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 StoriesTrucker of the YearTrucker of the Month John Penn reaps 10-mpg-plus rewards of two decades learning, growingThough owner-operator Penn might chalk his success up to dumb luck, his story's clear evidence of smart preparation before he ever bought a truck "trying to learn every facet of the industry," in his words. Today, he's a standout for efficiency above 10 mpg, even in a multistop operation hauling furniture LTL.Custom Rigs'A Touch of Class': Greg Kiser Trucking's custom '08 Pete makes old-school style newBusinessGet your 2025 Highway Report Card: Worst roads, state DOTs, parking desertsBusinessELD-data engagement: Your insurance premiums could depend on itFeatured SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
