Recap hours and sleeper berth splits are two of the most misunderstood parts of hours-of-service regulations. Whether you’re a new CDL holder or a seasoned fleet operator, knowing how to use these tools can extend your driving day without risking an HOS violation.
On Monday, the FMCSA revoked eight electronic logging devices tied to Gorilla Fleet Safety LLC, citing failure to meet federal technical standards. Fleets now face a 60-day deadline to replace noncompliant systems or risk violations.
Two members of Congress have introduced legislation to place railroad yardmasters under the same hours-of-service regulations that cover workers such as train crew members and dispatchers.
Despite their outsized impact on operations, confusion surrounding HOS regulations continues to plague the industry.
FMCSA has been told to strengthen ELD requirements after a fatigued truck driver was found to be the probable cause of a 2022 crash that killed three people.
TCA executive David Heller sees the trucking industry as having made the necessary adjustments to deal with the Baltimore harbor closure.
A waiver for truckers impacted by the collapse of the Key bridge in Baltimore and a preliminary timeline for repairs offer optimism.
Autonomous trucking runs are getting longer and more frequent as Kodiak Robotics and Forward Air begin thrice-weekly Dallas-to-Atlanta roundtrips.
Adhering to regulations alone is complex in itself, but is it enough for a strong safety program? J. J. Keller & Associates, industry experts in safety and compliance guidance, don’t think so.
The once zero-point violation could cost carriers at least three points in a roadside inspection and potentially many more, according to Reliance Partners’ Mark Barlar.
This week in Borderlands: Mexico proposes to modify its truck driver hours-of-service rule; two logistics providers expand operations into New Mexico; an auto parts supplier expands in Mexico, creating 600 jobs; and $8.3 million worth of meth was seized from a truck at the Laredo port of entry.
Kodiak Robotics and Werner Enterprises completed a 152-hour autonomous freight trucking pilot between Dallas and Lake City, Florida.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issues a temporary exemption to hours-of-service rules for the states affected by BP’s refinery shutdown.
The latest extension by FMCSA of its COVID-19 waiver that goes back to March 2020 will now take the hours of service exemption through August.
With CVSA’s annual International Roadcheck fast approaching, now is the time for carriers and drivers to prepare for the inspection process.
FMCSA has added three fuels to its list of energy products that can be transported beyond normal HOS rules, but will the larger rule be extended soon?
ATRI has conducted significant research through the years that has informed policy and driven change. CEO Rebecca Brewster sits down with Nicole Glenn of Candor Expedite to discuss the organization.
North Dakota, spurred by the closure of key delivery companies, is looking at several steps to increase the number of CDL holders in the state.
A closer look into FMCSA HOS rule changes
The exemption covers commercial vehicles aiding in the cleanup from Kentucky’s killer tornadoes over the weekend.
Using a combination of the Safety Management Cycle and the 5 Why’s helps fleets identify the root cause and eventually end patterns of FMCSA violations.
South Carolina and Ohio appear to be taking the most significant steps in conjunction with the release of the governors’ call for less regulation.
The latest hours-of-service waiver is set to expire on Christmas Eve.
Carrier Perspective: State of the Industry
Transport Canada is investigating an ELD certification body after a vendor alleged that it approved a device that could allow drivers to falsify their logs.
A union that recently wrested allegiance of pilots at Cargojet away from a competing union now says the company fired some members for their organizing activity.
An executive from Pedigree Technologies explains how the North Dakota firm became one of the first ELD providers to successfully get a device certified in Canada. It wasn’t easy.
“There’s some desperation in some of these people’s voices,” a Minnesota hay farmer said about the current drought’s impact on the community.
The FMCSA continues to prioritize COVID relief, extending hours-of-service Emergency Declarations once again.
The pandemic-related HOS waiver has been in place since March 2020 and was due to expire Tuesday.
As wireless providers switch off 3G networks in favor of 5G, some ELDs may no longer work.
