Business Management Explaining the U.S. hours-of-service changes June 23, 2020 The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced changes to the hours-of-service regulations that impact the driving time available. It has revised the rules in four areas The…
Health & Safety Federally regulated carriers hauling Covid-19 relief items get HoS exemption March 24, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – Similar to measures taken in the U.S., federally regulated carriers in Canada will now see an hours-of-service (HoS) exemption related to the fight against Covid-19. Transport Canada,…
Regulations Final hours-of-service rule submitted to OMB March 3, 2020 ORLANDO, Fla. – A final rule adding flexibility to U.S. hours-of-service rules was submitted last night to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. Jim Mullen, acting administrator…
Regulations Certifiable concerns December 10, 2019 Third-party certification of ELDs is a no-brainer, experts agree, but it raises some challenges
Health & Safety OOIDA supports proposed HoS changes August 15, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is welcoming proposed changes to the U.S. hours-of-service rules. The association, representing independent truckers in the U.S. and Canada, said…
Health & Safety FMCSA administrator discusses proposed HoS changes August 14, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Proposed changes to the U.S. hours-of-service rules address the two most frequently-cited pain points for drivers and give them greater flexibility in managing their workdays. That was…
Health & Safety UPDATED: Split sleeper berth provision among proposed changes to U.S. HoS August 14, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Much-anticipated changes to the U.S. hours-of-service (HoS) rules have been proposed by the U.S Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Five key provisions…
Regulations California denied own meal and rest break rules January 2, 2019 ARLINGTON, Va. – California will not be able to implement its own state rest break rules, thanks to a Department of Transportation ruling that came before Christmas. Transportation Secretary Elaine…
Health & Safety FMCSA fast-tracking review of hours-of-service rules October 29, 2018 AUSTIN, Texas – The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is committed to fast-tracking a review of the hours-of-service rules. Jim Mullen, chief counsel for the FMCSA, gave attendees…
Regulations FMCSA seeking comment on proposed HOS changes in the U.S. August 22, 2018 WASHINGTON D.C. – Hours of service (HOS) rules might be changing to add more flexibility says Federal Motor Carrier Safety (FMCSA) administrator Ray Martinez. The FMCSA put out an advanced…
Regulations ATA lauds proposed HoS changes in the U.S. June 22, 2018 ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is lauding two members of the U.S. Congress for introducing legislation that will provide more flexibility around Hours of Service (HoS) if…
Transportation Hours of Service violations down since ELD rollout: FMCSA June 22, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hours of Service (HoS) violations are down in the United States since the introduction of electronic logging devices (ELDs) says the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Regulations Pilot Flying J is helping drivers get ready for CVSA Roadcheck May 29, 2018 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Roadcheck is coming and to help drivers through the inspections Pilot Flying J is offering free mid-trip inspections. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck event…
Regulations U.S. lawmakers call for flexibility to HOS rules May 24, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Thirty United States Senators have penned a letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) urging them to explore flexible alternative to the current hours of…
Health & Safety OOIDA calls for change to U.S. hours of service February 15, 2018 GRAIN VALLEY, Mo – The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is petitioning the United States Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to amend the existing federal Hours of Service (HoS)…