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Electronic Logging Devices
Truckstop.com offering online database of ‘vetted’ ELD providers
The list of vetted providers will grow, Truckstop.com says, but currently includes Glostone Trucking Solutions (seller of GeoTab), GPS Insight, HOS-Reporter, JJ Keller, KeepTruckin and Omnitracs.
October 6, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
Group of D.C. demonstrators parks up near the White House
Twenty-nine bobtail trucks staged in the wee hours on Constitution Avenue between the Washington Monument and the White House today in an attempt to garner the attention of the President on the electronic logging device mandate.
October 6, 2017
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Business
Threat of Tropical Storm Nate prompts HOS waivers in Alabama, Florida
As of Friday morning, the storm is forecast to reach hurricane status before it makes landfall along the Gulf Coast over the weekend.
October 6, 2017
Business
The double-billion burger they refuse to eat
“Pro-ELD propaganda does not address the true safety issue in the industry, and that is the sense that every driver is disposable. There’s always another. (Thin mint, sir? No thank you. Bring me a bucket.)”
October 6, 2017
Overdrive Radio
From the scene in D.C. and around the country as grassroots groups press against the ELD mandate
This week’s Overdrive Radio podcast: Anti-ELD demonstrators in D.C. met with officials at FMCSA offices Thursday after spending Wednesday spread across the city in small groups. Tony Justice on tactics. A sampling of calls from around the country about events this week.
October 5, 2017
Regulations
Fatigue’s fast track — Dashcam Monitoring: Private Eyes, Watching You
Imagine a future where a dashcam records your head nods, rate of blinking, the length of the blinks and how wide open your eyes are when at rest. Where road-facing cameras note improper lane keeping and following distances. Where a remote computer crunches that and other data, prompting emergency warnings to you and your dispatcher.
October 5, 2017
Business
FDA launches training module for new food hauling regs
Individuals who complete the online training module will be able to obtain a certificate of completion from the website. Carriers are also required to maintain records documenting training to be presented to FDA upon request.
October 5, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
ELD protests Day 2: Truckers roll in, stage along rigs in front of DOT headquarters
Early Wednesday, roughly 30 trucks rolled into Washington, D.C., bobtail, and parked along Constitution Ave. and in front of Department of Transportation headquarters, where truckers protested the ELD mandate, the hours of service rule and more.
October 4, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
PeopleNet offers ISE eFleetSuite e-log
PeopleNet will offer ISE ELDs specifically to fleets with less than 50 vehicles who are looking for a compliance-only solution.
October 4, 2017
Channel 19
It’s the little things: ELD conversations where it matters short- and long-term, on Capitol Hill
Poll results: Nearly half of respondents are reporting being shut down this week, and more from D.C. with a slow start to ELD protest events scheduled to run through this coming weekend. Drivers meet reps, Congressional staffers, more …
October 3, 2017
Business
DOT looking to expand auto hauler definition, seeks public comment
The Federal Highway Administration is considering expanding the definition of auto haulers to include high-mount tractor-trailers that are not able to haul vehicles on the tractor itself. These trucks would then fall under traditional auto hauler length restrictions.
October 3, 2017
Business
Bills in Congress would require FMCSA to implement sleep apnea rule
Following the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s announcement this summer that it had tabled a rule meant to implement screening criteria and treatment protocol regulations for obstructive sleep apnea, Congressional Democrats aim to press the agency to resume working on the rule.
October 3, 2017
Channel 19
Truckers converge on Washington, D.C., for events this week
Scenes from Doswell, Va.: Among other efforts, the “ELD or Me” anti-ELD mandate group’s planned D.C. activities have gotten under way today, after things got started in earnest as the group members set up shop at the Doswell Truck Stop in Doswell, Va.
October 3, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
POLL: Are you participating in ELD-mandate protest efforts kicking off this week?
Having been promoted for a start date of Tuesday, Oct. 3, various protest actions against the mandate for truckers to use electronic logging devices are happening this week. Are you participating or not? Weigh in here.
October 2, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
GPS Insight ELD self-certified
GPS Insight, a technology provider of tailored GPS tracking and e-log products, has registered and self-certified its electronic logging device as compliant with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ELD specifications.
October 2, 2017
Overdrive Radio
14-hour, ELD reform should be top priority for new FMCSA administrator, readers say
Readers delivered on our call for viewpoint on just where the next FMCSA administrator’s priorities should sit — the electronic logging device mandate stood out, with views toward hours of service reform with an emphasis on greater split-sleeper flexibility a primary theme.
September 29, 2017
Business
OOIDA announces coalition to press for ELD mandate delay
The move is the latest attempt by OOIDA to have the mandate stalled or struck down outright. So far, those attempts have been unsuccessful, and the mandate’s looming compliance date remains in effect.
September 28, 2017
Channel 19
Congressional low-hanging fruit for the Babin ELD delay bill, and a real shortage in Puerto Rico
Recall the House Freedom Caucus, which called for review/repeal of a myriad of regs (ELD mandate included) as Trump came into office? These caucus members voted against the recent delay amendment. And: An actual shortage of haulers in Puerto Rico in Hurricane Maria’s aftermath.
September 28, 2017
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