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Electronic Logging Devices

Revoked PowerTrucks ELD reinstated by FMCSA

After possibly "cracking down" and removing 10 ELDs from FMCSA's approved list of devices, the agency has let another previously revoked device back on the list -- that makes two in as many weeks.

December 18, 2023

Powertrucks Eld

Electronic Logging Devices

FMCSA returns CI ELD Logs to 'registered devices' list

The ELD was one of 10 devices removed from FMCSA's list on Dec. 1. Also: DAT launches new fuel card program through OTR Solutions; Kenworth of Fremont, Indiana, relocates with expanded sales, parts and repair services.

December 8, 2023

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Electronic Logging Devices

10 ELDs removed from FMCSA's 'Registered Devices' list

Drivers who use the revoked ELDs must stop using the devices and revert to paper logs or logging software to record required hours-of-service data and replace the revoked ELDs with a compliant device before Jan. 30, 2024.

December 1, 2023

DOT officer checking truck driver's logs

Electronic Logging Devices

KSK ELD reinstated to FMCSA's registered devices list

A week after the device was revoked, FMCSA has reinstated it to the list of registered devices. Also: Love's opens a second location in Prescott, Arkansas; latest Highway Angel recognized for helping truckers after blow-overs.

September 22, 2023

KSK ELD mobile app

Electronic Logging Devices

Canadian ELD mandate: Intra-provincial enforcement, with two notable exceptions

Most provinces have adopted Canada's ELD mandate into their regulations for province-only truckers. Significantly, however, Alberta and Saskatchewan still have no plan to adopt.

September 15, 2023

Electronic Logging Devices

Two more ELDs revoked by FMCSA

The agency on Thursday removed both Falcon ELD and KSK ELD from its list of Registered Devices. Operators using either device have until Nov. 13 to replace it with a compliant ELD, FMCSA said.

September 14, 2023

FMCSA's safety rating system revamp -- Comment period opens

FMCSA is seeking public input on how it can better utilize its data in rating motor carriers, potentially revamping its rating system. Also: Unannounced hazmat inspection blitz results in 700 OOS violations; Canadian ELD mandate webinar planned; more.

August 29, 2023

truck on California highway

Greyhound smashes three parked trucks: HOS, truck parking shortage to blame?

After a tragic crash on the off-ramp at a rest area in Illinois, the Truckload Carriers Association is demanding more truck parking and HOS flexibility on Capitol Hill.

July 31, 2023

Parking Ramp Morning

FMCSA revokes three more ELDs' certifications

The All Truckers ELD, PrimELD, and Secure ELD devices had their certified status revoked. Also: Teamsters OK contract at TForce Freight; Truckers Against Trafficking hosts event for trucking companies.

July 25, 2023

All Truckers ELD

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

Tractor Trailer At Dock Detention Load

'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

Inspectors watching trucks roll into a weigh station

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

State Of Surveillance Cost Benefit Graphic

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

Officer checking ELD logs

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

ACT Research For-Hire Trucking Index Rates

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

truck and reefer trailers at dock

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

Ekulona (left) with Davis in-cab -- read the story the host wrote after the experience via this link.

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

inspector flagged heavy haul rig

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

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Two white and lime green semi-trucks with trailers loaded with stacked materials at a logistics facility

Leighton Transport offers big-fleet clout with boutique care

Jerome, Idaho-based Leighton Transport has expanded to 28 trucks by blending a driver-first culture and factoring-free financial discipline with the purchasing power of common affiliate Arlo G. Lott Trucking.

Person photographing truck mirrors with two MCS setup, Totah company vehicle visible in background

TQL, C.H. Robinson accused of federal racketeering with illegal carrier network

Gray Peterbilt semi-truck with white refrigerated trailer parked in lot under cloudy sky

One man, one truck: Robert Forsyth's long strides to the right size for profit

Study shows huge performance variance in diesel fuel across North America

Three men in suits at podium with Presidential Seal during formal event with truck illustration backdrop

Oct. 1 trucker’s strike: Is Trump already taking notice?

Study shows huge performance variance in diesel fuel across North America

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