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Business

Devil’s in the data: Regulators seek sources, improvements for CSA revamp at public meeting

Check out how the FMCSA is developing its funnel-like IRT model and taking steps towards reforming the Compliance, Safety, Accountability system.

August 29, 2018

Business

FMCSA grants waiver to allow GPS mounting on windshields in ‘safety technology’ area

FMCSA has granted a waiver allowing GPS devices to be mounted in "safety technology" area of windshields by drivers and carriers. Get the details on Overdrive.

August 22, 2018

Business

CRST looks to continue allowing pre-CDL drivers to drive team

CRST Expedited requests renewal of a 2016 exemption allowing CDP drivers to drive without a CDL holder in the front seat. Get the details on Overdrive.

August 8, 2018

Channel 19

Rolling your 14: How to do an 8/2 or 2/8 sleeper-berth split

Here's a hypothetical series of logs from T. Dills Trucking leading into the current day that might help illustrate the process. Check it out on Overdrive.

July 26, 2018

Electronic Logging Devices

Comment period on ELD exemption request for small carriers ends Monday

The comment period was set to end on July 5, but "a technical difficulty" didn't allow comments for several days which prompted the extended the deadline.

July 11, 2018

Business

FMCSA hosting West Coast listening session on autonomous tech later this week

The FMCSA says it’s hoping to hear comments from autonomous technology stakeholders and more. The session is set for Thursday, July 12, 2018. More here.

July 9, 2018

Business

FMCSA takes next step in establishing pilot program for under-21 military vets to drive interstate

FMCSA will collect information from participating fleets and drivers to determine the safety outcomes of drivers under the age of 21 with military experience.

July 5, 2018

Business

VA medical examiners land easier path to National Registry

The US DOT is helping ease the stress to be listed on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners for Department of Veterans Affairs medical examiners.

June 11, 2018

Business

Fireworks haulers seek hours exemption for three more companies

The three new companies would be granted the exemption through July 8, 2020, which is the same expiration date as the 50 other APA member companies.,The three new companies would be granted the exemption through July 8, 2020, which is the same expiration date as the 50 other APA member companies.

June 7, 2018

Business

Food Safety Modernization Act’s requirements for perishables haulers, and unintended consequences

Carriers are responsible for being able to provide information about previous loads hauled, documentation of the vehicle's cleaning, and proper pre-cooling. Details here.

May 15, 2018

Voices

ATA v. OOIDA dust-up: Truckers respond

Truck drivers weigh in on the ATA and OOIDA following ATA President Chris Spear's claims that individuals associated with the OOIDA threatened the ATA.

May 7, 2018

Business

After losing legal appeal, CARB is voiding some compliance alternatives added in 2014

The time has expired for legal appeals to save CARB’s 2014-introduced “compliance alternatives” to the engine upgrades and retrofits required by its in-use diesel regs. Emails attempting to clarify the situation have been going out this month to truck owners with CARB-registered trucks still taking advantage of one or more of those alternatives.

April 30, 2018