The total number of stops was down this year from 2020. Other violations besides HOS were fairly steady as a percentage of all citations
Governors have the ability to waive federal law for 30 days and four recently have taken action and cited the lack of truck drivers.
The order says tired drivers can’t be forced to work, but the definitions are vague.
A patchwork of autonomous driving regulations at the state level are ready to move to a more coordinated effort at federal agencies, according to Plus’ Wiley Deck.
Professional drivers help teach their robotic successors while evangelizing for the technology among truckers who feel threatened.
With the Canadian ELD mandate going into effect on June 12, fleets operating in that country need to know the key differences from U.S. regulations and whether they have a compliant device.
The Consumer Brands Association is urging federal action from transportation agencies to head off concerns about inflation and rising costs.
The return of the pipeline was being announced just as supplies of diesel were starting to become an issue.
As International Roadcheck 2021 quickly approaches, truck drivers need to prepare for the inspection process. Here are five tips J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. recommend drivers follow to make the process easier.
George Washington Bridge approach in New Jersey tops the American Transportation Research Institute’s trucking bottleneck list for the third year in a row.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, Old Dominion is the latest LTL carrier to announce a rate increase. Plus, SONAR data shows a freight market moving sideways, and Forward Air reaffirms its direction in spite of activist shareholder pressure.
Road Hunter, a popular navigation app for truckers, surveyed its users to find out more about their ELD providers. The app’s founder said there is a huge market for truckers potentially willing to switch ELD providers.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, shipments designed to test the COVID supply chain identified some potential delivery issues. Plus, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said he would not have made a $700 loan to YRC Worldwide and trucking safety groups have concerns about possible exemptions for vaccine deliveries.
Two companies are bringing in partners with yard space that might not already be available or marketed to truck drivers.
KeepTruckin has introduced Fleet View, a holistic approach to managing a fleet through a single platform that combines GPS, ELD compliance, driver safety management and asset visibility.
E-log violations during roadside inspections and compliance reviews can add up to thousands of dollars in penalties for carriers. Knowing the most common violations is the first step to avoiding these penalties.
Drivers and carriers tell the American Transportation Research Institute where they need greater understanding of new hours-of-service rules. A separate survey finds a wide swath of fleets still struggles with ELD mandates.
In 2016, then-candidate Donald Trump made a lot of promises to trucking and the freight industries. As he looks for four more years, how many has he fulfilled?
As the Nov. 3 election quickly approaches, both ATA and TCA are positioning to work with the next administration.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, OOIDA will back FMCSA in a lawsuit defending hours-of-service changes. Plus, regional carriers could see a strong holiday season and equipment orders are up and that could complicate 2020 rate forecasting.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, FMCSA denies an HOS exemption for drivers with animals, YRC is boosting pay for some new drivers, OOIDA criticizes cost estimates for broker transparency and the conviction of the former Pilot Flying J president is overturned.
Hurricane conditions and “life-threatening storm surge” to begin Friday along portions of the Gulf Coast, according to the National Hurricane Center.
FMCSA has given truck drivers more flexibility with a new split-sleeper provision, but few drivers used the previous provision. Will any use the new one?
Reliance Partners’ John Seidl shares thoughts on the latest HOS changes and explains the benefits of doing your regulatory homework.
J. J. Keller and FreightWaves team up to illustrate the 2020 HOS Changes.
Werner’s Leathers said some customers struggling to get product in time for peak.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, GlobalTranz shook up its leadership structure on Friday, Amazon is planning a new distribution strategy, and the U.S. Air Force could transport tractor-trailers on aircraft as part of any COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan.
New driver panel will inform FMCSA’s MCSAC safety group.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, several safety groups have sued FMCSA to stop upcoming changes to HOS rules. Plus, Convoy seeks to eliminate the request for proposal process, FreightWaves announces enhancements to SONAR and a Stanford dropout reimagines loading docks.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, a short seller has laid out a blistering report on Nikola; plus, Trimble has announced layoffs within its transportation business and HOS changes could impact safety.
