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Electronic Logging Devices
Stoneridge EZ-ELD available at Love’s
In-cab, the BYOD (“bring your own device”) style EZ-ELD pairs a smartphone application with an ECM plugin that communicates with the application. It’s packaged with three interchangeable options to connect to the OBD port to the ECM.
November 7, 2017
Business
Michigan roadside drug test pilot program begins this week
Officers can require a driver to submit to an oral fluid test with a mouth swab at roadside to detect the presence of a controlled substance. The test can determine the presence of Schedule 1-5 controlled substances, much like a breathalyzer detects alcohol.
November 7, 2017
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Regulations
Fatigue’s Fast Track: How auto industry’s embrace of fatigue monitoring affects truckers
Unlike trucking, where fatigue-monitoring vendors are trying to sell their wares to fleets, in the automotive world it’s vehicle manufacturers who are the main drivers in adopting the technology.
November 6, 2017
Business
FMCSA nominee faces first vote Wednesday; testimony reveals old DUIs
Martinez last week said he supports the agency’s ELD mandate, though he intends to speak with small business truckers about their concerns about its implementation.
November 6, 2017
Business
Owner-operator shut down after fatal crash, multiple safety violations
Violations include non-compliance with driver qualification, hours-of-service, vehicle maintenance, operating authority and insurance requirements.
November 6, 2017
Regulations
Fatigue’s Fast Track: How wearable tech detects driver fatigue without cameras
From Overdrive’s in-depth look at fatigue management tech: Relatively new to trucking are wearable devices that detect fatigue without requiring camera input. Here’s a look at some of the the leading camera-less monitoring systems.
November 3, 2017
Channel 19
‘Maybe OOIDA was on to something’ with ‘Run Compliant’ campaign: Wes Memphis stares down another good income year on e-logs
Wes Memphis returns with cautiously optimistic thinking about ELDs: “Maybe, if we constrict the amount of miles that are collectively available, rates will soar and we will see a new golden age of trucking.” Or not.
November 3, 2017
Business
Is this thing on?
“This administration desperately, desperately needs a check-mark in the ‘win’ column. If anyone out there is listening, here’s your chance. It’s ripe for the picking, along with the block of voters it represents. Respond to the truckers on the ELD mandate. They deserve at least that much.”
November 3, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
POLL: Have you begun running with an ELD/AOBRD for e-logs?
With the ELD mandate’s 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. What’s the status of your operation relative to e-logs, whether exempt from the mandate or not?
November 3, 2017
Regulations
Fatigue’s Fast Track: Wearable monitoring devices competing with camera systems
From Overdrive’s 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
Channel 19
Trends in violations, inspections move in truckers’ 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 doesn’t intend to delay the mandate, he said he will examine its impact on small business truckers. “I want to meet with those involved who oppose the rule to learn more about those concerns,” 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 — and the legacy, or lack thereof as yet when it comes to publicly funded parking spaces, of Jason’s Law.
October 31, 2017
Regulations
Fatigue’s fast track — 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
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