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Hutcheson confirmed to lead FMCSA, becomes the agency's first full-time admin since 2019
Robin Hutcheson was named Deputy Administrator in January and immediately became Acting Administrator on the heels of then-Acting Admin Meera Joshi's resignation.
September 22, 2022
Equipment
Which truck models hold their value best? Award program answers in Classes 3-8
Price Digests recognizes truck models that hold value with the annual Highest Retained Value Awards. Also: FMCSA considers requiring electronic ID on all trucks to transmit information to the roadside; Drivewyze adding third-party alert system.
September 22, 2022
Electronic Logging Devices
POLL: Are you running an ELD-exempt glider kit?
FMCSA's recent notice examining possible updates to ELD mandate regulations suggested potential future change to the pre-2000 model year engine exemption, including some questions around exempt gliders. Are you running one or more today?
September 22, 2022
Regulations
Rhode Island truck-only tolls finally defeated in court
The decision, which ruled Rhode Island's truck-only tolls unconstitutional, has been hailed as a big victory for trucking and drivers, with trucking associations blasting the tolls as exploitive and unjust.
September 21, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA plans to study driver involvement in autonomous trucks
The agency is looking to examine the effects of non-driving secondary task engagement on drivers in autonomous trucks. Also: Western Star trucks recalled for steering issue; latest Highway Angel commended for trying to extinguish RV fire at roadside.
September 20, 2022
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Regulations
Senate bill looks to end ELDT requirements for smallest fleets
Senate Republicans introduced a bill that would allow small fleets with nine CDL holders or fewer to skip the Entry-Level Driver Training requirement for their drivers with a new restricted CDL. Also: New Wabash Acutherm temp-management trailers/bodies.
September 16, 2022
Regulations
California 'flex alerts' pose serious questions for EV adoption
As California looks to ban 76,000 trucks with pre-2010 emissions-spec engines by the end of the year, and heavily incentivizes electric vehicles, the state's grid is issuing warnings to limit power use for up to seven hours a day.
September 16, 2022
Electronic Logging Devices
FMCSA considering changing ELD regs around glider kits, pre-2000 engines, more
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration signaled on Thursday that it's considering changes to ELD regulations pertaining to the pre-2000 engine exemption for rebuilt or remanufactured engines in gliders, among other things.
September 15, 2022
Business
Diesel prices on slow downswing after recent spike
Prices have fallen around 8 cents over the last two weeks after a 20-cent spike at the end of August. Also: J.J. Keller expands ELDT trainer certification program to include hazmat training.
September 14, 2022
Equipment
Brakes, tires account for most Roadcheck OOS vehicle violations
Brake systems were the top vehicle out-of-service violation across North America, accounting for 4,592 (25.2%) vehicle OOS violations, followed by tires, defective service brakes, lights and cargo securement. 'False log' topped the driver OOS ranks.
September 14, 2022
Regulations
Comment period extended for updated DOT medical handbook
OOIDA and other commenters requested more time to review and make informed comments on the 122-page proposed Medical Examiner's Handbook. Also: Florida HHG hauler pleads guilty to racketeering charges; web-based dispatch tool for small fleets.
September 13, 2022
Regulations
Democratic Senators introduce bill guaranteeing overtime pay for drivers
Some of the most left-wing Senators in the country introduced the Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act, which would repeal the motor carrier provision of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, the longtime barrier to employee-driver overtime pay.
September 13, 2022
Voices
ELD mandate: More than four years in, how did the shift affect highway safety, if at all?
Which of the choices in this poll best describes your feeling on just how the FMCSA's electronic logging device mandate impacted bedrock highway safety, if you feel it was impactful at all? Weigh in here.
September 13, 2022
Regulations
EPA cracks down on emission system ‘defeat devices’
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced action taken against several diesel shops for violations of the federal Clean Air Act related to installing or selling illegal “defeat devices” to bypass emissions control systems.
September 12, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA revokes ELDorado ELD from registry
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration removed ELDorado’s ELDorado ELD from the list of registered ELDs. Motor carriers and drivers who use the ELDorado ELDs have 60 days to replace the revoked devices with compliant devices.
September 9, 2022
Business
Impossible task: ATA says 460,000 trucks needed to offset effect of potential rail strike
The trucking industry is freight rail’s largest customer and delivers the last mile of virtually every product transported by rail.
September 9, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA seeks feedback on carriers’ use of COVID hours waiver
FMCSA wants feedback from carriers on the extent to which they currently rely on the emergency declaration, and any impacts on safety. Also: Freight market indices chart the way down; What are the Best Fleets to Drive For?
September 7, 2022
Regulations
Certain COVID-related CLP waivers extended three months
Waivers extended to allow CLP holders to drive without a CDL holder in the front seat, states to test any out-of-state CDL applicant, and states to allow CLP holders to take the CDL skills test without waiting 14 days. Also: Top military rookie drivers.
September 2, 2022
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