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 crisis has been extended, the agency announced on April 8. The waiver was set to expire April 12 or at the declaration of the end […]
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.
The waiver will run through April 12 or the end of the emergency, whichever is first
Federal agency would be following in the steps of several states that have already granted such exceptions.
ATA says it expects a waiver. States are already granting them.
The Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse has been active for nearly two months now, but many carriers and drivers remain confused on what steps they must take to comply.
Nothing fires up the trucking community like a strong opinion on the driver shortage. From its inception, FreightWaves waded into the conversation, balancing perspectives from both ends of the continuum. We considered the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA’s) perspective that there is an ever-expanding dearth of quality drivers, especially for midsize to large carriers. We considered […]
Drivers looking to improve safety and avoid legal pitfalls must thoroughly understand Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules.
A federal judge recently ordered Zach and Garrett Barber to forfeit more than $1.3 million in funds they derived in an elaborate 11-year “chameleon carrier” scheme.
On Friday’s What The Truck?!? we talk coronavirus, ELDs, freight forecasting and more
Zach and Anthony discuss why January is so difficult to manage and why this one may be different for trucking; FMCSA and AB5 hangups; and give a economic and market update as well as projections.
Insurance premiums are a growing concern in the trucking industry, even as statistics show reduced incidents. What is driving the soaring insurance costs?
FMCSA has increased the use of off-site audits, giving carriers the opportunity to respond to safety and compliance concerns digitally, but it increases the likelihood of an interaction with an FMCSA official.
This is the second time a Pennsylvania trucking company owner has been convicted of tax crimes.
The National Association of the Deaf believes a federal requirement denying CDLs to individuals with hearing impairments should be rescinded.
TCA and our for-hire carrier members have repeatedly affirmed our support for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) electronic logging device (ELD) mandate. Unfortunately, others in the trucking industry continue to seek exemptions to avoid complying with the rule. The most recent example of this comes from the Small Business in Transportation Coalition (SBTC). […]
U.S. rail trade associations say changes will help employees responding to unplanned events.
Several inches of messy snow coming to northern Rockies, Dakotas, upper Midwest. Short-term delays in freight movement.
Roadside inspections can be a scary proposition for drivers, and it’s obvious why. Even simply mistakes or misinterpretations of regulations can lead to drivers and fleets being penalized. Because of this, it’s more important than ever to provide proper training and coaching for drivers.
A judge recently declined to reduce the jury award of $26.5 million and refused to grant a new trial in a fatal road-rage crash in Oregon.
What’s next at FMCSA after Ray Martinez departs? Tune in to FW Radio.
A Minnesota-based trucking company has agreed to pay $22,500 to settle a federal lawsuit stemming from allegations it required a truck driver to pay fees to have his certified service dog ride in the truck with him.
Dan Doran suggests the industry should’ve focused on HOS revisions before discussing ELDs.
Inspectors will be out in full force from Sept. 15-21 as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Brake Safety Week.
Not many people are aware of this, but Alaska received a special exemption from the HOS regulations.
Motor carriers will still have to comply with January 6, 2020 deadline.
American Trucking Associations President & CEO Chris Spear sits down with Craig Fuller on this episode of Fuller Speed Ahead.
Drivers hauling supplies in response to storm will be exempt from hours-of-service rules.
Two days after HVH Transportation’s abrupt closure on Tuesday, August 27, truck drivers like James Delva are still stranded across the country without working fuel cards.
Roughly 3,580 drivers will be affected by the FMCSA’s exemption
Employers can choose $1.25 bundling option or $24,000 annual fee.
Reaction is mixed among stakeholders to hours-of-service rule changes proposed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Safety, labor advocates register early opposition to rule changes.
Agency will not comment on new publication date until review is finalized.
A major accident in 2018 led to a spike in insurance premiums for Carney Trucking, an increase the company just couldn’t absorb.
New categories to be added to types of crashes deemed “not preventable.”
The owner of an Alabama-based truck driving school has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of conspiracy, bribery and wire fraud after authorities allege he bribed a commercial driver’s license (CDL) examiner to give his students “favorable treatment” during testing.
Drivewyze worked with safety offices and law enforcement in 32 states to identify 500 high rollover and low bridge locations. It sends audible and visual warnings to truckers before they reach them.
Proposal would make it easier for drivers to take test from out of state.
Study would bolster steps undertaken in the private sector to address the problem.
FMCSA, USDA to standardize definitions for HOS exemption enforcement.
ATA concerned that extending deadlines could affect proper enforcement.
Those convicted will be banned for life from obtaining a CDL.
Denial to SBTC follows last year’s denial to OOIDA.