Mullen presided over rollouts of HOS, Drug/Alcohol Clearinghouse.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, a group has studied mileage-based user fees and found some unexpected results, plus more HOS exemptions and a better way to price insurance.
Fatigue may not play as much of a role in risky driving behaviors, but how long a commercial driver has been driving does, according to new research.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, other states may follow California’s lead in mandating electric-truck sales, danger is a good reason to ignore HOS rules, and funds flow into electrification
With upcoming changes to hours-of-service rules, drivers and fleets could see improved productivity, safer operation and fewer violations.
Provisions still face major scrutiny by Republican-controlled Senate.
Mo-Vac’s terminal manager stated that truck drivers, including Fabian Escobedo, were ordered to work at least 100 hours per week and sometimes worked 19-24 hours straight.
Postponement until completion of safety study part of $494 billion highway bill
As trucking operations ramp up after COVID-19-related shutdowns, and drivers return to work, some routines may need refreshing so fleets and drivers avoid violations.
Mullen not expecting the issue to “go away any time soon”
FMCSA plans to “leverage technology” to conduct off-site compliance reviews during pandemic emergency.
Startup wants its customers to be allowed an additional two hours in workday.
A new integration between TruckPark and Trucker Tools will allow users of the Trucker Tools app to reserve parking spaces in the TruckPark network inside the app.
Virginia opens up scales to parking The Hours of Service (HOS) waiver handed down by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) last month at the start of the COVID-19 crisis has been extended, the agency announced on April 8. The waiver was set to expire April 12 or at the declaration of the end […]
Even as freight volumes surged to record levels in March, drivers spent less time driving.
Fertilizer, food packaging, feed products now covered following industry requests.
Darren Prokop writes about the key role that transportation in the war against COVID-19 – particularly trucks.
Directive from Transport Canada has similarities to the U.S. HOS waiver — but with more rules, including a requirement for carriers to provide notice in advance.
Exemption needed to protect against COVID-19-related fuel shortages, groups assert.
Carriers subcontracting with feds may have access to delivery extensions.
The waiver will run through April 12 or the end of the emergency, whichever is first
Federal agency would be following in the steps of several states that have already granted such exceptions.
Making the 30-minute rest break more flexible is one of the proposed changes.
Tender rejections: Looking into the week, we expect the capacity to continue to loosen as volumes remain at midwinter levels. Occasional surges in demand are not unheard of in February, but they are unlikely to have much impact on capacity. Carriers who operate in California and around the ports need to start thinking about the […]
Startup Baton Trucking believes it can eliminate waste and detention through a drop yard network.
Diesel fuel price outlook The rack-to-retail spread has widened to more than $1.10/gallon, creating an unearned windfall for trucking carriers. Diesel markets have been sliding in part on an overall decline in oil since the start of the year, but retail is slow to follow. Diesel itself has fallen farther than crude, primarily on fears […]
Automatic onboard recording device users can expect no leniency after Dec. 16.
Connectivity is crucial to success in trucking. Darren Prokop writes about various aspects of connectivity that make trucking more transparent and efficient.
Canadian airlines, already facing a pilot shortage, now face higher labor costs associated with new pilot work rules.
U.S. rail trade associations say changes will help employees responding to unplanned events.
Funding bill leaves out protections sought by U.S. House.
Sandeep Kar writes about how the ELD mandates in the U.S. and Canada are changing the trucking landscape.
Roadside inspections can be a scary proposition for drivers, and it’s obvious why. Even simply mistakes or misinterpretations of regulations can lead to drivers and fleets being penalized. Because of this, it’s more important than ever to provide proper training and coaching for drivers.
Chances considered strong for federal hours-of-service preempting state law.
“10-4 DC” rallies against regulations they say will run them off the road.
Motor carriers and commercial drivers agree on just four of the Top 10 challenges facing the trucking industry, according to the American Transportation Research Institute’s annual study.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is working with the trucking industry to educate small fleets and owner-operators about advanced driver assistance systems that could reduce crashes and fatalities.
NTSB asserts added flexibility could increase risk of crashes
