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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
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
According to a new report from the industry trade group FreightWatch International, there were a total of 208 cargo thefts during the third quarter of 2014. While this represents a 20 percent decline from the same period last year, the average loss per cargo theft incident has skyrocketed 100 percent. The Raw Data Although the … Read moreAn Update on Red Zone truckload thefts
Think about it. This is a type of job in the logistics industry requiring a ton of caffeine either in the form of energy drink, coffee, dissolvable, gummy, or pill. And loads of it – all to ensure that a driver doesn’t fall asleep behind the wheel. It’s a sad state when we see those … Read moreWhy Highway Hypnosis Is Every Truck Driver’s Achilles’ Heel?
With the release of a new report showing that the use of an electronic logging device (ELD), or e-log, does not promote driver harassment, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA) has drawn new battle lines in an old war. The New Rules On March 13, 2014 the FMCSA released proposed rule changes that would … Read moreElectronic Logging Device (ELD) or E-Log Debate Heats Up
One look and research of this organization – the Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association, also simply known as the OOIDA – and you may notice that the trucking industry, logistics and distribution, may be much more than just some drivers transporting cargo from point A to B. While that’s important from a corporate aspect, undoubtedly, … Read moreThe Backbone of Our Country: Why the Trucking Industry Matters to the United States Military
Over the next four years the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will be implementing new industry rules that govern everything from insurance to hiring practices. While many of the rules will be phased in over that four year period they cover issues, such as medical exemptions, that the industry is grappling with today. Medical … Read moreFMCSA Medical Exemption Standards and Pending Rule Changes
You can imagine the fear and trepidation of driving in adverse conditions, I imagine, even in a small sedan. You’re in a steel contraption going anywhere between 30 to 60 MPH, and you’re made of flesh and bone. Bad things can happen. Bad things do happen. As you review a lot of the statistics over … Read moreEverything You Learned About Highway Safety From the Point of View of a Semi-Truck
Talking to Owner Operators and small fleet owners, I asked the question. What is the most important issue to you in trucking now? The answers were mixed between “Factoring” and truck driver retention. Small fleet owners are worried about keeping the good drivers they have. It cost between recruiting and the process that one goes through … Read moreTop Issues for Trucking Industry : Truck Driver Retention and Factoring
With the recent high profile crash between a Wal-Mart truck driver and limousine in New Jersey resulting in the death of comedian James McNair and hospitalization of actor Tracy Morgan, hours of service is back in the national spotlight. And while any accident resulting in death or injury is an absolute tragedy, it can be … Read moreHours of Safety and the Federal Highway Bill
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