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Parking
When real life requires following the rules, even if it sucks
Or: Ever had to stop for a 10-hour break 30 minutes from the house? Wendy Parker: Been there, done that.
October 25, 2015
Business
FMCSA initiates potential sleep apnea rulemaking, report shows; e-log, speed limiters still in queue
FMCSa has started work on a potential rule that would set up screening and treatment requirements for drivers who by definition are at risk for obstructive sleep apnea.
October 16, 2015
Channel 19
Friday round-up: Small-fleet struggles hit the mainstream, apnea ‘twilight zone’ the local paper
A local paper in Minnesota gets the apnea issue more or less right. And: To adapt or not to adapt — the Wall Street Journal paints small-carrier woes with broad brush, with mixed results.
September 25, 2015
Business
Detention détente: Old Time Express
“Since we are on electronic logs, there’s no arguing about whether the truck’s there or not” at a shipper or receiver’s location. “It’s indisputable.” –Old Time’s Mark White on detention negotiations with shippers, brokers today
September 21, 2015
Electronic Logging Devices
Electronic logging device mandate delayed, still could come soon; speed limiter rule expected next week
The rule will take effect two years following its publication, the date by which fleets, owner-operators and drivers must be using electronic logging devices that satisfy the rule’s requirements.
September 16, 2015
Overdrive Extra
Analyst: Trend to ‘micromanage’ drivers deterring truckers, ELDs to push small carriers out of biz
“We’re watching them on the satellite. We’ve got a camera inside the cab of the truck that will take a movie of you if there’s any kind of acceleration, deceleration, swerve to the left or swerve to the right. This is not the kind of job that the swashbuckling truck drivers of years gone past would have any interest in and that’s part of what makes it so difficult.”
September 10, 2015
Voices
ELDs and driver harrassment: Webinar upcoming; voices raised against the mandate
Details on a free Aug. 26 online seminar, plus more views on the ELD mandate following recent coverage. Many responses took a defiant or skeptical view of the mandate, reflecting recent polling showing 83 percent of readers opposed.
August 25, 2015
Electronic Logging Devices
ELD mandate poised to begin two-year countdown
The latest U.S. Department of Transportation projection still shows a Sept. 30 release of the final rule that would require the vast majority of interstate carriers to use electronic logging devices. Tom Cuthbertson, Omnitracs vice president, believes that date is reliable, given a prior projection had moved the date farther out, only to be followed […]
August 19, 2015
Electronic Logging Devices
Early adopters: Getting ahead of the ELD mandate
Most owner-operators still oppose an ELD mandate as the final rule gets closer. Yet some independents see benefits in trying out new technology to adjust to what they believe to be an eventual reality.
August 18, 2015
Electronic Logging Devices
Continental’s VDO logging device gets installation kits for Volvo, Mack
Continental has expanded its VDO RoadLog Electronic Logging Device compatibility to now include 2014 and newer Volvo and Mack models, the company announced this week, along with light- and medium-duty trucks, too.
August 6, 2015
Electronic Logging Devices
FMCSA advances e-log mandate, rule sent to OMB for approval
FMCSA sent the e-log rule to the OMB July 30, along with a rule that will implement stiffer penalties for carriers, shippers, brokers and others who coerce or pressure drivers to not abide by federal safety standards like hours-of-service limits.
July 30, 2015
Electronic Logging Devices
Rule to require electronic logging devices expected to proceed this month
A federal rule to mandate the use of electronic logging devices by truck operators is scheduled to make its next move toward implementation this month, according to a recent report issued by the DOT.
July 17, 2015
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