Tag: Regulations

FMCSA Proposes Rule To Expedite Med Exam Results

FMCSA Proposes Rule To Expedite Med Exam Results

| May 10, 2013 | 18 Replies

More changes may be coming to the FMCSA’s medical examination process.

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FMCSA Eliminates Redundant Reporting Rule

FMCSA Eliminates Redundant Reporting Rule

| April 27, 2013 | 1 Reply

The FMCSA issued a final rule that will help cut down on redundancies.

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DOT Releases New Distracted Driving Guidelines

DOT Releases New Distracted Driving Guidelines

| April 26, 2013 | 4 Replies

What do you think should be done to curb distracted driving?

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ATA Challenges L.A. Port Regulations, ‘Licensing Scheme’

ATA Challenges L.A. Port Regulations, ‘Licensing Scheme’

| April 19, 2013 | Reply

“Despite this, leaders in Los Angeles moved forward with a plan to shape the market for trucking at the Port by imposing a laundry list of regulations that should all be clearly preempted by the FAAAA,” Pianka said.

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Texas Bill Would OK Overweight Mexican Produce Trucks

Texas Bill Would OK Overweight Mexican Produce Trucks

| April 18, 2013 | 6 Replies

This bill would open another avenue for overweight trucks coming in from Mexico.

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TxDOT Considering Prohibiting Trucks From Left Lane Driving

TxDOT Considering Prohibiting Trucks From Left Lane Driving

| March 28, 2013 | 17 Replies

Adding a law to a law?

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Congress Considering A Bill That Would Allow Increased Weight Limits

Congress Considering A Bill That Would Allow Increased Weight Limits

| March 2, 2013 | 29 Replies

What are your thoughts on this bill?

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Big Changes For Trucking On The Horizon In Minnesota

Big Changes For Trucking On The Horizon In Minnesota

| February 21, 2013 | 23 Replies

The proposed changes could have a tremendous impact on small carriers.

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Frequently Asked CSA Questions: Separating Fact From Fiction

Frequently Asked CSA Questions: Separating Fact From Fiction

| February 9, 2013 | 1 Reply

Get the facts here.

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CARB Announces New Electric Standby, Hybrid System Guidelines

CARB Announces New Electric Standby, Hybrid System Guidelines

| November 21, 2012 | 10 Replies

Get the information you need to know about CARB.

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Why Some Drivers Are Not Being Hired

Why Some Drivers Are Not Being Hired

| November 16, 2012 | 9 Replies

“According to the study, false or unverifiable history rose 9 percent points from 2008 to 2012 – topping this year at 38.97 percent.”

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FREE DOT Compliance Webinar

FREE DOT Compliance Webinar

| November 12, 2012 | Reply

Get the latest information on CSA compliance.

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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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Trucking Alliance Pushes Agenda

Trucking Alliance Pushes Agenda

| September 13, 2012 | 32 Replies

This trucking group is lobbying for stronger regulation of the trucking industry. Find out what trucking laws they want to see passed.

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EPA Fuel Regulations Causing Short Term Problems

EPA Fuel Regulations Causing Short Term Problems

| June 29, 2012 | 20 Replies

New engines based on revised EPA fuel and efficiency regulations are attributed to a 14 percent climb in mechanical and fuel-related problems, according to J.D. Power & Associates.

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ATA Praises Congress For Its Work on the Transportation Bill

ATA Praises Congress For Its Work on the Transportation Bill

| June 28, 2012 | 1 Reply

The ATA says they’re satisfied with the new Highway Transportation Bill, but that they’d like to see one area of the bill improved upon. Are you satisfied with the bill?

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Las Cruces Residents Ordered to Pay Up or Else

Las Cruces Residents Ordered to Pay Up or Else

| May 1, 2012 | 5 Replies

Some Las Cruces residents are fired-up about the city’s new plan to collect fines due for tickets, but will they have the water to put out the fire?

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Distracted Driving Fines Increase in Europe

Distracted Driving Fines Increase in Europe

| January 19, 2012 | Reply

Europe traffic officials have had enough of the dangers of distracted truck drivers. The new fines are stiff!

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2011′s Story of the Year – REGULATION

2011′s Story of the Year – REGULATION

| December 30, 2011 | 18 Replies

It should come as no surprise to anyone in the transportation industry that federal and state regulation has been the top topic for 2011. Review what happened here.

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2012 HOS Rule – Shipping Co’s Aren’t Happy

2012 HOS Rule – Shipping Co’s Aren’t Happy

| December 29, 2011 | 8 Replies

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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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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Trends in Transportation: Fall 2011

Trends in Transportation: Fall 2011

| November 15, 2011 | Reply

A survey put out by the Commercial Carrier Journal this summer put questions about strategic planning to managers of 41 commercial carriers on various topics. What did they say?

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