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Regulations
POLL: Detention time since the ELD mandate -- has it improved?
While a minority of owner-operators report increased ability to collect detention pay from brokers/shippers as a result of widespread ELD use, has the ubiquity of the logging devices translated to reduced detention time at the docks? Weigh in here.
July 25, 2023
Regulations
'Nothing to hide, nothing to fear,' right? Get ready for Level 8, automated inspections
If automated inspections become a compulsory part of truckers' travels past scale houses and/or other mobile checkpoints nationwide, voluminous inspection/violation data collected could hold huge import for safety rating/scoring.
July 10, 2023
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Business
Trucking's State of Surveillance: Special report
This multipart special report launches from an Overdrive reader survey looking at costs, benefits of numerous tracking/monitoring techs, likewise author Karen Levy's "Data Driven" examination of "workplace surveillance" enabled by the ELD mandate.
July 10, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA punts on ELDs' safety effectiveness in Congressional report
In a Congressionally-required report, FMCSA cited a number of "confounding factors" that make it difficult for the agency to assess the safety effectiveness of ELDs since the mandate took effect.
April 28, 2023
Business
Freight cycle expected to bottom out sooner than later
The current freight downcycle should be closer to the end than the beginning. Also: Latest spot rates moves; Diesel prices are down for the eighth straight week; Michigan again adjusts spring weight restrictions; Drivewyze added to another ELD.
March 28, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA denies brokers' request to remove transparency regs | Another ELD revoked
The Transportation Intermediaries Association sought to have broker transparency regs removed, but FMCSA denied the request. Also: All-Ways Track ELD revoked from FMCSA registry; International, Volvo, Peterbilt trucks recalled.
March 27, 2023
Overdrive Extra
Owner-operators dish to the motoring public on parking, ELDs, appreciation, sharing the road ...
A recent episode of a local radio program delivered a dose of reality to the motoring public, digging into a variety of topics near and dear to owner-operators: parking/time stresses and the ELD mandate, unrealistic brokered rates and much more.
March 20, 2023
Hours of Service
HOS carve-out for specialized carriers beyond the 30-minute break exemption?
"Why not have a regulation for super-load drivers" distinct from garden-variety hours of service for the rest of trucking? The question was posed as part of a panel discussion last week that foregrounded hours difficulties for heavy-specialized carriers.
March 8, 2023
Electronic Logging Devices
Why FMCSA keeps revoking ELDs, and how to tell if yours is next
After a rash of recent ELD revocations by the FMCSA, one ELD provider explains why he thinks the agency is "cracking down" on faulty ELDs. He offers insight, too, on ways to tell if your device could be next.
February 17, 2023
Regulations
One Plus ELD becomes third in two weeks to be revoked by FMCSA
FMCSA continues recent ELD-revocation spree: The One Plus ELD, now known as 1 PL Logs, fails to meet minimum ELD qualifications. Also: Diesel prices flat a month into 2023; ATBS biz services discounted; convenience store chain extends DEF discount.
February 8, 2023
Business
FMCSA pulls Nationwide ELD from registry
For the second time this week, FMCSA has revoked the certification of an ELD from its list of registered devices. Also: Two insurers with new premium reduction opportunities with telematics/camera usage.
February 3, 2023
Regulations
ELD ONE fighting FMCSA registry revocation
ELD ONE's CEO said the company has been working with FMCSA on the issues and has a fix in the works. Also: Snow and ice advisories across Texas; RXO brokerage offering partnership, discount plan to carriers; latest Highway Angel.
February 1, 2023
Electronic Logging Devices
FMCSA revokes another ELD from registry, asks for input on autonomous truck regs
The ELD ONE device failed to meet minimum ELD requirements, according to FMCSA. Also: FMCSA seeks public input on regs related to autonomous trucks; driver sentenced for Social Security fraud; Love's, Freightliner ink service partnership.
January 31, 2023
Channel 19
FMCSA's new agenda, diesel's wild ride and the owner-ops who braved a 'bloodbath'
An ongoing pandemic, a raging foreign war, and diesel prices on a high-flying rollercoaster ride marked the year 2022, sure to go down as one of the most volatile in trucking's recent history. Track back through the most-read stories in this review.
December 28, 2022
Regulations
Canadian ELD mandate set for Jan. 1 enforcement deadline
While the federal mandate takes effect at the beginning of the year, some provinces are not ready to enforce on provincially-regulated carriers. Also: U.S. 50 runaway truck ramp reopens in Colorado; latest Highway Angel.
December 12, 2022
Overdrive Radio
ELD mandate and rising crash rates -- cause or just correlation?
The question of cause and effect around the ELD mandate is certainly a conversation starter for owner-operators. Attendant to Matt Cole’s recent ELDs/safety reporting, these multiple voices offering perspective where the rubber meets the road.
November 25, 2022
Regulations
ELD comment deadline nears, TSA adjusts TWIC/hazmat fees
For drivers with an existing security threat assessment, obtaining or renewing a TWIC or hazmat endorsement recently became cheaper. Also: One more day to comment on potential future ELD rule changes; latest Highway Angel
November 14, 2022
Electronic Logging Devices
California moves to implement intrastate ELD mandate for in-state-only truckers
California is one of only two states that have yet to adopt the federal mandate for intrastate carriers. Intrastate California operators can comment on the proposal through Dec. 19.
November 7, 2022
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