Glider kit repeal grounded in unethical, inaccurate research
From democratic senators to George W. Bush’s former EPA administrator, democrats and republicans alike have penned letters to the EPA expressing concerns ranging from the hazardous outcomes of pollution, to the faulty, unethical research in which the repeal is grounded.
Legislators express concern over proposed repeal of glider kit regulation
Is the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposition to reverse an Obama administration decision limiting the number of glider kits manufactured this year a potentially dangerous decision motivated by industry greed? Legislators on both sides of the aisle seem to think so.
ATRI suggests solutions for parking problems
In their recent survey, the American Transportation Research Institute outlined three strategies targeting the growing scarcity of truck parking, including educating the public sector on the safety consequences resulting from closing public parking facilities and failing to expand truck parking availability.
Lack of parking a "pressing issue" for the trucking industry
Now that the ELD mandate is officially in the enforcement phase, these devices require stringent adherence to the 11-hour rule since most truckers now can’t fudge on paper logs. This leads to more drivers hitting their time limits and being forced to park. But what happens when there simply isn’t enough parking to go around?
Texas lawmaker seeks to “modernize” current HOS regulations for drivers
The recent Mid-America Trucking show was a lively one, to say the least. However, did all the ruckus created by those in attendance set the ball in motion for real change when it comes to Hours of Service regulations?
Easter eggs and ELD compliance
Starting April 1, carriers not equipped with ELDs will be placed out of service, along with the driver, and will remain out of service for 10 hours. Joe DeLorenzo, director of FMCSA's Office of Compliance and Enforcement, claims the transition from using Automatic On Board Recording Devices (AOBRDs), paper logs, and other logging software to ELDs is going smoothly, with a "steadily increasing" compliance rate of 96 percent.
Could women be the solution to the truck driver shortage?
The trucking industry is facing a crisis when it comes to the truck driver shortage. Could women be the solution? Read to find out what it's like for females to work in a male-dominated industry like trucking.
U.S. lags behind other countries in terms of driver training
While the U.S. excels in many areas, our country falls short in an important area: training for professional drivers.
FMCSA ups regulation of CDL training and certification
FMCSA has increased regulation of the CDL training and certification process in hopes of turning out a safer-driving, more knowledgeable workforce. With a compliance date of February 2020, the ELDT final rule establishes comprehensive national minimum training standards for entry-level commercial truck and bus operators seeking to obtain a CDL or certain endorsements.
ELDs: friend or foe of the trucking industry?
When it comes to the Electronic Logging Device mandate, many trucking companies have concerns ranging from the cost of implementing ELDS in their fleet, to the conflict of ELDs and traffic congestion. Here's the lowdown on ELDS, and what they could mean for the trucking industry.
Trump’s infrastructure plan: more questions than answers?
While the transportation industry is largely in agreement with President Trump's calls for infrastructure improvements, many are skittish about talk of “Trump Tolls,” and are concerned about issues like the looming insolvency of the Highway Trust Fund.
President Trump rolls out much touted infrastructure plan
The Trump administration’s legislative goals outlined in the “Legislative Outline for Rebuilding Infrastructure in America” revolve around six principles. Read more about these principles here.