Truck company owner convicted of fraud
Posted on 02/22/2012 by Admin
While the big issue in driver compliance right now deals with violations regarding Hours of Service, a recent incident in Minnesota illustrates that some of the larger problems have not quite gone away yet.
Europe provides example for EOBRs, but important differences remain
Posted on 02/21/2012 by Admin
The U.S. Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration hopes to take the next step on driver compliance within the next year or two, pushing for the adoption of electronic on-board recorders to track drivers’ Hours of Service.
ATA brings FMCSA to court over new HOS rules
Posted on 02/17/2012 by Admin
Of late, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has set its sights firmly on the issue of driver fatigue.
FMCSA receives recommendations on sleep apnea, but drivers object
Posted on 02/16/2012 by Admin
Hours of Service has been one of the overriding concerns in driver compliance for the trucking industry, with regulators worried that overworked and tired drivers pose a threat to public safety.
FMCSA announces plans to begin making next EOBR rule
Posted on 02/15/2012 by Admin
Despite its recent failures to push through two different requirements for electric on-board recorders, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced recently that it plans to continue moving toward a new rule.
Despite support for improved safety, specifics of CSA causing anxiety
Posted on 02/15/2012 by Admin
As the trucking industry prepares for another year, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration continues to push steadily forward with its new CSA, or Compliance Safety and Accountability, program.
Trucking and rail industries unite to support transportation bill
Posted on 02/14/2012 by Admin
After a contentious fight over the past few months, the trucking and railroad industries have backed off the debate over allowing heavier trucks on the road.
Highway bill lauded for agricultural HOS exemption
Posted on 02/14/2012 by Admin
The agricultural industry came out strongly in support of the House transportation bill last week after the inclusion of a clarification of the Hours of Service rules exempting certain agricultural sectors.
FMCSA shuts down Indiana trucking company over repeated violations
Posted on 02/13/2012 by Admin
After a series of flagrant driver compliance violations, one Indiana-based trucking company has found itself ordered to shut down many of its operations.
House bill delays approval of larger trucks
Posted on 02/10/2012 by Admin
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee declined to allow a heavier category of trucks on the nation’s highways, instead deferring the decision until after a study.
