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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
Channel 19
âAmateur hourâ: ATA prez takes a seeming swipe at anti-ELD mandate protests
And reader Glenn Gilbert offers an âIsaiah and the ELDâ biblical take on it all, of a fashion ⌠Meanwhile, Lucas Oilâs founder joins the Sikhs PAC leader in expressing official concern over the mandate, amid a slow drip of ELD delay cosponsors.
October 24, 2017
Business
Carriers rank driver shortage as chief concern, ahead of ELD mandate and hours regs
ATRI produces a Top 10 list of the trucking industryâs chief concerns each year, based on a survey of industry stakeholders. The availability of qualified drivers edged out the ELD mandate and hours of service regulations as the industryâs chief issue. More than half of respondents were fleet personnel.
October 24, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
Innovative pricing as ELD provider competition heats up
A few deals for qualifying drivers â from BigRoad, KeepTruckin, Magellan â sure to multiply among other providers with the raft of ELD providers out there. If youâre shopping, donât be afraid to ask âŚ
October 24, 2017
Business
EPA plans to nix Obama-era emissions standards for glider kit trucks
The EPA has formally proposed to repeal the Obama-era emissions regulations placed on glider kit tractors, which have yet to take effect but are scheduled to begin being phased in next year.
October 24, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
When cellular service adds monthly fees to ELDs
Most any BYOD-type ELD with dedicated tablets will come with monthly costs for a data plan. If youâre pairing a BYOD ELD with a smartphone or tablet you already have with a service plan, such cost wouldnât necessarily figure into your back-of-the-envelope investment calculation.
October 23, 2017
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