News First – 2015-12-14

U.S. Requiring Electronic Logging Devices in Two Years…

A Reminder That Oversize Loads Require Precautions

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Officials in the U.S. have issued a safety alert for those hauling oversize loads, but even if you never travel outside of Canada it's still some darn good advice to keep in mind.

U.S. Requiring Electronic Logging Devices in Two Years

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on Thursday announced the adoption new regulations that will require the use of electronic logging devices (ELD) for truckers to keep track of their hours of service. The rules, which are set to be published on Dec. 16, will take effect two years afterwards and require Canadian and Mexican domiciled drivers to use the devices when operating on U.S. roadways. The regulations have a few exemptions that were not in the 2014 proposal, including excepting drivers who keep records of duty status in eight or fewer days out of every 30 working days; drivers in drive-away and tow-away operations and truckers operating vehicles older than model year 2000.

Canadian Spot Freight Volumes Decline Again

TORONTO, ON - A measure of Canada's spot freight market fell for the second consecutive month in November, according the latest reading of the TransCore Link Logistics Canadian Freight Index.

Zonar Names Ian McKerlich Chief Strategy Officer

SEATTLE, WA - The transportation technology company Zonar has hired Ian McKerlich as its chief strategy officer, responsible for developing corporate strategy and product delivery.

CTA: Canada Should Follow U.S. ELD Mandate

TORONTO, ON - Thursday's announcement of the final U.S. rule requiring the use of electronic logging devices (ELD) in late 2017, puts Canada "under the gun" to do the same thing, according to one group here at home, while reaction to the plan where it was born is mixed. The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) says the move by the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration removes any remaining argument for the Canadian governments not to move forward with a similar mandate in Canada.

PeopleNet, TMW Set Joint User Conference for 2016

CLEVELAND, OH and MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Two leading providers of mobile fleet technology will be combining their separate annual user conferences into a single event in 2016.

No Charge for Dangerous Goods Transport Emergency Calls

OTTAWA, ON - You now don't have to spend a cent when needing pertinent and timely advice on how to handle emergencies arising from the transportation of dangerous goods.

Glider Kits: One of the Hottest Things in Trucking

GREEN BAY, WI - Need a truck or several trucks, but don't like the thought of owning one with what some believe is complicated engine technology that not just any mechanic can work on?

North America Spot Freight Measure Falls 15 Percent

PORTLAND, OR -- Following an established seasonal pattern, spot market freight volume declined 15 percent in November from the month before, largely due to a drop in demand for flatbed trucks, but there were slight improvements in rates.

Free Webinar on New Alberta Vehicle Registration Rules

CALGARY, AB - You can get details from one expert about a significant change to Alberta's commercial vehicle registration system.

News First Midweek – 2015-12-10

Truck Cargo Theft Reporting Program Expands…

Trucking Conditions Fall Ahead of Expected Improvement

BLOOMINGTON, IN -- The latest reading on business conditions for trucking south of the border shows a decline but the climate is expected to soon improve.

U.S. Proposes Tougher Truck Underride Guard Regulations

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proposed new regulations that focus on upgrading its Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSSs) that address underride protection in light-vehicle crashes into the rear of trailers and semitrailers.

FMCSA May Require Truck Passengers be Belted

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on Wednesday announced it is proposing a regulation requiring passengers riding in property-carrying commercial motor vehicles to use safety belts.