- 'Big Brother' On Board?
2013-06-02
Black boxes, electronic logging devices (ELDs), electronic onboard recorders (EOBRs), whatever
you choose to call them, have long been a controversial issue in the trucking industry with most
drivers considering having one the equivalent of having Big Brother onboard.
- Tips to Prepare for Hours of Service
Changes
2013-05-17
As the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals prepares to issue a final decision in the American
Trucking Assns.' (ATA) case against the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
regarding the restart and rest break changes to the driver hours of service rules, the trucking
industry should be preparing for the impacts those changes may have on their operations.
- HOS: Zero Hour Is Almost Upon Us
2013-04-24
If you're still hanging on the hope the feds will delay implementing new truck driver hours of
service regulations or have just procrastinated preparing for the change, it may be time to get
a move on. As it stands now, drivers will need to be ready to comply in just a few short weeks.
- Truck Bashers: Who Are These Guys
2013-04-15
With truck driver hours of service rules back in the courts you've most likely noticed an
uptick in negative news reports about trucking in the general media stories warning of the
dangers of killer truckers sharing the highways with hapless four-wheelers and putting
everyone's lives at risk.
- Hours of Service Regulations Final Rule
Effective February 27
2012-02-01
Hours of service regulations affect everyone involved in the trucking industry, including
drivers, shippers and company owners. The U.S. Department of Transportation is constantly
looking for ways to increase the safety of highways in the United States, so the Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration has revised the hours of service requirements to reflect the
latest research findings in regards to public safety.
- Mandated Pay for Excess Detention Time for Truckers
2011-02-23
Today, the premier online site to find trucks for sale, Trucker to Trucker looks at Peter
DeFazio's Excess Detention Time Bill: A new bill has been introduced by Representative Peter
DeFazio (D-OR) which aims to compel the US Department of Transportation to conduct studies into
detention practices within the trucking industry. The bill acts as an adjunct to the proposals
for the Hours of Service rules which are being promulgated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Association (FMCSA).
- Poor
Trucking Rest Services Spurs Private Sector
2011-02-12
The quality and availability of trucker services and amenities has long been neglected by
government. With all the hoopla over Hours Of Service (HOS) and proposals to further tighten the
length of time a driver can spend on the road and mandatory rest periods, little thought has
been given to the quality of rest time as opposed to the quantity. Drivers understand only too
well that finding a good place to rest and clean up is important, not only for the ability to
get quality rest but also to be able to recharge the batteries so they are more alert and able
to continue with their driving duties.
- FMCSA
34 Hours Restart Study Called Into Question
2011-02-03
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is using a two part study from
Washington State University as the basis for revisions to the Hours of Service (HOS) rules. The
study is behind the 34 hour restart proposals which also recommends two full nights of rest
time. The findings are now being strongly questioned by the trucking industry, particularly in
respect of night drivers.
- FMCSA Issues Listening Session Announcement on HOS
Proposals
2011-01-27
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced a listening session for
comments from the trucking industry on the proposed Hours of Service (HOS) changes. The
listening session will be broadcast over the Internet and will be held in ArlingtonVa. on
February 17th.
- Truck Technology
2011-01-09
Technology has affected our lives in so many different ways that we probably would smile with
nostalgia if confronted with a rig from 20 years ago. Developments have been fast and furious,
and while trucking is not considered a glam, sexy industry for technology, it has been at the
forefront of some ground-breaking developments.
- FMCSA Regulations on EOBR: The Spy in the Cab Black Box is Just the Beginning
2010-12-23
The Federal Motor Safety Carrier Administration (FMSCA) introduced a new Electronic OnBoard
Recorders (EOBR) ruling in April 2010. The EOBR rule comes into effect on June 4, 2012 and for
the first time it mandates EOBR use for nominated groups of carriers. The bottom line is that
FMSCA will be able to say who must install EOBR to ensure Hours of Service (HOS) compliance.
- Major Changes to HOS Rules Waiting Decision from White House
2010-12-05
The White House is the final stage for new American legislation as it waits for the President's
signature, and a major new law on Hours of Service (HOS) is expected shortly. While there has
been no official statement yet, at least one major trucking organization is expecting major rule
changes which include: