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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.
New bills would exempt small carriers, ag haulers, from ELD regulations
On Wednesday, lawmakers introduced two bills that would exempt smaller carriers and agricultural haulers from the FMCSA's ELD regulations.
Senators introduce bill to permanently ease HOS and ELD regulations for livestock haulers
On Wednesday, a Nebraska senator introduced a new bill that would ease "overly strict trucking" regulations for drivers hauling livestock.
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.
Seven mile traffic backups reported after truck dumps 40,000 pounds of chicken feathers on I-5
Massive delays during the morning rush hour ruffled some feathers for commuters after a truck overturned and spilled its load of chicken feathers on the interstate in Federal Way, Washington.
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?
Maine police hunt down trucker who allegedly avoided tolls for six years, find numerous serious violations
This morning, Maine State Police announced that they arrested a truck driver who reportedly avoided tolls on the Turnpike for years -- and that their investigation revealed several other serious violations.
FMCSA: Fatal and injury crashes involving large trucks on the rise
The FMCSA recently released new statistics about fatal, injury, and property damage crashes involving large trucks and buses. The report indicates that in 2016 (the...
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.
North Dakota Governor’s emergency order waives HOS for fertilizer haulers
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum signed an emergency executive order this morning to waive hours of service regulations for truck drivers who are hauling anhydrous ammonia and other fertilizers.
Annual nationwide enforcement blitz targeting unsafe drivers scheduled for July
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) announced the dates for this year's Operation Safe Driver Week enforcement campaign today.
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.
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