Jill DunnBusinessTenth Mexican carrier gets U.S. operating authorityThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has granted a tenth Mexican carrier authority while it awaits a court’s decision regarding the cross-border trucking pilot program.February 21, 2013ParkingStates losing support for rest stops, seek fundingRecent year financial constraints have forced state officials nationwide to slice budgets, causing some state legislators to look for commercial support for rest stops.February 14, 2013Hours of ServiceHours rules suspended in states struck by winter stormSeveral states hit by winter storm “Nemo” this weekend have suspended hours of service rules for drivers carrying emergency supplies.February 11, 2013BusinessTolls likely for proposed Ohio River bridge replacementThe Federal Highway Administration describes the Brent Spence Bridge as “functionally obsolete” because of capacity, sight distance and safety issues.February 11, 2013BusinessCuts may not include most trucking safety programsWhile budget cuts loom and federal officials make contingency plans, motor carrier safety programs remain exempt from significant reductions.February 6, 2013ParkingDOT studying truck parking, size and weight limitsThe U.S. Department of Transportation is researching truck size and weights and will soon begin studying availability of truck parking by state.February 4, 2013Hours of ServiceFMCSA publishes hours of service guidanceThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has posted two new guides regarding upcoming changes in hours of service rules on its website.January 31, 2013Hours of ServiceHours rules suspended for propane haulersSeven states have suspended hours-of-service rules for truckers transporting propane to mitigate current supply shortages.January 30, 2013BusinessMore states working on APU weight exemptionsOn Jan. 23, Missouri and New Hampshire legislatures held hearings on bills that would allow the auxiliary power unit weight exemption permitted on trucks to be increased.January 24, 2013BusinessDept. of Energy asks for exemption from DOT’s hours ruleThe U.S. Department of Energy has asked that its hazmat drivers be exempted from the hours-of-service 30-minute rest break provision.January 17, 2013Previous PagePage 31 of 38Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentDOJ policy shift on diesel 'deletes': Owner-ops stay wary of civil enforcementTwo truck owners react to DOJ's recent shift away from criminal pursuit of delete shops and emissions tampering. Both emphasize why they "deleted" to begin with: Performance, fuel efficiency, "insane" maintenance and downtime costs.Custom RigsFour generations of show-quality, long-hood Petes shine for Alabama fleetTrucker of the Year'Determination and perseverance' keep one-truck Top Notch Transport in the blackRegulationsCalifornia 'smog check' rule 'discriminates' against out-of-state truckers: EPAFeatured SponsorGarmin Dash Cams - Powerful & Discreet - Capture every detail with Garmin Clarity HDR optics, premium HD, and wide 140 degree view.
