A bid by owner-operators to cut off funding for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s electronic on board recorder rule appears unlikely to pass. Close followers of the issue note that while it is not wise to say “never” in Washington, the cutoff faces stiff opposition in the Senate. The amendment was attached to the …
By the end of this week new rules take effect in Iowa, Idaho and West Virginia to help protect emergency personnel and reduce distracted driving. A new law in Iowa covers the state’s requirement that travelers make way for vehicles, typically emergency personnel, during roadside stops. According to AAA, 49 states have implemented similar safety …
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has informed Congress that implementing the Carrier Safety Measurement System resulted in more carriers categorized as mandatory for investigation than using SafeStat. FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro summarized the agency’s 2011 fiscal year record for compliance reviews on high-risk carriers in her March 30 letter to congressional appropriations and transportation …
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SHANGQIU, Henan Province, China — Great Dane has struck up a new partnership with Henan Bingxiong Refrigerated Truck Co. – otherwise known as Ice Bear – a manufacturer of insulated and refrigerated trucks. As part of the partnership, Ice Bear officials say they will leverage Great Dane’s global operating resources and engineering talent to grow …
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Trucking associations provide a wide variety of benefits to members and inform the public about the trucking industry. Many associations accept individual truck drivers and owners of trucking companies as members. The associations offer such benefits as discounts on truck parts, news publications and legal services. Many associations’ websites provide frequent news updates on the …
A federal judge has sentenced a Philadelphia trucker to 18 months in prison for falsifying his logbook in connection to a sentence he was already serving for vehicular homicide. On May 7, U.S. District Court Judge James Knoll Gardner sentenced Valerijs Nikolaevich Belovs, 58, on 15 counts of making false statements in connection with a …
Car insurance is required for anyone who drives a vehicle. A new driver such as a teenager will typically be listed on his parents’ auto insurance policy. Auto insurance policies can vary from insurer to insurer, so it is important to compare prices to see which company offers the better value for the price. Comparing …
Truck loading ramps may be composed of different materials depending on the projected use. While aluminum is the standard material of construction, newer plastic ramps are also making an entry. Most ramps have a serrated surface, which helps for better traction. Bike loading ramps especially are extra wide to help you walk the bike into …
As freight volumes drop, finding the right load is no longer just about locating those that pay the most. The most important factor to consider is finding a return load. This is the key to making a profit. Load boards are a valuable resource when it comes to finding loads and planning trips, but you …
As freight volumes drop, finding the right load is no longer just about locating those that pay the most. The most important factor to consider is finding a return load. This is the key to making a profit. Load boards are a valuable resource when it comes to finding loads and planning trips, but you …