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Cummins demos cylinder deactivation tech in its X15 engine
The technology also achieves CO2 reductions through improvements in combustion and reductions in pumping work.
April 22, 2020
CCJ Daily Dispatch, April 9: FMCSA expands, extends national hours of service waiver
FMCSA has extended the COVID-19 hours exemption to May 15 and added liquified gases to the waiver. The Roadmaster Group is paying its company drivers and owner-operators a “special temporary COVID-19 relief appreciation pay.” Lubricants and additives developer Howes has launched a Hall of Fame and inducted its first member.
April 9, 2020
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ASE extending certification expiration date for technicians
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence is extending all ASE certifications set to expire on June 30.
March 30, 2020
Business
COVID-19 springs driver misclassification traps for carriers — here’s how to avoid them
The landscape for carriers is changing rapidly under COVID-19. Take these steps to ward off legal trouble down the road around driver misclassification.
March 30, 2020
Business
Roadcheck postponed as coronavirus pandemic continues
Due to the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, the annual CVSA Roadcheck for 2020 has been postponed to an undetermined date. More information here on CCJ.
March 25, 2020
Business
Drivers could face hurdles in renewing CDL, DOT medical card
Only 10 states have not closed at least some of their DMV offices or otherwise shifted how they do business.
March 23, 2020
Business
Roadcheck still on but CVSA or states could pull the plug
The upcoming Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance International Roadcheck is still on for early May, but states could opt out individually.
March 18, 2020
Business
DOT expands suspension of hours of service regs for drivers hauling COVID-19 response loads
In an emergency declaration, the FMCSA has suspended hours of service regulations nationwide for drivers hauling COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak response loads.
March 18, 2020
Business
FMCSA sends hours of service reforms to White House for approval
A final rule to overhaul federal hours of service regulations for truck drivers has been sent to the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval — one of the final steps before the rule can be published in the Federal Register and take effect.
March 3, 2020
Business
ELD outage at Baylor Trucking raises industry questions for compliance, legal liability
When Baylor Trucking experienced ELD issues early in January, questions arose about compliance and legal responsibility during ELD outages. Learn more on CCJ.
January 30, 2020
Regulations
Compliance date looms for FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training rule
The rule requires training to be completed by an FMCSA-approved provider from the Training Provider Registry established by the rule.
January 29, 2020
Business
Fleet tech advancing with live video, compliance dashboards
Fleet management systems have added new features to address market demands in safety and compliance.
January 28, 2020
Business
Inspectors set annual Roadcheck spree for May
During the 72-hour ramp-up in enforcement, inspectors will include a special focus on “driver requirements” — CDLs, medical cards, seat belts, records of duty status, ELD compliance and more.
January 27, 2020
Business
Fleets can now comment on EPA’s push to revamp federal emissions regs
The pre-rule notes that EPA hopes to target high NOx emissions during engine warmup and idling periods and when emissions controls deteriorate over time, along with crankcases that can emit emissions. Comments are open for 30 days.
January 21, 2020
Business
DOT news: FMCSA allows mirrorless trucks, shuts down driver for alcohol violations
FMCSA granted a waiver to Vision Systems North America to allow the company’s mirrorless camera system to be used on trucks in the U.S. The agency also effectively shut down a Nevada-based trucker after violating an FMCSA order to cease operations
January 16, 2020
Business
FMCSA looking to update 20-year-old crash causation study
With changes in technology, vehicle safety, driver behavior and roadway design since the original study was conducted in 2001-2003, FMCSA is looking to revise its methods for gathering data on crash causation.
January 16, 2020
Business
Growing renewable and biodiesel market could offset potential rise in diesel prices 2020
With ultra-low sulfur diesel prices projected to rise due to maritime diesel regulations, fleets are turning to alternative fuels like biodiesel. Details here.
January 12, 2020
Business
EPA eyeing tighter truck emissions standards, 50-state uniformity
Just four years after U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized a sweeping set of regulations aimed at cutting emissions from heavy-duty trucks and tractors by 25% by 2027, EPA is eyeing new federal regulations to further tighten heavy-duty truck emissions and to create a so-called “50-state program” that harmonizes emissions standards nationally.
January 7, 2020
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