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Drivewyze to expand weigh station bypass service in Michigan
The new bypass locations are on highways that lead to Michigan’s busiest international crossings – the Ambassador Bridge and the Blue Water Bridge.
October 28, 2016
Complying with FSMA: an update of options for motor carriers
Technology has become an important part of motor carrier strategies to comply with new shipper requirements for food transport.
October 26, 2016
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FMCSA committees formally recommend requiring truckers with high BMI to be screened for sleep apnea
Truck operators with a Body Mass Index of 40 or higher would be flagged for sleep apnea screening if the recommendations are made law. Truckers with a BMI of 33 or higher would also be subject to screening if they meet three other qualifiers, a list that includes being male and being older than 42 — a large demographic in the trucking industry.
October 26, 2016
Business
FMCSA further eases regulations for military vets transitioning to trucking
The exemption allows state driver licensing agencies (SDLAs) to choose whether or not to waive the knowledge test for qualified learner’s permit and CDL applicants. FMCSA is also allowing SDLAs to establish their own requirements and procedures of verifying the eligibility of the applicants.
October 26, 2016
Business
Concrete haulers seek waiver from 30-minute break requirement
A group representing concrete haulers and their drivers has asked the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for an exemption from the required 30-minute break stipulated by hours of service regulations.
October 25, 2016
Business
Maven Machines closes funding; appoints retired FedEx exec to Board
Maven Machines has a platform of enterprise wearable technology for driver safety, communications and regulatory compliance.
October 24, 2016
Business
CarriersEdge adds vehicle inspections to online training suite
The new courses show how inspections should be conducted, how components should be checked, and how to identify defects.
October 24, 2016
Business
Fleets, drivers generally oppose speed limiter mandate from FMCSA
More than 3,000 comments have been received by the Department of Transportation about the proposed speed limiter mandates. The majority of the comments coming from drivers and other industry stakeholders opposed to the rulemaking.
October 24, 2016
Business
Phase 2 truck emissions regulations officially slated for publication
The Phase 2 standards will build on the Phase 1 standards, according to the 2,762-page joint rulemaking, and are projected to see fuel savings as high as 25 percent, depending on the vehicle.
October 24, 2016
Business
Brakes, hours and logs lead Roadcheck 2016 violations
CVSA reported 9,080 trucks were placed out of service during the inspection blitz, while 1,436 drivers were placed out of service.
October 20, 2016
Business
PIT Group to offer independent testing, verification of ELD devices
Earlier this month, ERoad announced it will be the first supplier to provide the PIT Group with an ELD solution for independent testing and verification.
October 19, 2016
Business
DOT: Rules on driver training, CDL clearinghouse slated for November
Expect two major rulemakings next month, the Department of Transportation said.
October 17, 2016
Business
HELP Inc. hires Andrew Johnson for chief marketing role
HELP Inc., provider of PrePass, announced it has appointed Andrew Johnson as chief marketing officer. In his new position, Mr. Johnson will lead the marketing function at HELP to support its mission of safety and efficiency within the commercial transportation industry while communicating the benefits of PrePass to state agencies, fleets and professional truck drivers. “Andrew’s marketing […]
October 14, 2016
Business
FMCSA advisory committees to provide updates on sleep apnea rule this month
The MRB will report on its revised recommendations for obstructive sleep apnea based on the comments the agency received in the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued earlier this year.
October 14, 2016
Business
Cumberland Farms uses ‘bypass’ data to make the most of driver safety meetings
As part of implementing a weigh station bypass system, Cumberland Farms shares information with drivers to increase CSA scores and fleet efficiency.
October 13, 2016
Business
Enforcement to ramp up this week for driver-focused inspection blitz
From Oct. 16 to Oct. 22, law enforcement agencies across North America will engage in heightened traffic safety enforcement and education aimed at unsafe driving by both commercial motor vehicle drivers and car drivers.
October 13, 2016
Business
It begins: shippers adding new FDA safety rules to carrier contracts
Shippers are starting to revise motor carrier contracts to meet the April, 2017, deadline for compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act.
October 13, 2016
Business
FMCSA issues rule to help vets become truck drivers
Military personnel who drove commercial vehicles in the service looking to transition into the trucking industry will now have a full year to apply for a skills test waiver instead of just 90 days after they leave the service.
October 12, 2016
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