Minnesota Issues Emergency Exemptions Following Spring Snowstorm
Minnesota governor issues HOS exemptions.
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U.S. House Transportation Committee Requests HOS Delay
Four members of the House Transportation Committee have requested a delay to the new HOS rules that are scheduled to go into effect on July 1.
U.S. Appeals Court Hears ATA Challenge to HOS Rules
“The existing rules have a proven track record, and the agency’s purported reasons for tinkering with them were baseless.”
ATA Calls FMCSA’s HOS Delay Rejection A Costly Error
The ATA is speaking out against that FMCSA’s rejection to delay HOS.
Updated: FMCSA Issues Emergency Weather Exemptions
FMCSA updated the list of current exemptions.
FMCSA Rejects Request To Delay Implementation of HOS Changes
Find out what the FMCSA says about the upcoming changes to HOS.
Federal Agents Raid Virginia Carrier
A Virginia carrier is under investigation. Find out why here.
Agency Seeks HOS 30-Minute Break Exemption
What are your thoughts on hours of service exemptions?
ATA Seeking Opinions on 34 Hour Restart Ruling
Don’t like the 34 Hour Restart Rule put into effect this year? Take an online opinion survey to tell the ATA why.
4 Things to Know About the Final Hours Of Service Rule (HOS)
These final rules go into place permanently in July of 2013. How will they affect your drive day?
Reaction: Playing On The Public’s Fear Of ‘Sleepy’ Drivers
Does technology keep the public safe from “sleepy” drivers? A Washington reporter says yes.
Industry Opinions: Some Reg’s Just Need to be Broken
A trucking industry commentator fires off some choice words about the pitfalls of over-regulation.
New HOS Regulations Go Into Effect Soon
Get all the info you need to know about the upcoming changes to HOS regulations.
FMCSA Expands Declaration of Regional Emergency
The FMCSA has expanded exemptions for drivers in the Northeast helping with Hurricane Sandy and nor’easter relief.
ATRI Is Asking For Feedback on 34-Hour Restart
How will the 34-hour restart affect you? ATRI wants your feedback.
How Truck Drivers Can Combat Fatigue
When a truck driver is forced into battling fatigue, the consequences can be disastrous.
Fracking Truck Drivers Not Exempt from HOS, Says DOT
Fracking Truck Drivers have to deal with long load and unload times, but the DOT says that doesn’t exempt them from extending their hours.
Driver Turnover Decreases Slightly in Late 2011
While it can be considered relatively good news, driver turnover rates continue to plague the truck driving industry.
Senate Makes Highway Bill Amendments Exempting Ag Trucks
Agri-Biz Truck Drivers catch a break from the Transportation Bill currently being debated on Capitol Hill. Find out if your job is affected.
TCA & ATA File Suite Against HOS Revision
The Hours of Service revision of 2011 is drawing a lot of fire. Industry groups and teamsters are filing suite as fast as possible.
New HOS Rules: Visual Examples for Truckers
This article has a link to the FMCSA’s new online tutorial about how to fill out your logbooks to avoid violating the new HOS rules.
Hours of Service Revision Challenged by GOP Congressman
Some GOP Congressmen are calling for the FMCSA to put their money where their mouth is regarding the new HOS Rules.
Trucker Group Against Ohio Speed Increase
Since semi truck safety issues are currently in the national spotlight, the Ohio Trucking Association has declined to support a speed increase that could help truckers cover more distance during hours of service.
2012 HOS Rule – Shipping Co’s Aren’t Happy
Once again, new regulatory policy out of Washington passes because it looks good on paper, but does it work in real life?
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