Tag: Hours Of Service
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.
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.
Hotshot hauler to FMCSA: Can I install sleeper berth in pickup?
A single-vehicle hotshot carrier out of Massachusetts has asked the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for an exemption that would allow for the installation of a sleeper berth in the bed of a pickup truck.
Shooting incident at Indiana factory blamed on frustrated trucker
Police say that a non-injury shooting incident outside of a factory in Seymour, Indiana, was triggered by a driver's frustration with a late load.
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...
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.
Inspectors to zero in on Hours of Service violations during Roadcheck 2018
Today the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) announced the dates and focus for this year's Roadcheck inspection campaign.
Democratic Senator pushes for clarity with Electronic Logs
A Democrat Senator from Republican dominated North Dakota is pressing the Department of Transportation for clarity over electronic logs and how truckers will be...
She’s shutting down after 16 years on the road. Here’s why.
An owner-operator who was once named Overdrive Magazine's Most Beautiful truck driver has decided to shut it down after more than a decade on...
UPS drivers protest ‘excessive’ 70 hour holiday work week
UPS truck drivers are protesting working 70 hours a week this holiday season because they believe that 70 hours in one work week is...
VIDEO: “A Driver’s Opinion On The ELD Mandate”
In this beautifully shot video, an experienced driver shares her opinion on how ELDs will change the face of trucking as we know it. The...
Trucking execs avoid jail time for harassing drivers to violate Hours of Service regulations
This week, a federal judge sentenced four executives from a Virginia trucking company accused of forcing their drivers into gross hours of service violations...
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