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Tired trucker to blame in Tracy Morgan crash, NTSB says
The trucker at the center of the high-profile 2014 truck crash involving actor Tracy Morgan was awake for more than 28 of the 33 hours preceding the crash, the NTSB said.
August 11, 2015
Business
Truck prices the main focus of first public hearing on next round of federal emissions standards
Representatives of truck dealers and owner-operators lamented their concerns about the impact on truck prices that the proposed next phase of emissions and fuel economy standards will have. A second hearing will be held this month.
August 7, 2015
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Potential FMCSA chief Darling ‘appreciates truckers,’ says OOIDA: That and other reactions to nomination
Both the American Trucking Associations and the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association have expressed their support for the nomination of Scott Darling to head the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration as official administrator, a role he’s performed on an acting basis for nearly a year. President Barack Obama on Wednesday nominated Darling to head the DOT’s […]
August 6, 2015
Electronic Logging Devices
Continental’s VDO logging device gets installation kits for Volvo, Mack
Continental has expanded its VDO RoadLog Electronic Logging Device compatibility to now include 2014 and newer Volvo and Mack models, the company announced this week, along with light- and medium-duty trucks, too.
August 6, 2015
Business
Wisconsin: Targeting enforcement for violations
Only one state does it better — or in many truckers’ perspectives, worse — than Wisconsin. With more than 3 violations written for every inspection performed in 2014, the state closed in on category leader Connecticut.
August 6, 2015
Business
TowMate requests exemption for motor carriers to use wireless, rechargeable tow lights
TowMate has requested an exemption to allow carriers to use rechargeable, wireless tow lights to be used in emergency towing situations.
August 6, 2015
Business
FMCSA’s Scott Darling tapped by Pres. Obama to become agency’s next administrator
President Barack Obama this week nominated T.F. Scott Darling to become the next administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, a position he’s filled on an acting basis since former Administrator Anne Ferro’s departure last August.
August 5, 2015
Business
Top 10 most intense states for inspection violations
This top-ten hall of fame — or shame, depending on your perspective — is actually a top 11, showing states in which the most violations per individual inspection were written throughout calendar year 2014.
July 31, 2015
Business
President signs three-month highway patch into law
President Barack Obama signed into law Friday, July 31, a bill to extend funding for the Highway Trust Fund for three months.
July 31, 2015
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A safer, more sensible CDL entry path
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July 31, 2015
Hours of Service
Report: FMCSA can’t effectively study 2013 hours of service, safety conclusions likely skewed
A new Congressional report says the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has limited ability to truly evaluate the 2013-implemented hours-of-service rule because its study did not meet research standards and has data constraints. The GAO report covers the agency’s 2014-released study on the HOS rule, not the one currently in the works required by a […]
July 30, 2015
Business
Senate passes long- and short-term highway bills, clears provision to remove CSA scores from public view
The Senate mid-Thursday overwhelmingly passed a six-year highway bill that would remove carrier percentile scores in the Compliance, Safety, Accountability program from public view, among other regulatory reforms.
July 30, 2015
Electronic Logging Devices
FMCSA advances e-log mandate, rule sent to OMB for approval
FMCSA sent the e-log rule to the OMB July 30, along with a rule that will implement stiffer penalties for carriers, shippers, brokers and others who coerce or pressure drivers to not abide by federal safety standards like hours-of-service limits.
July 30, 2015
Business
Latest highway funding stopgap clears House, delays bill that would reform CSA
The House late Wednesday passed its second short-term highway funding patch of the month, extending current highway funding levels until the end of October and effectively shutting down the Senate’s bid for a mad-dash passage of a long-term bill.
July 29, 2015
Business
House set to force Senate’s hand on short-term highway bill
The House has introduced another short-term highway funding patch, and it plans to pass the legislation Wednesday and then leave town, forcing the Senate to forego its attempt to pass a long-term highway bill before the August recess.
July 28, 2015
Business
EPA to hold public hearings on upcoming fuel economy, emissions regs; comment period extended
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation has announced public hearings for Phase II of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles.
July 27, 2015
Business
CSA-reforming highway bill hits roadblock, still could pass Senate this week
Congress is now days away from the latest expiration of U.S. highway funds, and lawmakers must come to an agreement on how to proceed: The Senate’s long-term measure or the House’s short-term measure.
July 27, 2015
Channel 19
‘Operation Truck Stop’ enforcement effort targets off-toll-road traffic in Northern Indiana
Of the recent enforcement blitz in northern Indiana, one trucker asks: Just another way to move more truckers to the Indiana Toll Road?
July 27, 2015
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