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What it takes to get people and snow to the Olympics; the FMCSA tries to make things easier; and Mexico’s take on the cross-border vaccine mandate.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration declared a Houston-area carrier and a Mexico-licensed driver to be imminent hazards.

El abogado dice que Interesting Logistics se vio obligada a cerrar tras la muerte de su principal accionista

Former drivers, truck and trailer rental companies and fuel businesses are collectively owed hundreds of thousands of dollars after a Massachusetts logistics company filed Chapter 7.

The introduction of the entry-level driver training rule is a boon for truck safety and could help reduce the industry’s driver shortage and retention concerns.

After investigators uncovered a variety of safety violations, Adversity Transport was issued a federal out-of-service order on Jan. 25 forbidding the company to operate.

Time is running out for trucking companies to upgrade or replace third-generation mobile devices

For years, the industry has asked for the ability to expand its driver workforce. FMCSA’s apprenticeship program is that opportunity, and now is time to jump on this opportunity.

Time is running out for trucking companies to upgrade or replace third-generation mobile devices to 5G network services or face possible violations if logging devices can’t function properly.

Carriers need to ramp up education efforts on Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse testing to help drivers understand the zero-tolerance approach to safety-conscious driving positions.

What is exciting for 2022, autonomous trucks make a big jump, Amazon shopping addicts by state, and FMCSA is hiring … again.

Federal rules mandate the collection and maintenance of driver qualification files, but for fleets, managing this process can be cumbersome and fraught with potential liability.

A closer look into FMCSA HOS rule changes

A Mississippi-based trucking company filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy on Tuesday, more than a year after its operating authority was revoked by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Treated Materials Trucking recibió un préstamo de 110.000
dólares de la APP 2 meses después de cesar sus
operaciones

La auditoría del Departamento de Transporte de Pensilvania
descubrió que la tasa de aprobación de CDL superaba el 90%,
significativamente más alta que la del promedio del estado

Federal investigators have charged a second man in connection with an ongoing probe into an alleged CDL scheme in Pennsylvania

Using a combination of the Safety Management Cycle and the 5 Why’s helps fleets identify the root cause and eventually end patterns of FMCSA violations.

The commercialization of autonomous vehicles is an all-hands-on-deck affair, requiring competitors to collaborate with each other.

The clock is ticking for truckers to upgrade or replace their third-generation (3G)-reliant ELDs — or face possible hours-of-service violations — as major cellular providers move to 5G network services in 2022.

FMCSA has approved 92,000 new motor carrier applications through October, smashing 2020’s full-year record.

Passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act means the industry has a path forward on infrastructure investment, and several additional provisions will benefit trucking in the future.

FMCSA new authority approval at record high from spot rates and tight capacity  The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is setting records. New motor carrier authority approvals are at an […]

Thanks to persistent industry headwinds, the debate surrounding how to pay drivers – by the mile or by the hour – is heating up, and Congress is taking notice.

An Inspector General audit has found that data, including fleet records, within FMCSA may not be safe from hackers.

Reliance Partners’ Mark Barlar reacts to CVSA’s HM/DG Road Blitz and encourages the industry to clean up its act when hauling volatile materials.

FMCSA Deputy Administrator Meera Joshi indicated her strong support for safety technologies during her nomination hearing to take over agency, noting that safety is the common goal of both the industry and the agency.

From time to time, truck drivers require additional training. Whether it is refresher training or due to a recent incident, success depends on having the right approach.

FMCSA awards more than $76 million in grants to improve commercial motor vehicle safety

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has declared a Massachusetts man an imminent hazard after commercial vehicle inspectors claim he crashed his rig into a telephone pole and fled the scene.

Trucking fleets that still use pen and paper to meet their recordkeeping requirements are adding unnecessary costs and complexity, and upping the chance of a recordkeeping violation during an FMCSA audit.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has declared a North Carolina man an imminent hazard after commercial vehicle inspectors stopped him three times in three states in February and March and placed him out of service. FMCSA said he didn’t possess a valid CDL and containers of alcohol were found in his truck cab.

Speeding remains a critical safety issue for trucking, and a new bill introduced in the U.S. House would seek to limit the speeds commercial trucks could travel at on the nation’s roadways.

Yard tractors are often found in ports, like this one in Port Houston, but fleets, warehouses and distribution centers are typical users of the vehicles. Anytime a driver is using a yard tractor, it presents a safety risk, so even though it may not be going onto public roadways, driver training is critical to ensure safe operation. (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)

Illinois trucking company B & B Logistics Inc., cited several times for hours-of-service violations, shuttered operations and filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy in mid-May.

