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News roundup, Dec. 20: Annual cargo theft warnings; DOT giving $50k for anti-trafficking ideas; freight-booking updates from Convoy, Truckstop.com
Cargo theft recording firms offer recommendations for combating cargo theft during the holidays. U.S. DOT awarding $50,000 for a human trafficking prevention idea. Digital broker Convoy says all loads are now booked without human intervention. Truckstop.com adds âBook It Nowâ to LoadRunner.
December 20, 2019
Business
DOT raises fines for violating trucking regs
A final rule that published in the Federal Register today, Nov. 27, makes the new fine amounts effective immediately. The 2015 Act required FMCSA and other DOT agencies to issue an initial âcatch-upâ adjustment, followed by annual adjustments for inflation.
November 27, 2018
Overdrive Extra
Whereâs the âpublic outcryâ for better roads and bridges?
One primary problem with road and bridge improvements and expansions is that the Highway Trust Fund is going broke.
November 26, 2013
Business
FMCSA proposes plan to establish driver screening
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has proposed a nine-year plan for identifying the riskiest drivers and addressing unsafe driver behavior.
June 28, 2013
Overdrive Extra
Managing the monster known as CSA
There is no quick fix for getting reckless drivers and carriers off the road. But as with most ambitious government initiatives, whatâs needed is more simplicity, not less.
May 11, 2013
Overdrive Extra
How to get caught up for the election
The Haul the Vote website provides a great resource for getting registered to vote, seeing who will be on your ballot, and learning about issues inside and outside of trucking.
October 18, 2012
Overdrive Extra
New independents, be forewarned
If FMCSA finds any deficiency, the new entrant has only 15 days to submit a plan of correction, not up to 60 days, as used to be allowed.
September 20, 2012
Overdrive Extra
CSAâs sloppy accident accounting
FMCSA needs to go further with crash accountability, providing an appeal process and ensuring that it doesnât penalize innocent truckers.
July 12, 2012
Business
Rule reduces paperwork on intermodal equipment
Truckers operating intermodal equipment no longer are required to submit inspection reports if the equipment has no defects.
June 16, 2012
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NAFTA crossings up in 2011
FOR THE RECORD/ tThe number of commercial truck crossings into the United States from Canada and Mexico was 10.4 million in 2011, 1.7 percent more than in 2010.
June 1, 2012
Business
DOT names five federal credit assistance program projects
DOT will use its Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan program to help finance five highway projects.
April 25, 2012
Business
Federal freight index saw small gain in February
The amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry rose 0.5 percent in February, according to DOT numbers.
April 11, 2012
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