Tag: DOT
First Roadcheck of the ELD era could cause supply chain disruptions, say experts
With the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Roadcheck less than a week away, some industry experts are warning that the first ever inspection blitz conducted during the ELD era could result in shipping delays and truck capacity problems.
Check out this San Antonio pickup driver who definitely doesn’t need a U-Haul
This is totally safe, definitely DOT-approved way to move everything in your entire house with a pickup truck.
Nebraska troopers put 40% of trucks out of service during surprise inspection
The Nebraska State Patrol sprung surprise inspections on truckers in the Lincoln area this week -- placing dozens of trucks and several drivers out of service.
Here’s what you need to know for Hours of Service-focused Roadcheck 2018
This is the first year of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)'s annual International Roadcheck inspection spree since the ELD Mandate went into effect -- are you ready?
California food bank grapples with rising freight costs blamed on ELDs
A food bank in San Luis Obispo County, California, says that they are having trouble keeping fresh produce in stock because new Electronic Logging Device (ELD) regulations have caused their freight costs to double or even triple.
Deaf truck driver achieves dream and passes CDL test
Joey Woodle, a deaf Alabama man, is now qualified for a Commercial Driver's License. Despite his hearing impairment, Woodle passed the test on May 9,...
Local news station confronts hazmat drivers for smoking on the job
Atlanta news station WSB-TV just released the results of a two month investigation into hazmat truck drivers smoking behind the wheel.
Trucking company owner, workers, indicted for allegedly illegal gas tanker repair that killed welder
A California trucking company owner and two employees have been indicted by a federal grand jury following a 2014 gasoline tanker explosion that killed one man and severely injured another.
Carrier ordered out of service for “complete and utter lack of compliance” with FMCSA regulations
A Georgia-based trucking company has been declared an imminent hazard to public safety by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for a laundry list...
Trucker argues that he’s only overweight because of snow and ice accumulation. Iowa DOT officer writes tickets anyway.
A trucker recorded his encounter with a prickly Iowa DOT officer at a scale house as he was cited for being over gross weight because of snow and ice that had built up on his truck.
Trucker collapses after inspection, is saved by the Iowa DOT officer who placed him out of service
An Iowa Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Inspector is being honored by the Red Cross for helping to save a truck driver who had a heart attack at a weigh station.
Lawmaker introduces bill to fix Hours of Service
A Texas lawmaker has introduced legislation that would "modernize" current Hours of Service regulations for truck drivers.
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