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Court to hear case on cross-border program
OOIDA will present oral arguments against the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s cross-border pilot program with Mexico Dec. 6.
October 17, 2012
Business
What thinner oil means for you
Next-generation low-viscosity oils will boost fuel economy, but durability could suffer.
October 16, 2012
Business
Nationwide enforcement blitz running until Sunday
Officers will check drivers of commercial vehicles for compliance with medical card and hours of service regulations.
October 15, 2012
Business
Agency conclusion of report clashes with institute’s
In response to an ATRI report that determined CSA scores do not accurately portray a carrier’s crash risk, FMCSA says the report actually shows evidence supporting the program’s effectiveness.
October 10, 2012
Channel 19
Ken Lund: 75K broker bond no ‘large broker’ move
A Transportation Intermediaries Association board member objects to characterizations of the the organization as serving the interests only of large brokerages.
October 2, 2012
Business
Cummins ISX15 earns EPA 2014 certification
The engine maker has received certification for its ISX15 engine from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, meeting both the EPA 2013 regulations and the new greenhouse gas and fuel-efficiency rules that will take effect in 2014.
October 2, 2012
Business
Report: CSA scoring measures ineffective
The American Transportation Research Institute on Monday, Oct. 1, released a report examining the relationship between motor carrier Compliance, Safety, Accountability scores and actual crash involvement, determining that two CSA scoring measures are failing to indicate a carrier’s crash risk accurately.
October 2, 2012
Business
Navistar discontinues MaxxForce 15, drops ICT+ terminology
Navistar announced today at that it will drop its MaxxForce 15-liter heavy-duty diesel engine in favor of the Cummins ISX15.
September 26, 2012
Business
GPS devices causing accidents, Senator says
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) is pushing for establishing national standards for truck Global Positioning System devices, citing research indicating a high percentage of trucks hitting low bridges.
September 25, 2012
Business
Trucking campaign donations heavily favor GOP
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney is the top recipient of overall contributions from trucking industry groups.
September 24, 2012
Business
FMCSA eliminating registrant DOT numbers
If you’re a leased owner-operator and manage your own base plates, your registrant-only DOT number will expire in mid-October.
September 20, 2012
Channel 19
Expediter pays witness to slim Obama victory
Checking in with Landstar-leased expediter Phil Madsen and his “Learning something new every day” blog.
September 20, 2012
Voices
Reader offers top 10 regulatory wish list
TruckerPetition.org founder offers her best recommendations to DOT for prioritizing regulatory review.
September 19, 2012
Channel 19
CSA smackdown, hot trucks and the ultimate disincentive
The Channel 19 Monday roundup: The CSA House hearing last week, a truck show upcoming in Tennessee, and new driver-disqualification powers across the pond.
September 17, 2012
Business
CARB offering possible leeway with registration
Although the deadline has passed for small fleet owners to opt for California’s phased-in greenhouse gas compliance schedule, officials have hinted registering sooner rather than later could be beneficial.
September 14, 2012
Business
CSA criticized at House hearing
For the second time in a month, House members and witnesses blasted the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability program.
September 14, 2012
Voices
Hot Button: Truckers’ choice for President
Sixty-six percent of Overdrive readers participating in our 2012 presidential election poll favored Mitt Romney as their candidate of choice.
September 12, 2012
Business
ATA asks Texas to reconsider 85 mph highway
The American Trucking Associations is urging the Texas Transportation Commission to reverse its decision to allow vehicles to travel 85 miles per hour on a privately-managed stretch of State Highway 130.
September 11, 2012
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