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FMCSA Coercion Rule: 2026 Guide for Carriers and Drivers What is the FMCSA coercion rule? It is 49 CFR 390.6, the federal rule that bars carriers, shippers, receivers, and brokers from threatening drivers who refuse to break safety regulations, in force since January 29, 2016. By Quick Transport Solutions Editorial Team | Last updated: September … Read more
Are you a fleet manager who feels like you are standing just on the precipice of real success? Perhaps you are looking for better ways to motivate and coach your people. The fact is, if you are looking to strengthen your organization’s culture, from safety to recruiting, there are specific steps you must take. You … Read more
Have you been using the truckload spot freight market a lot less? If so, you aren’t alone. Due to the depressed rates over the last year, many have given up on spot freight. Still, it may be time to give it a second look. Taking a closer look at the numbers, external pressures that had … Read more
Earlier this month the White House, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Transportation Safety Administration put out their final “Phase 2” rules for greenhouse gas/fuel economy for medium and heavy duty commercial vehicles. The rules are set to cover all semi-trucks, vans and large pickup trucks. They will also govern buses and work trucks … Read more
It’s no secret: the trucking industry is experiencing some pretty big changes in regulations. Whether you are talking about electronic logging devices (ELD) or speed limiters, there is plenty to remember when it comes to staying in regulatory compliance. Yet, when the rules change or are complex or confusing, keeping up can be difficult. So … Read more
Last week we took a closer look at how you can utilize advanced telematics and GPS technologies to improve your fleet’s performance. Whether you are looking at safety measured, truck driver performance or fuel savings, GPS can make a big impact on your bottom line. Today we will dig into other aspects of GPS utilization … Read more
With all the talk of ELDs on this side of the border, we sometimes forget that the trucking industry is a North American operation, not just an American one. Our brothers and sisters in Canada are as much a part of the equation as we are. And yet, despite getting ahead of the game where … Read more
The fact is this: By coaching your drivers to operate using better driving habits is not only safe, it boosts your overall fleet productivity and profitability. But did you know that the answer to this lies in a simple GPS unit? This technology provides what you need to accomplish your goals. GPS can help you … Read more
It’s easy to be fooled by the major technological advances that have taken place in trucking. One can be lulled into a sense that trucking companies are as productive as they should be, when this simply is not the case. When the trucking industry was entering the Great Recession, there was a great deal of … Read more
One of the most ubiquitous documents in trucking recently changed and now groups and associations are squaring off against each other in an effort to undo those changes. In the ring stands two U.S. shipper groups on one side and the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) on the other. The document in question? The … Read more