FMCSA group eyes sleep apnea regs
One recommendation would require all drivers with a body mass index measurement of 35 or higher to be tested for sleep apnea.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. 02.07.12
| The Peterbilt 587 SmartWay conventional tractor won in the heavy-duty division. 02.07.12
| The state is seeking to get approval for tolling under a pilot program administered by the Federal Highway Administration. Ray LaHood
Everything Ray LaHood
Speakout
February 1, 2012
Truckers weigh in on beauty vs. efficiency, driver fatigue and the hours-of-service regulations.
LogBook
January 1, 2012
Apnea proposals could disqualify drivers, cell phone ban begins, Senate bill would mandate EOBRs, third Mexican carrier completes audit and more industry news items are featured.
LogBook
December 1, 2011
Highway bill includes truck parking elements, court orders release of truck stop tiger, owner-operator finalists named, medical certificate changes start Jan. 30, driver shortage to worsen says FTR and more ...
LogBook
November 1, 2011
Cross border program starts, EEOC files suit against carriers, agency urges CSA driver ratings, Icahn buys a percentage of Navistar and more industry news items are featured.
LaHood won’t return for second term
October 14, 2011
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said he would not continue in that post if President Obama is re-elected for a second term.
LogBook
October 1, 2011
Audit delays cross-border plan, court asked to review pilot program, hours rule due by end of month, a bridge closure, FMCSA says CSA helps compliance and other industry news items ...
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.
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.
LogBook
April 3, 2011
Demand pushing pay higher, Charlie Daniels to perform at Super Show, FMCSA sends CSA warning letters, opposition builds against hours proposal and more industry news items are featured.
LogBook
March 1, 2011
A capacity shortage, a fatigue inspection, a new tax requirement and highway heroes are among the featured news items.
