E-log requirement “equivalent of warrantless surveillance” of truckers
OOIDA is taking its opposition to the electronic logging device mandate to the highest court in the …
Category: Regulations
FMCSA to adjust penalty schedule for inflation
The penalties for violating federal trucking regulations are about to go up again, but not by much. The FMCSA on Wednesday will publish the 2017 schedule, with an adjustment multiple of 1.01636, or about 0.16%, as set by the White House Office of Man…
FMCSA to adjust penalty schedule for inflation
The penalties for violating federal trucking regulations are about to go up again, but not by much. The FMCSA on Wednesday will publish the 2017 schedule, with an adjustment multiple of 1.01636, or about 0.16%, as set by the White House Office of Man…
NTEA adds resource for CV upfitters to comply with FMVSS
NTEA recently released a test manual and kit to provide guidance in meeting the field of view requirements in the new rear visibility portion of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 111. These field of view rules, applicable to vehicles with…
NTEA adds resource for CV upfitters to comply with FMVSS
NTEA recently released a test manual and kit to provide guidance in meeting the field of view requirements in the new rear visibility portion of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 111. These field of view rules, applicable to vehicles with…
Senators quiz trucking execs on highway funding, truck size, driverless tech
UP boss accuses regulators of keeping rail ‘frozen in time’
Truckers took advantage of a wide-ranging Senate hearing Tuesday to push for sustainable, user-fee based highway funding, federal support of advanced truck safety systems, free trade, and tax relief—topics that found a sympathetic audience in the Republican-led Commerce subcommittee on surface transportation. Some members, however, did express safety and modal competitiveness concerns regarding a renewed call for twin 33-ft. trailers and the development of autonomous truck technology.
Senators quiz trucking execs on highway funding, truck size, driverless tech
UP boss accuses regulators of keeping rail ‘frozen in time’
Truckers took advantage of a wide-ranging Senate hearing Tuesday to push for sustainable, user-fee based highway funding, federal support of advanced truck safety systems, free trade, and tax relief—topics that found a sympathetic audience in the Republican-led Commerce subcommittee on surface transportation. Some members, however, did express safety and modal competitiveness concerns regarding a renewed call for twin 33-ft. trailers and the development of autonomous truck technology.
Gorilla Safety tests compliance model for ELDs
Gorilla Safety announced it is reviewing the current compliance model it uses to test its Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) products.
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Gorilla Safety tests compliance model for ELDs
Gorilla Safety announced it is reviewing the current compliance model it uses to test its Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) products.
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ELD exemption for short-term rentals a good idea
The Truck Renting and Leasing Association (TRALA), which NationaLease is a member of, recently asked the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for an exemption from the electronic logging device (ELD) ruling. It seeks a five-year the ex…