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Legal challenges to HOS revisions likely, it may take years to finalize, expert predicts
“The last time changes were made to hours-of-service (HOS) regulations in 2003, safety advocates succeeded in delaying implementation until 2011 through litigation in federal court that was based on claims the changes would be detrimental to truck driver health and highway safety.” – According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author John Gallagher Tim […]
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Proposed Hours of Service changes are finally here
“The U.S. DOT has officially announced proposed changes to federal hours of service regulations for truck operators. Chiefly, the proposed changes would allow drivers to pause their 14-hour clock for up to three consecutive hours and go off-duty in that time period, extending their on-duty window by the same amount.” – According to the article […]
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Trucking with the next generation of truck drivers
“For decades, we’ve struggled both with the whole driver-training issue and at what age someone is ready to accept the immense responsibility that comes with working as a driver.” – According to the article in overdriveonline.com and its author Gary Buchs “Though I haven’t researched in depth the history of such proposals, I do know […]
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Autonomous truck developer Kodiak making deliveries in Texas
“Self-driving start-up Kodiak Robotics recently announced it has begun commercial deliveries in Texas with a driver behind the wheel. The milestone comes 16 months after the company was formed.” – According to the article in the overdriveonline.com “Mountain View, Calif.-based Kodiak also announced it will be supporting its growing testing and freight operations from a […]
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Trucking rates fall again
“Data on producer prices shows that wholesale inflation pressure was nearly nonexistent in July. Industry detail showed broad-based declines in trucking rates, and yearly it is likely to turn negative in upcoming months.” – According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author Ibrahiim Bayaan Long-distance truckload rates slide again, near negative territory “The monthly […]
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Brake Safety Week inspection blitz set for Sept. 15-21
“The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Brake Safety Week is scheduled for Sept. 15-21 with a focus on brake hoses and tubing. Throughout that week, inspectors will be conducting roadside inspections and keying in on brake violations.” – According to the article in overrdiveonline.com CVSA says brake hoses and tubing are essential for the proper […]
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Leasing company sues Rich Transport and RoadRunner for $37 million, alleging breach of contract
“Arkansas-based PKE Western Truck Leasing, Inc. filed a $37 million lawsuit against Rich Transport, LLC and its parent company, RoadRunner Transportation Systems (NYSE: RRTS), alleging breach of contract on August 7”.- According to an article in freightwaves.com and its author Clarissa Hawes “According to the lawsuit filed in Pulaski County Circuit Court in Arkansas, PKE […]
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Acceptance increasing, but LGBTQ truckers still face danger, rejection at truck stops
The fear of harassment and even violence is ever-present for many LGBTQ truckers. In an industry that’s traditionally reflected a hyper-masculinity, Balay says gay men and trans women report the greatest sense of perceived danger. Truckstop parking lots, restrooms and showers are areas of concern for most LGBTQ truckers, including Durh.- According to the article […]
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A White House Office of Management and Budget confirms Hours-of-Service rulemaking still under review
A White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) spokesman has confirmed that widely anticipated proposed changes to driver hours-of-service (HOS) regulations are still under review at OMB.- According to the article from freightwaves.com and its author John Gallagher The rulemaking proposal, which Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) chief Ray Martinez had originally anticipated […]
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