A federal grand jury in New York has indicted trucking company owner Tony “Anatoliy” Kirik, 39, of Rochester, New York, in a reincarnated carrier scheme.

All commercial motor vehicles carrying hazardous materials must stop

Learn 5 Fast Facts About FMCSA Off-Site Audits.

Carriers continue to face fines and out-of-service violations because they don’t understand the difference between intrastate and interstate operating authority.

High rates of work zone crashes involving large trucks in Florida, Georgia and Texas have earned those states special attention from federal regulators this week as part of a national safety campaign.

Fireworks could be stuck at sea by the time the Fourth of July rolls around. Blame massive port congestion and overloaded freight networks. The fireworks industry is asking the Biden administration to provide a fix, but what can it do?

Trucking fleets that conduct only yearly reviews of driver records may miss signs of risky driver behavior that ultimately could put lives in jeopardy.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, freight rates continue to rise. Plus, FMCSA has asked for a delay in a lawsuit seeking to roll back HOS rules, and Haul is attracting some of the most prominent names in the industry as investors.

A California judge awarded $23.7 million, considered a “nuclear verdict” because it exceeds $10 million, to a motorcyclist whose lower leg was amputated after he was struck by a work truck in Los Angeles.

The former owner of Sisic Transport admitted to altering thousands of logbook entries for his drivers, using Omnitracs’ automatic onboard recording device software.

A federal grand jury has indicted a former fleet manager of Builders FirstSource, a publicly traded construction products manufacturer, alleging Steven Duety used company credit cards to defraud his employer of $1.6 million.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, conditions remain favorable for LTLs and the overall freight environment. Plus, a new SPAC targets transportation companies in the heartland, and rising commodity prices could soon impact trucking.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, Heartland Express announces an operating income improvement in its Q4 earnings. Plus, an appeals court says California can’t regulate a truck driver’s meal and rest breaks, and Daseke’s board chairman talks the future of the company.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, driver medical exams may be missing, according to a watchdog. Plus, freight rates continue their surge and FMCSA plans to study additional sleeper berth flexibility.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon talks innovation, sustainability and more in a CES speech. Plus, FMCSA names new members to a safety advisory panel and Navistar plans to close an Illinois plant.

Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels fears that relaxed regulations may result in an uptick in CDL fraud in driver schools.

A Mexico-based driver involved in a multivehicle crash in Georgia has been prohibited from operating commercial trucks in the U.S. by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

The FMCSA’s final rule allowing third-party instructors to provide both instruction and qualifying testing for the same applicant isn’t likely to materially alter trucking’s capacity shortfall, according to analysts.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, FMCSA will ease restrictions for obtaining a CDL. Plus, Schneider is boosting driver pay again and Navistar reports lower truck sales and earnings.

Two companies are bringing in partners with yard space that might not already be available or marketed to truck drivers.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, YRC’s loan is facing scrutiny from Congress, plus LTL tonnage is on the rise and prosecutors ask for the reinstatement of the conviction of former Pilot CEO Mark Hazelwood and two others.

E-log violations during roadside inspections and compliance reviews can add up to thousands of dollars in penalties for carriers. Knowing the most common violations is the first step to avoiding these penalties.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, the battle lines are being drawn in the regulatory fight over broker transparency. Plus, J.B. Hunt announced several executive changes, and self-driving startup TuSimple secures $350 million in funding.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, FMCSA tells Washington state it can no longer enforce state meal-and-rest break rules on truck drivers operating under HOS regulations. Plus, carriers continue to be in a strong position as peak season rolls on, and delivery robots are suddenly in hot demand.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, peak season could be among the most volatile in years if current data trends continue. Plus, grading the success of the president, and Amazon’s logistics network just keeps growing.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, shippers want to know how a broker transparency rule would impact them. Plus, Schneider and Werner are among those reporting earnings and carriers weigh in on the election.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, trucking has plenty at stake in the upcoming election; ATA says it must win its legal fight over Rhode Island truck-only tolls; and a pilot program for under-21-year-old military CDL holders is struggling to find participants.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, OOIDA will back FMCSA in a lawsuit defending hours-of-service changes. Plus, regional carriers could see a strong holiday season and equipment orders are up and that could complicate 2020 rate forecasting.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, FMCSA denies an HOS exemption for drivers with animals, YRC is boosting pay for some new drivers, OOIDA criticizes cost estimates for broker transparency and the conviction of the former Pilot Flying J president is overturned.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, September saw an increase in truck driver drug test failures; TRATON makes a final offer for Navistar; and Waymo pulls back the curtain on its autonomous technology.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, double-digit rate increases are coming, the FMCSA will listen to complaints about brokers, and which states are the worst for truck drivers in bad weather?

