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. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
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FMCSA orders carrier shutdown
February 8, 2012
FMCSA ordered U & D Service to immediately shut down after discovering the company was using drivers who did not possess valid CDLs.
EOBR debated over driver harassment
February 7, 2012
The harassment issue may be the key consideration for the FMCSA, which aims to devise a rule that mandates electronic logging devices.
FMCSA group eyes sleep apnea regs
February 6, 2012
One recommendation would require all drivers with a body mass index measurement of 35 or higher to be tested for sleep apnea.
Restart study part of transportation bill
February 6, 2012
If the provision makes it through to final legislation, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration would have to do a field study of the restart rule.
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.
Rest in Pieces
February 1, 2012
The new hours of service rule further complicates off-duty requirements in ways that could hurt productivity, though some flexibility is added.
LogBook
February 1, 2012
Three compete for Owner-Operator of the Year, cross-border program lawsuits advance, turnpike rates rise, Baltimore bridge tolls rising and many more industry news items are featured.
FMCSA medical certificate rule begins
January 30, 2012
Truckers must keep paper copies of their medical examiner’s certificate with them for another two years until Jan. 30, 2014.
Court sets new FMCSA deadline on recorder motion
January 27, 2012
Court granted extension to Feb. 21 for the FMCSA’s response to the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association’s motion.
Groups want hours of service case dismissed
January 24, 2012
Previous settlement agreement wanted to change 2008 hours of service rule.
