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The Speed Limiter Mandate Debate

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has published its monthly update on what the rule making landscape is going to look like in 2015. It’s been no secret that the agency has continually pushed out dates for proposed rules, despite assurances that they’re in the “final stages.” Looks like this year will be no different. There … Read moreThe Speed Limiter Mandate Debate

How Technology is changing the Face of Trucking?

The fleet of today is nothing like the fleet of yesterday, and the fleet of tomorrow will be even more unrecognizable. Technology is changing the face of transportation in ways that haven’t been easily predicted. As electronic logging devices, cameras, GPS units, and computing devices of all sorts invade the cab, carriers and drivers have … Read moreHow Technology is changing the Face of Trucking?

Will Capacity Constraints Ease in 2015?

As the economy improves, tightening capacity has become a major concern. Trailer orders in the U.S. hit their second-highest point ever last month, after hitting an all-time high the month before. The industry is showing sustained momentum and that’s expected to continue in 2015. With the industry now closing in on 100 percent active truck … Read moreWill Capacity Constraints Ease in 2015?

What’s Next for Hours of Service?

The day we reported on the successful rollback of the hours of service rule, President Obama signed the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2015 into law. With the passage of this bill, two crucial pieces of the hours of service rule were suspended: The rule that a driver’s 34-hour restart include two 1 … Read moreWhat’s Next for Hours of Service?

Why the Trucking Industry Freeze Can Freeze America for Good and What We Can Do About It?

Yes, you heard right: a freeze on logistics, no semis out on the road, delivering your pharmaceuticals, groceries and even petroleum. It would be like the dark ages. It’s No Secret That the Trucking Industry Is Our Reason for Living Supply chains wouldn’t even exist without our truck drivers. That’s typically why the benefits and … Read moreWhy the Trucking Industry Freeze Can Freeze America for Good and What We Can Do About It?

The Hours of Service Rule is Successfully Rolled Back

Congress’ 11th hour Hail Mary pass to avoid a government shutdown not only kept Uncle Sam’s doors open, but also successfully rolled back the hours of service regulation for truck drivers. As we reported last week, Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine had inserted language into the government spending bill to suspend the requirement that … Read moreThe Hours of Service Rule is Successfully Rolled Back

Members of Congress Call for Fuel Tax Hike

Last week two members of congress called for an increase on fuel taxes to help buttress the failing Highway Trust Fund. Tax policy creates strange bedfellows, as one is Oregon Democrat Earl Blumenauer and the other Wisconsin Republican Tom Petri. Rep. Blumenauer stated at the event that “the gas tax hasn’t been increased since the … Read moreMembers of Congress Call for Fuel Tax Hike

Why the Trucking Strike in 2013 Caused the Concept of Licensure Modification

It, of course, isn’t necessarily just an issue regarding disagreement, or even money. The issues have been around for years when even the British Columbia Trucking Association (BCTA) has inquired and even demanded that the trucking license system be amended or reworked, for good reason. When motor carriers require those licenses, mandating that all truck … Read moreWhy the Trucking Strike in 2013 Caused the Concept of Licensure Modification

Employment and Hours of Service Back in the Spotlight

There’s no shortage of news coming out of Washington these days and the trucking industry is in the mix. This week we are going to break down the new employment numbers and developments in the ongoing hours of service debate. Employment Numbers That the economy has been growing is no secret. According to the newest … Read moreEmployment and Hours of Service Back in the Spotlight

FMCSA Asking for Input on Proposed Insurance Increase Rule

On November 26 the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced that it is seeking input from the trucking industry regarding newly proposed rules to raise the liability insurance minimum. The Agency’s Perspective The current minimum of $750,000 was set in 1985 and does not “adequately cover catastrophic crashes,” the agency says. They claim that … Read moreFMCSA Asking for Input on Proposed Insurance Increase Rule


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