Randy GriderBusinessWhite House clears EOBR ruleThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is expected soon to publish the electronic onboard recorder rule.March 19, 2010BusinessColvin wins 2009 company driver contestGordon “Butch” Colvin of Udall, Kan., is the 2009 Company Equipment Driver of the Year.March 4, 2010BusinessDinero moves new cross-border program fowardThe Obama adminstration has renewed its pledge to reopen the U.S.-Mexican border and allow commercial trucks from the United States and Mexico free access to each other’s respective interior highways. Some officials says this could happen before the end of the year. What’s puzzling is how this will work. Soon after taking office, Obama signed an omnibus spending bill that cut off funding a […]February 22, 2010BusinessUncle Sam wants a closer look at your 1099Your status as an independent contractor will face greater scrunity in the coming years if the federal government has its way. Several states are already strengthening their classification laws for workers. Now the Obama Adminstration would like give the movement more firepower. In his proposed 2011 budget is a $25 million “Misclassification Initiative.” It would allow […]February 10, 2010BusinessJoin us for sleep apnea webinarDon’t get caught asleep at the wheel when the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration moves forward with new health regulations, which will  include screening and/or testing for sleep apnea. To bring you up to speed on sleep apnea, Truckers News will host a free one-hour webinar on Feb. 11 at 8 p.m. (CST) featuring Dr. […]January 26, 2010BusinessDOT sends message with texting banTruck and bus drivers who text while driving commercial vehicles may be subject to civil or criminal penalties of up to $2,750.January 26, 2010BusinessCSA 2010: The new sheriff in townThis month’s cover story “Maximum Exposure” in Truckers News deals with CSA 2010 — the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s new safety compliance program set to roll out this summer. While it’s a total new way of doing business, CSA 2010 looks to work in favor of good drivers. I made this argument in my monthly […]January 11, 2010BusinessEmployees sue Arrow TruckingArrow Trucking Co. faces a lawsuit alleging unpaid wages and violation of a federal law requiring businesses to give advance notice of closing.January 4, 2010HomeGuidelines for choosing a brokerIf you decided to use a broker, you need to do your homework. The most important thing is find a reputable broker who makes sure you make money.December 16, 2009BusinessBlind Spot: Keeping one eye on the road just doesn't cut itA little reminder that trucking in the United States, despite the daily stresses brought on by dispatchers, traffic, shippers and law enforcement, is just not that bad when compared to some parts of the word. Take this story, for example. According to the published report, a truck driver in China had his one of his […]December 9, 2009Previous PagePage 8 of 9Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentHow truck and engine OEs might approach EPA's new DEF-derate guidanceEPA's new guidance relaxing sudden 5-mph derates after aftertreament-system faults makes clear that existing derate procedures remain A-OK through at least the 2026 model year -- if manufacturers and their customers want them to be. Here's what a few truck and engine makers, and maintenance pros, are saying.RegulationsTop truck makers sue CARB/California over enforcement of Clean Truck PartnershipEquipmentEPA announces end to 5-mph DEF derates for new and existing trucksOverdrive RadioWhat freight recession? Trucker of the Month insulates biz with direct customersFeatured SponsorThe ALL NEW JBL FLIP 7 - Featuring AI sound boost, deeper base, longer battery life, and Auracast... it's MADE to be HEARD.
