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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
Legislation targets catalytic converter theft | Another fuel-related HOS waiver
Bicameral, bipartisan legislation introduced earlier this month seeks to help cut down on rising catalytic converter theft. Also: Pipeline disruption prompts HOS waiver for fuel haulers in Nevada; Spring weight restrictions take effect in Michigan.
February 13, 2023
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February 19, 2025
Life
Another HOS waiver for fuel haulers | MATS upcoming with plenty biz, entertainment programming
The Mid-America Trucking Show will be held March 30-April 1 in Louisville, Kentucky. Also: Hours regs waived for Nebraska fuel haulers; Pilot raising money for American Heart Association throughout February.
February 6, 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
Regulations
Hours regs waived for propane haulers in three states
Governors in Nevada, South Dakota and Wyoming have issued emergency declarations over propane shortages. Also: I-15 closing in Nevada; overweight waiver extended for certain Iowa haulers; FleetPride acquires Florida repair shop.
January 24, 2023
Regulations
Colorado refinery shutdown prompts eight-state hours of service waiver
Drivers hauling gas, diesel and jet fuel in eight states are temporarily exempt from the 11-hour drive maximum. Also: Convoy intros instant bid responses in load board app; U.S. 95 closing in Vegas tonight; Highway Angel of the Year voting now open.
January 19, 2023
Regulations
Another trucker's HOS exemption request denied
FMCSA announced the denial of a waiver for an individual trucker from five provisions of the hours of service regs. Also: Mack unveils refreshed Granite model; parking, food options to remain at West Virginia Turnpike service plazas during renovations.
January 18, 2023
Overdrive Radio
Battery-electric's trucking reality -- parking shortage will 'look a whole lot worse'
If the entirety of the U.S. vehicle fleet, including owner-operators' trucks, suddenly transitioned to battery-electric, what level of electric power generation would it take? What kind of materials demands? Furthermore, how much worse would parking get?
January 13, 2023
Regulations
More weather-related hours of service exemptions issued
Certain drivers in three states are getting HOS relief to help in emergency relief. Also: Convenience store chain discounting diesel through end of January; JX Truck Center reopens Michigan dealership; latest Highway Angels.
January 10, 2023
Regulations
Heating fuel haulers get HOS relief in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has suspended hours-of-service regs for residential heating fuel haulers in the state. Also: Cross-border truck freight up 13% year-over-year in October; CVSA kicks off Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative; TruckPro acquires Plaza Fleet Parts.
January 9, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA again grants hours of service flexibility, paper logs for fireworks haulers around July 4
FMCSA delivered a high degree of duty flexibility around the holiday to 32 of the American Pyrotechnics Association's 45 member companies, also allowing paper logs. Also: NY State Thruway service areas closing in part -- fuel, parking will remain open.
December 30, 2022
Overdrive Radio
Survive a heart attack, fight freight fraud, button up the business: 2022 on Overdrive Radio
Another day, another year nearly in the books. Today, our annual podcast year-in-review, a big one for trucking as an owner-operator, with absolutely huge challenges. Run back through 2022 to spark a new idea or two, renew old goals.
December 30, 2022
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
Hours of Service
FMCSA grants HOS waivers for heating-fuel haulers in 45 states
Haulers of propane, natural gas and heating oil are waived from the maximum driving time limits. Also: FMCSA denied driver training schools exemptions from regs requiring two years of experience for trainers; fleet's big haul for charities.
December 22, 2022
Business
Cargo theft indicators flashing red for the holidays
Through the middle of December, cargo thefts are up 40% year-over year, and those numbers are expected to rise through the holidays. Also: Winter weather prompts hours waivers in four states; diesel hits lowest average since February; more.
December 21, 2022
Hours of Service
Wyoming propane haulers get hours of service relief
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has suspended maximum drive time hours for propane haulers in the state. Also: Knight-Swift gets first autonomous truck; New York-based Frank's Vacuum Truck Service acquired.
December 19, 2022
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