Jill DunnElectronic Logging DevicesEOBR rule in the works, expected in NovemberA rule mandating the use of electronic onboard recorders by truck drivers is expected to be proposed Nov. 18.June 19, 2013Hours of ServiceHours regs reduce flexibility, productivity for little gain, reps sayOwner-operators and fleet representatives said changes to the hours of service limits will negatively impact flexibility, productivity and driver rest.June 19, 2013BusinessAs agency studies, one group wants increased insurance requirements for carriersThe MAP-21 law requires FMCSA study the minimum insurance requirement, but against the wills of other trucking groups, the Trucking Alliance is pushing for an increase.June 11, 2013BusinessGroups want court to rehear case against Mexican trucking programThe Owner-Operator Independent Driver Association has asked a federal court to rehear its case against the U.S. cross-border pilot trucking program with Mexico.June 5, 2013BusinessInfrastructure can’t handle truck size, weight increases, OOIDA says in public sessionThe Owner-Operator Independent Driver Association spoke against changing truck size and weight limits at a Department of Transportation session to gather public feedback.June 3, 2013BusinessNJ bill bars owner-operators from drayage, gov. may vetoNew Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has not said if he will sign a bill that would bar owner-operators from drayage and parcel delivery service.June 3, 2013BusinessRepeat out-of-service violator indicted in federal courtA federal court has indicted a trucking company owner who repeatedly violated an imminent hazard operations out-of-service order.May 30, 2013BusinessCongress to hear how Calif. trucking challenges impact rest of U.S.The 21st Century Freight Transportation congressional panel’s first field hearing, “How Southern California Freight Transportation Challenges Impact the Nation” is set for May 30.May 29, 2013BusinessOOIDA sues agency over violation appeals processOOIDA is suing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for the second time in a year over its violation appeals process.May 24, 2013BusinessMaryland fuel taxes set to spike in JulyJuly 1, Maryland’s sales tax rate on fuel purchases will start a several year increase, starting with a 1 percent rate July 1 and eventually moving to 5 percent in 2016.May 24, 2013Previous PagePage 28 of 38Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentPaccar's new in-dash digital infotainment system for KWs, PetesPaccar Connect will be available in new Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks in early 2027. Also: Missouri raising some rural interstate speed limits; Volvo, Mack launch enhanced service contracts.Reader RigsThird-gen trucker carries tradition in sharp 2022 Peterbilt 389Pride & PolishThis look like a cabover? 1969 Pete 358 came stamped as a 352Partners in BusinessDiesel rising again: New tools for MPG-investment ROI, IFTA tracking, reportingEquipmentClass-action suit proceeding against Paccar over MX-13 issues
