Tag: Hours Of Service

5 Steps To Prepare For Upcoming HOS Changes

5 Steps To Prepare For Upcoming HOS Changes

| May 17, 2013 | 5 Replies

HOS changes are coming soon!

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Road Dog Network Creates Petition to Change HOS Law

Road Dog Network Creates Petition to Change HOS Law

| February 7, 2013 | 3 Replies

If you could help change the HOS provisions in the new Fair Labor Standards Act by signing a petition, would you do it?

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ATA Asks FMCSA to Push Back New HOS Rules Effective Date

ATA Asks FMCSA to Push Back New HOS Rules Effective Date

| January 29, 2013 | 3 Replies

Will there be delayed effective date for the new HOS rules?

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Agency Seeks HOS 30-Minute Break Exemption

Agency Seeks HOS 30-Minute Break Exemption

| January 14, 2013 | 1 Reply

What are your thoughts on hours of service exemptions?

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ATA Seeking Opinions on 34 Hour Restart Ruling

ATA Seeking Opinions on 34 Hour Restart Ruling

| January 9, 2013 | 13 Replies

Don’t like the 34 Hour Restart Rule put into effect this year? Take an online opinion survey to tell the ATA why.

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4 Things to Know About the Final Hours Of Service Rule (HOS)

4 Things to Know About the Final Hours Of Service Rule (HOS)

| December 15, 2012 | 43 Replies

These final rules go into place permanently in July of 2013. How will they affect your drive day?

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New HOS Regulations Go Into Effect Soon

New HOS Regulations Go Into Effect Soon

| November 8, 2012 | 88 Replies

Get all the info you need to know about the upcoming changes to HOS regulations.

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North Carolina Carrier Shut Down for Falsifying HOS Logs

North Carolina Carrier Shut Down for Falsifying HOS Logs

| October 20, 2012 | 37 Replies

The FMCSA followed an anonymous tip about a company owner and found numerous problems. Find out what kind.

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ATA Rejects Lawsuit by Public Citizen Group Over HOS Data

ATA Rejects Lawsuit by Public Citizen Group Over HOS Data

| October 9, 2012 | 3 Replies

Truck driver advocacy group Public Citizen experienced a legal setback this week in their case against the ATA and the FMCSA.

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Top Concerns for Trucking Industry 2012 Study Results

Top Concerns for Trucking Industry 2012 Study Results

| October 8, 2012 | 6 Replies

No surprises this year in what’s on the minds of most truck drivers – hours of service, safe parking and flat wages. You can take part in next year’s survey too.

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Truckers and OOIDA Challenge Hours of Service Rule

Truckers and OOIDA Challenge Hours of Service Rule

| May 22, 2012 | Reply

Three truckers and the OOIDA take on hours of service rules. While the battle may be over, the war has not yet been won.

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Whistleblower Refuses to Violate Hours of Service Law

Whistleblower Refuses to Violate Hours of Service Law

| May 4, 2012 | 1 Reply

A driver is ordered to break the hours of service law by his employer. The driver refuses and is fired, but OSHA helped the man fight back against the company. What happened to the driver?

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Driver Turnover Decreases Slightly in Late 2011

Driver Turnover Decreases Slightly in Late 2011

| April 13, 2012 | Reply

While it can be considered relatively good news, driver turnover rates continue to plague the truck driving industry.

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The FMCSA MAY Be Offering Flexibility to Sleeper Berth Rule

The FMCSA MAY Be Offering Flexibility to Sleeper Berth Rule

| April 1, 2012 | 39 Replies

At the Mid-America Trucking Show, FMCSA administrator, Anne Ferro challenged carriers to develop a pilot program for the current sleeper berth regulation. Will the proposal change the current hours of service ruling?

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Class Action Suite Filed Against Schneider Logisitics

Class Action Suite Filed Against Schneider Logisitics

| March 24, 2012 | 51 Replies

WalMart workers have decided that Schneider Logistics isn’t playing fair with scheduling and overtime rules in Los Angeles.

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Senate Makes Highway Bill Amendments Exempting Ag Trucks

Senate Makes Highway Bill Amendments Exempting Ag Trucks

| March 21, 2012 | Reply

Agri-Biz Truck Drivers catch a break from the Transportation Bill currently being debated on Capitol Hill. Find out if your job is affected.

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TCA & ATA File Suite Against HOS Revision

TCA & ATA File Suite Against HOS Revision

| March 20, 2012 | Reply

The Hours of Service revision of 2011 is drawing a lot of fire. Industry groups and teamsters are filing suite as fast as possible.

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New HOS Rules: Visual Examples for Truckers

New HOS Rules: Visual Examples for Truckers

| February 28, 2012 | 11 Replies

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.

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Hours of Service Revision Challenged by GOP Congressman

Hours of Service Revision Challenged by GOP Congressman

| February 2, 2012 | 15 Replies

Some GOP Congressmen are calling for the FMCSA to put their money where their mouth is regarding the new HOS Rules.

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Trucker Group Against Ohio Speed Increase

Trucker Group Against Ohio Speed Increase

| January 17, 2012 | 5 Replies

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.

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Hours Of Service Rule Change – Hard Facts

Hours Of Service Rule Change – Hard Facts

| December 23, 2011 | 50 Replies

FMCSA HOS Final Rule was handed down early, with expected and unexpected changes to current guidelines, making future court battles likely…

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