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Electronic Logging Devices
POLL: Have you begun running with an ELD/AOBRD for e-logs?
With the ELD mandateâs Dec. 18 enforcement deadline quickly approaching, some surveys have estimated as few as 25 percent of small fleets and owner-operators are ready for the deadline. Whatâs the status of your operation relative to e-logs, whether exempt from the mandate or not?
November 3, 2017
Regulations
Fatigueâs Fast Track: Wearable monitoring devices competing with camera systems
From Overdriveâs in-depth look at fatigue management tech: While adoption of wearable fatigue monitoring systems lags the adoption of camera systems, wearables are making headway as more fleets test the products. (See continuing coverage of this series Friday and Monday.)
November 2, 2017
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Channel 19
Trends in violations, inspections move in truckersâ favor
Since year 2012, when the violation-free inspection percentage was below 40 percent, while the total number of inspections has remained relatively level and even fallen a little, violation-free inspection numbers have grown considerably, by more than 18 percent.
November 2, 2017
Business
Driver shut down by FMCSA after fatal crash, investigation
Earnest Paul Biddwell was driving on Tennessee State Route 305 on Aug. 3 when his trailer separated from his truck, crossed the center line and struck another truck, causing it to veer off the highway into a ditch and up an embankment before it overturned.
November 2, 2017
Business
Trump FMCSA pick Martinez supports ELD mandate, will examine owner-operator impact
While Martinez said he doesnât intend to delay the mandate, he said he will examine its impact on small business truckers. âI want to meet with those involved who oppose the rule to learn more about those concerns,â he told a panel of Senators during a confirmation hearing Tuesday.
November 1, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
Intrastate ELD mandates: California enforcement deadline likely to be late 2020, Oregon this year
California is planning to seek an intrastate adoption of the electronic logging device mandate that is likely to impose a deadline of December 31, 2020, for intrastate carriers. Oregon will enforce on the federal timeline Dec. 18 this year.
November 1, 2017
Business
Hours regs suspended for certain drivers in New Hampshire
The emergency declaration states an emergency exists pertaining to the delivery of propane, natural gas, fuel oil, gasoline and food, as well as for the repair of utility outages.
October 31, 2017
Channel 19
Tuesday fright: Parking issues downright scary?
Toward a more-perfect Halloween post: A reader on the need for more parking capacity â and the legacy, or lack thereof as yet when it comes to publicly funded parking spaces, of Jasonâs Law.
October 31, 2017
Regulations
Fatigueâs fast track â Body language: Wearable monitor makers see inroads in trucking industry detecting fatigue
October 31, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
Linxup ELD self-certified
Linxup ELDs are dedicated-unit devices that serve to allow drivers to keep track of hours of service (HOS) compliance, provide quick access to reports for roadside inspections and alert drivers and fleet managers of critical violations.
October 31, 2017
Business
SmartDrive multi-cam video platform to detect fatigue/distraction
SmartDriveâs new SmartSense for Distracted Driving program, available in Q1 2018, employs video/processing power to detect âdistraction, inattention or drowsiness.â When the system does, it âtriggers a video, which is prioritized and offloaded for immediate verification and intervention.â
October 31, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
Livestock haulers, intermodal fleet petition FMCSA for ELD mandate reprieve
The National Pork Producers Coalition and intermodal fleet Hub Group Trucking have requested exemptions from all or part of the ELD mandate.
October 30, 2017
Business
Carrier registration for 2018 fiscal year delayed indefinitely pending FMCSA notice
Independent owner-operators will not be able to complete the carrier registration process for the 2018 fiscal year âuntil further notice,â the UCR Board announced Friday. The Board also has told states to suspend enforcement of 2018 registration compliance until 90 days after a coming FMCSA notice.
October 30, 2017
Voices
POLL: Are clean (violation-free) inspections more common today than they used to be?
Whatâs been your experience over the last five years? Do you feel inspectors are more likely today to actually finish and record a clean, violation-free inspection than before?
October 30, 2017
Business
Court halts Obama-era emissions regs placed on trailers pending lawsuit
A federal appeals court on Friday paused implementing portions of tightened greenhouse gas and fuel economy standards that were set to take effect in January for trailers.
October 27, 2017
Overdrive Radio
âBringing the cultural diversity of trucking togetherâ: ELD protest outcomes
In this Overdrive Radio podcast, youâll hear ELD protest part organizer Scott Reedâs reflection on outcomes and next steps, and owner-operator Mike Landis offers his narration of what it was like to have been a part of the effort, with his 1999 Peterbilt cabover along for the ride.
October 27, 2017
Hours of Service
Hours regs suspensions extended in Texas, Montana, Dakotas for natural disaster relief
The Texas emergency declaration for Hurricane Harvey relief was extended through Dec. 22, and the emergency declaration for Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota in response to severe drought conditions was extended through Dec. 15.
October 26, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
ELD exemption requests: film production haulers, farm equipment dealers
Two more exemption requests from the electronic logging device mandate have been filed by the Motion Picture Association of America and the Western Equipment Dealers Association. Both requests seek full exemptions from the use of ELDs.
October 26, 2017
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