Magellan announced that its commercial-grade truck navigation and electronic logging device (ELD)-compliant Hours of Service (HOS) tracking solution is now Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA) certified and listed on the FMCSA online regi…
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Magellan says ELD solution now FMCSA certified
Magellan announced that its commercial-grade truck navigation and electronic logging device (ELD)-compliant Hours of Service (HOS) tracking solution is now Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA) certified and listed on the FMCSA online regi…
Leasing rules are changing, but fiscal advantages will remain
Broad changes will go into effect a year from now altering how equipment leases are accounted for on corporate balance sheets. Yet those changes shouldn’t impact trucking too much.
New lease accounting rules will hitting the books in a little over a year, changing how trucking companies that lease trucks, trailers and other equipment “recognize” the value of such assets on their balance sheets.
Leasing rules are changing, but fiscal advantages will remain
Broad changes will go into effect a year from now altering how equipment leases are accounted for on corporate balance sheets. Yet those changes shouldn’t impact trucking too much.
New lease accounting rules will hitting the books in a little over a year, changing how trucking companies that lease trucks, trailers and other equipment “recognize” the value of such assets on their balance sheets.
FMCSA Outlines Plans for Public Meeting on CSA Study
In preparation for a Sept. 8 public meeting, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration officials said they have outlined a number of “high-level proposals” to address a slate of recommendations made in a National Academy of Sciences study of the agency’s controversial Compliance, Safety, Accountability program.
FourKites, J.J. Keller Offer Integration to Enhance Load Tracking
Fleet compliance firm J.J. Keller & Associates and load-tracking provider FourKites have partnered to provide up-to-date location data to their mutual customers.
Editorial: Rules to Live By
Without rules for everyone to follow, the world would become a chaotic place. But uncertainty about which rules one must follow can itself create chaos.
Hanjin Bankruptcy Led to Heavy Losses, Write-Offs
Hanjin Shipping Co.’s financial troubles that led to bankruptcy a year ago stranded precious cargo, causing losses for trucking and other transportation companies.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory Eyes Chattanooga as Testing Ground for Driverless Trucking
Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s new director said Aug. 23 the lab is considering testing in Chattanooga related to autonomous driving and long-haul trucking.
Bridge Monitoring Aided by Sensor Technology
Bridge sensor systems are becoming integrated in the engineering and construction of spans across the country to monitor everything from load stress to movement.