A Texas-based carrier, Grimmett Brothers Inc., recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, owing small trucking companies thousands.

FMCSA has given truck drivers more flexibility with a new split-sleeper provision, but few drivers used the previous provision. Will any use the new one?

Jim Mullen previously served as the acting administrator and chief counsel for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, several safety groups have sued FMCSA to stop upcoming changes to HOS rules. Plus, Convoy seeks to eliminate the request for proposal process, FreightWaves announces enhancements to SONAR and a Stanford dropout reimagines loading docks.

Texas trucking company FALC Enterprises filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in El Paso on Sept. 11.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, spot rates are climbing quickly across the country, and a specialized hauler thrives during COVID-19.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, a short seller has laid out a blistering report on Nikola; plus, Trimble has announced layoffs within its transportation business and HOS changes could impact safety.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, FMCSA will study the use of interstate commercial truck drivers under the age of 21. Plus, a bankrupt oil company has left carriers facing an uncertain future, and trucking sector employment is starting to rise.

The Intermodal Association of North America said the federal agency’s signoff allows more efficient training and helps recruit and retain equipment mechanics.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, the FreightWaves Carrier Summit began on Wednesday; a new upstart wants to dig deeper into supply chains; and FedEx sets peak season shipping charges.

Commercial Vehicle Training Association’s Don Lefeve and Roadmaster Drivers School’s Brad Ball discuss the state of CDL training at FreightWaves Carrier Summit.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, FMCSA seeks input on broker transparency, logistics is well represented on the Inc. 5000 list, truck orders returning and Daseke CFO talks the future of the company.

2020 is a much different bull run in trucking than in 2018.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, truck drivers with violations in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse are not in a hurry to return to work based on FMCSA data. Plus, Amazon is delivering record numbers of its own packages, broker margins climb, and spot rates could near historic levels.

Fatigue may not play as much of a role in risky driving behaviors, but how long a commercial driver has been driving does, according to new research.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, 15 states push adoption of zero-emissions trucks, C.H. Robinson and Microsoft work to digitize the supply chain, and what did Nikola Tesla really know?

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, FMCSA is considering a petition to delay the HOS changes, Workhorse can sell electric vans in all 50 states, and drivers can take steps to improve their mental health.

Deluxe Express filed for bankruptcy protection, citing skyrocketing insurance rates, fatal crash.

With upcoming changes to hours-of-service rules, drivers and fleets could see improved productivity, safer operation and fewer violations.

Industry hot topics were the focus of a recent discussion with FMCSA’s Jim Mullen and TCA’s David Heller, and some of the perspectives may surprise industry insiders.

Chaves, ex-owner of CAT Transportation Inc., is awaiting sentencing in another federal case after pleading guilty to falsifying DOT records, bank fraud, identity theft and tax evasion in August 2019.

Seidl suggests that non-rated carriers are often better than those labeled satisfactory.

Abduvosit Razikov, chief executive of DM World, who was individually named in the breach-of-contract lawsuit, isn’t new to the trucking industry, having started at least four companies in Florida since 2008.

FMCSA has expanded the types of crashes eligible for review under its Crash Preventability Determination Program, giving fleets and drivers more options to have non-preventable crashes removed from their record. )

FMCSA has proposed a rule that would force states to stop issuing new, renewing or upgrading CDLs and CLPs, and in some cases even downgrading, for drivers until they complete the return-to-duty process following a positive drug or alcohol test result.

Canadian carrier Day & Ross is testing a hydrogen-injection engine technology that is said to reduce emissions. Plus, New York City is closing roads, ecommerce booms, and USMCA trade deal delayed

A new integration between TruckPark and Trucker Tools will allow users of the Trucker Tools app to reserve parking spaces in the TruckPark network inside the app.

After initially being part of Utah’s self-declaration process for anyone entering the state, truck drivers and airline pilots have now been exempted from the order. Also, Kentucky extends emergency orders and Nebraska Trucking Association launches #ThankaTrucker campaign.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s emergency declarations extend far beyond hours of service.

Virginia opens up scales to parking The Hours of Service (HOS) waiver handed down by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) last month at the start of the COVID-19 […]

In these trying times, regulatory compliance can’t be an afterthought. Failure to follow the rules – and the number of exemptions currently being issued makes that even more challenging – jeopardizes the fleet’s viability.

Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, fleet wellness programs should focus their efforts on protecting drivers from the illness.

Truck inspections are often land mines for motor carriers but additional maintenance can defuse the situation.