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Electronic Logging Devices
ELD makersâ controls for data security
Suppliers restrict their electronic logging device applications from sharing data with other applications on the device as a safeguard against potential security breaches in those applications, among other efforts.
September 12, 2017
Business
Certain Illinois military vets can waive CDL written test with new law
Military veterans who regularly drove trucks within a year of applying for a CDL can apply to waive the written knowledge test in Illinois.
September 12, 2017
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Business
Senate eyes promoting self-driving truck tech in autonomous-car bill approved by House
The House this week stamped approval on a legislative package intended to provide framework for manufacturers to develop and test self-driving cars. The Senate, however, may alter the bill to expand its provisions to cover self-driving trucks.
September 8, 2017
Business
Hours regs suspended in seven states ahead of Hurricane Irma landfall
A Regional Emergency Declaration issued by USDOT suspends hours regulations for drivers and carriers providing âdirect assistanceâ to areas affected by Hurricane Irma, which is expected to make landfall in south Florida early Sunday morning.
September 8, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
Hacking trucks: Cybersecurity and the ELD mandate
With hundreds of thousands of big rigs about to tack on internet-connected ELDs, some people see a major security threat.
September 7, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
House rejects ELD delay provision
An amendment brought to a 2018 appropriations package to stall the electronic logging device mandateâs enforcement date for at least 10 months was defeated in a vote on the House floor late Wednesday night.
September 7, 2017
Channel 19
Wisconsin intrastate ELD mandate not adopted, may implement on delayed timeline
The June-published map of statesâ adoption plans for the ELD mandate for intrastate operations included Wisconsin on the list of those likely to adopt on the same enforcement timeline as the interstate rule, but reps there now say a delay for intrastate operations is likely.
September 6, 2017
Business
House to consider delaying ELD mandate this week
The U.S. House is slated to consider this week, perhaps as soon as Wednesday, an amendment to halt enforcement of the U.S. DOTâs electronic logging device mandate at least through September 2018.
September 6, 2017
Business
Truckers can participate in meeting Friday on future of CSA
Fridayâs meeting will allow the public to offer input to be considered by FMCSA in the development and implementation of an action plan to address CSAâs deficiencies outlined in National Academies of Sciences report. Registration is required for online or in-person attendance.
September 5, 2017
Business
Storms update: Florida suspends trucking regs ahead of Irma, Houston ports and major fuel pipeline reopen
Though the effects of Hurricane Harveyâs recent onslaught of Southeast Texas remain well in focus, another major hurricane is barreling down on the U.S., prompting Florida to extend trucking regulations ahead of Irmaâs likely weekend landfall.
September 5, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
States object to OOIDAâs assertions that they canât enforce ELD mandate
Questions are being raised by state officials about the validity of a recent legal petition filed by OOIDA. Several states responded to note that, as far as they were concerned, their regulatory code was fully up to date, including the ELD mandate.
September 5, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
ELD delay, trucker break laws on Congressional docket in coming weeks
A few prominent trucking policy reforms could be on tap in Congress in the coming weeks and months as lawmakers return to Washington from their annual August recess. Most prominently, lawmakers could take up a bill â or a rider to a must-pass spending bill â to delay the compliance date of the looming electronic logging device mandate.
September 5, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
Log-editing âflexibililtyâ in current-generation AOBRD e-logs v. ELDs
At least one company is promoting functionality in its electronic log that allows use in âAOBRD modeâ to make edits from the back office account and not leave a trail showing the original log. Problem is, regs require retention of the original log âŚ
August 31, 2017
Business
Nationwide brake inspection spree takes place next week
Inspectors will be looking for out-of-adjustment brakes, along with brake system and antilock braking system violations on Brake Safety Day. See the date hereâŚ
August 31, 2017
Business
OOIDA petitions FMCSA to withhold federal funding from 20 states for enforcement, including ELDs
The petition singles out 26 states that havenât as yet adopted the ELD mandate, while 20 of those are out of compliance with fed regs adoption rules in general, OOIDA says. The MCSAP program granted more than $65 million in funding to those 20 states last year.
August 30, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
ELDsâ impact under study by C.H. Robinson/Iowa State University
With a white paper due as early as October, the broker is working with researchers to help the industry understand what ELDs could mean for hours, what productivity/capacity issues would result and what improvements could be made to ease the transition.
August 29, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
ELD citations, fines begin Dec. 18, but inspectors wonât enforce OOS criteria until April
Inspectors and roadside officers will begin documenting ELD violations on the Dec. 18 deadline, and citations will be issued to drivers âat the jurisdictionâs discretion,â CVSA says. The 10-hour out-of-service order associated with non-compliance will begin April 1, 2018.
August 28, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
Roadside with ELDs: Â Inspectors talk leeway on exemptions, DOT officials on malfunctions
Roadside inspectors, at least in Texas, will give drivers the âbenefit of the doubtâ when it comes to verifying electronic logging device mandate exemptions in the months following the Dec. 18 ELD adoption deadline.
August 27, 2017
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