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Electronic Logging Devices

OOIDA expects ruling on ELD mandate by year’s end

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association says it expects the courts to rule by year’s end on whether or not to uphold a DOT rule to require truckers to use electronic logging devices to track hours of service.

May 4, 2016

Business

Getting to FMCSA’s sleep apnea listening sessions May 12, 17 and 25

The sessions, in downtown Washington, D.C.; Chicago, Ill.; and Los Angeles are not in locales that are particularly truck-friendly. Here find tips on attending and an information source for parking and transport to the sessions.

May 4, 2016

Business

FMCSA holding listening sessions on truck driver sleep apnea prevalence, industry impact

The listening sessions are part of a continued effort by FMCSA to gather input on a potential sleep apnea rule. The agency wants feedback on the prevalance of obstructive sleep apnea among truck drivers and its potential consequences on the industry, along with what a sleep apnea rule may cost the industry to implement and comply with.

April 27, 2016

Business

Are brokers solvent? FMCSA wants to know

FMCSA says it’s looking for information from carriers and shippers that have experienced challenges receiving compensation for claims against freight forwarders and brokers due to insufficient funds.

April 27, 2016

Business

‘Beyond Compliance’ to be CSA’s 8th BASIC?

As FMCSA moves toward decision on using ‘8th BASIC’ approach to the Beyond Compliance credit program required by Congress, carriers and safety consultants speak up on the ideas in Chicago listening session.

April 25, 2016

Business

FMCSA looking for owner-operator comments on potential carrier incentive program

The FMCSA is required by the December-passed FAST Act highway bill to implement the program within 18 months of the bill being enacted.

April 20, 2016

Business

Truck-involved crash fatalities down, injuries up in 2014

A look at FMCSA’s statistics from 2014 on fatal highway crashes involving large trucks.

April 18, 2016

Business

DOT further delays speed limiter, drug/alcohol clearinghouse rules

The projected publication dates of two looming trucking regulations have been delayed again, according to the Department of Transportation’s monthly regulatory update.

April 15, 2016

Business

New medical exam forms required beginning April 20

Medical examiners performing physical exams on truck drivers will be required to use the revised versions of the Medical Examination Report Form and the Medical Examiner’s Certificate Form beginning April 20.

April 14, 2016

Business

Trucking groups fire back at FMCSA over carrier rating rule, say it circumvents Congressional intent

An ad-hoc coalition of trucking organizations issued a letter Monday, April 11, to Acting FMCSA Administrator Scott Darling disputing comments made by FMCSA’s Joe DeLorenzo last week. The groups reiterate their argument that the rule violates federal law, despite FMCSA’s claims otherwise.

April 12, 2016

Electronic Logging Devices

FleetUp ELD offers patent-pending fuel-waste analysis

FleetUp is an electronic logging device — registered with FMCSA per the ELD final rule’s new procedure — offered at a minimum of $35 monthly for service and featuring several ancillary applications.

April 11, 2016

Business

Missouri seeking to extend skills test waiver for military veterans

FMCSA says since the issues in the request could be applicable in all states, it is seeking public comment on whether the exemption, if granted, should cover all state licensing agencies.

April 11, 2016