for brakes overall, up from 13.5 percent in 2010.
CVSA: Brakes top out-of-service violations
September 9, 2011
CVSA inspectors will focus on brakes in Canada, the United States and Mexico.
Speakout
August 7, 2011
Truckers weigh in on the pay scale model, sleep apnea, hours of service regulations and other issues.
LogBook
August 5, 2011
Driver data could go public, U.S. and Mexico sign trucking deal, broker regulatory bill reintroduced and other industry news items are featured.
Lowest out-of-service in Roadcheck history
July 8, 2011
Nearly 8,000 CVSA and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration inspectors performed 70,712 truck and bus inspections.
FMCSA inspector charged with bribery
June 23, 2011
Court charged agent sold a driver a CVSA sticker knowing the vehicle lacked the corresponding inspection.
LogBook
June 2, 2011
Hours comment deadline extended, lawmakers protest cross-border plan, bill would allow truck safety tax credit, FMCSA issues CDL amendments and other industry news items are featured.
Roadcheck to focus on hours of service, movers
May 26, 2011
Roadcheck will emphasize checking driver logbooks and underscore to drivers the importance of maintaining their logbooks.
