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FMCSA explains the HOS waivers around Baltimore's bridge collapse
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration spelled out further details of, and longer-range possibilities for, the hours of service waivers in place following collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
April 10, 2024
Baltimore bridge collapse: Emergency HOS waiver issued in Maryland, SBA loans available
FMCSA has extended an emergency declaration for relief haulers around the Baltimore bridge collapse. Also: New York waives hours regs for fuel haulers for solar eclipse; SBA loans available around Baltimore; new Montana rest area features police office.
April 4, 2024
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March 15, 2024
Successful owners tackle detention's time, cost and rates impacts: Two new surveys
The OOIDA Foundation surveyed OOIDA members on various aspects of detention time and rates. The results offer insights about how successful owner-operators are adjusting to challenging times and underscore best practices around costs, revenues, and more.
February 29, 2024
Business
ATRI wants to hear from owner-ops on detention | New HOS waivers in the Plains
The research group is conducting a survey of carriers and truck owners on the impacts of detention. Also: HOS waivers issued in two Plains states; Paccar recalling 11K trucks for mirror issue; Landstar breaks ground on new Indiana facility; more.
January 22, 2024
Business
ELS sells flatbed division to PS Logistics
The North Carolina-based fleet will retain its heavy-haul and intermodal divisions, and the flatbed division will now operate as Blair Logistics. Also: Haslam family sells remaining Pilot ownership; FMCSA renews HOS waiver for WestRock drivers; more.
January 18, 2024
Regulations
Cold weather brings HOS relief for these propane haulers | Truck stops hit milestones
Propane haulers in Indiana are exempt from hours of service regs through Jan. 25. Also: Danny's Big Rig Resort in Phoenix acquired by TA; Iowa 80 Truckstop celebrating 60th anniversary in 2024.
January 17, 2024
Regulations
NHTSA underride committee sets next four meetings | New HOS waiver for fuel haulers
The committee will discuss rear, side and front underride crashes and offer recommendations to the DOT for regulations. Also: Nebraska waives HOS regs for heating fuel haulers; Western Star trucks recalled over parking brake issue.
January 16, 2024
Regulations
FMCSA fielding comments on Calif., Wash. meal and rest break preemption waivers
FMCSA received four requests for waivers from the agency's preemption of meal and rest break rules in California and Washington state. Also: Used truck prices hit 2.5-year low; TCA opens Highway Angels of the Year voting.
December 26, 2023
Hours of Service
Shorter automatic emergency HOS exemptions: FMCSA petitioned to reconsider
Several groups, including OOIDA and CVSA, have asked FMCSA to reconsider its stance that cut in half the automatic 30-day emergency HOS exemption. Also: Great Dane trailers recalled; International dealer expands in Texas.
December 19, 2023
Electronic Logging Devices
Revoked PowerTrucks ELD reinstated by FMCSA
After possibly "cracking down" and removing 10 ELDs from FMCSA's approved list of devices, the agency has let another previously revoked device back on the list -- that makes two in as many weeks.
December 18, 2023
Regulations
California files petition with FMCSA for waiver for meal/rest breaks | Wind warnings: Wyoming I-80, other roads
FMCSA opened the door to the waiver requests in August, which if granted would allow California and Washington state to enforce their own meal and rest break laws. Also: Indiana propane haulers get HOS relief; high wind warning in Wyoming; more.
November 15, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA narrows 'emergency' relief to HOS regs
FMCSA published a final rule narrowing the scope of regs relief from some emergency declarations to just the hours of service driving limits, and for just 14 days rather than 30.
October 10, 2023
Electronic Logging Devices
KSK ELD reinstated to FMCSA's registered devices list
A week after the device was revoked, FMCSA has reinstated it to the list of registered devices. Also: Love's opens a second location in Prescott, Arkansas; latest Highway Angel recognized for helping truckers after blow-overs.
September 22, 2023
Electronic Logging Devices
Canadian ELD mandate: Intra-provincial enforcement, with two notable exceptions
Most provinces have adopted Canada's ELD mandate into their regulations for province-only truckers. Significantly, however, Alberta and Saskatchewan still have no plan to adopt.
September 15, 2023
Electronic Logging Devices
Two more ELDs revoked by FMCSA
The agency on Thursday removed both Falcon ELD and KSK ELD from its list of Registered Devices. Operators using either device have until Nov. 13 to replace it with a compliant ELD, FMCSA said.
September 14, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA's safety rating system revamp -- Comment period opens
FMCSA is seeking public input on how it can better utilize its data in rating motor carriers, potentially revamping its rating system. Also: Unannounced hazmat inspection blitz results in 700 OOS violations; Canadian ELD mandate webinar planned; more.
August 29, 2023
Regulations
Hours regs waived for wildfire relief haulers in western Canada | I-15, I-95 closures upcoming
Drivers hauling relief supplies into Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon and Northwest Territories are exempt from HOS regs through September. Also: I-15, I-95 lane closures upcoming; Love's launches annual Children's Miracle Network fundraising campaign.
August 24, 2023
Parking
Greyhound smashes three parked trucks: HOS, truck parking shortage to blame?
After a tragic crash on the off-ramp at a rest area in Illinois, the Truckload Carriers Association is demanding more truck parking and HOS flexibility on Capitol Hill.
July 31, 2023
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