Groups claim teen drivers carry more risk resulting in more fatalities.
Cowan Systems has acquired family-owned regional carrier Carlisle Carrier as it looks to strengthen its Northeast presence.
Suspension will help drivers haul relief supplies in response to Tropical Storm Barry.
States of emergency declared as Tropical Storm Barry approaches Gulf coast
Truckload carriers expect “dramatic increase” in fuel efficiency with speed mandate.
While AOBRDs and ELDs serve a similar function, there are several differences in both rules of operation and using the device itself.
Governor Gavin Newsom requests federal assistance from President Trump
Over 90 percent of small carriers that have not made the switch to electronic logging devices (ELDs) yet plan to stick with their old devices until the last quarter of 2019.
Maximum limit would be required for new and existing trucks weighing over 26,000 lbs.
Ray Martinez said truck users will benefit from better data from CSA scores to make carrier selections i
Agency wants to reduce time and costs for driving schools and applicants
Brought to you by EROAD… FMCSA says no transition period, but carriers are waiting until the last minute.
Ray Martinez concedes finding enough drivers aged 18-20 with military experience could be difficult.
LTL giant claims new requirements would also add costs to its in-house driver training.
White House receives guidelines but DOT, FMCSA still must sign off.
Small carrier profits are about to be pressured by a large government organization and it’s not the FMCSA, DOT, or CVSA.
Capitol Hill hearing took on lease-purchase agreements, truck size and weights
FMCSA wants to fill “critical data gap” on loading dock wait times
Driver hiring includes many steps to ensure compliance, and many fleets turn to outside help to assist in that process.
Military members under the age of 21 can now apply for inclusion in an FMCSA pilot program for younger drivers.
Measure also seeks to keep 30-minute rest break, ag hauler ELD exemption.
FMCSA will look to avoid separate rules while addressing new technologies
Trucker union sides with most of proposal’s early comments.
Top DOT official ranks HOS #1 on freight priority list.
Support for proposal split between large and small carriers.
A California federal court dismissed part of a class-action lawsuit against U.S. Xpress (NYSE: USX) that claimed the Chattanooga, Tennessee-based truckload carrier violated the state’s meal and rest break laws. The May 3 order by the Central District Court of California dismissed claims by plaintiff Anthony Ayala and approximately 1,000 California truck drivers in a […]
Simulators to benefit training standards in Mexico and the U.S.
GAO also recommends more research that could lead to side guard requirements.
Independent owner-operator group details how government clearinghouse will handle drug test results.
For months, members of a Facebook group named Black Smoke Matters (BSM) have been calling for an industry-wide shutdown to bring national attention to what the group says is government overreach.
FedEx Freight, J.B. Hunt, Schneider National among companies with the most non-preventable accidents identified so far by FMCSA.
What makes a commodity and agricultural commodity? That is one question that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrations hopes to answer soon, it said, during a regulatory update session at the Mid-America Trucking Show.
Heavy snow melt and rains have caused historic flooding in 16 states and the FMCSA has lifted certain regulations as a result.
Martinez emphasized a collaborative approach to regulation and said that removing non-preventable accidents from CSA scorecards is next on the agency’s agenda.
Trump’s budget bodes well for certain freight grants but Democrats take issue with reliance on the private sector.
FMCSA estimates over 11,000 Class B truck drivers will save time and money using the new process.
Sentiment could be growing for lowering the driver age, but questions linger over safety and wages.
Compliance issues can result in large fines for companies, which is why some companies find outsourcing compliance programs to experts can be a financial win.
The Motiv EPIC all-electric chassis will be installed on Ford F-59 glider chassis at a Detroit Custom Chassis plant. Also, Colorado passes bill lowering the commercial truck driving age and the Port of Long Beach sees near-record volumes.
Fraudulent medical certifications that can put carriers and drivers at risk of more accidents.are under scrutiny.
Congress is handing out $93 million in federal grants for improvements at the nation’s top 15 container ports.
California and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have filed petitions with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit challenging the preemption of the state’s meal and rest break rules for interstate truck drivers.
Speed limiter regulations sat idling under Bush and Obama, so truck safety groups now look to Congress – and Trump – to put it in gear.
FreightWaves adds violations, fuel spread, and more rail data to SONAR platform
FMCSA Administrator Raymond Martinez wanted to “fast track” the HOS rules changes – but the government shutdown is in the way.
Regulators say a database designed to standardize and simplify training certification for new drivers will be ready on time next year.
Only about 10% of drivers aren’t belted but as a share of fatalities it’s close to 50%.
Truck drivers hauling in the state of New York will not see ELD enforcement until state regulators finish getting the rule on the books.
