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Prevention of Driver Fatigue Increases Highway Safety
Did you know that there are more than 3,700 deaths a year from large truck accidents? According to the Large Truck Crash Causation Study (LTCCS), in 13% of all trucking accidents, the drivers were experiencing some level of fatigue. Although … Read More
Driver Inspections Increase Highway Safety
Your truck is at the heart of your business, your income and your livelihood. So naturally it is important that it is running properly and on the road. And when a maintenance problem presents itself, you will be concerned with … Read More
Adequate Parking Necessary to meet Hours-of-Service Regulations
In the last decade, a lot of attention has been given to the lack of adequate parking for truckers. Having access to parking options off the highways allows truckers to meet regulations regarding Hours-of-Service and break times and improve overall … Read More
FMCSA Faces Increased Criticism for “34-hour Restart” Rule
Ever since the FMCSA released new Hours of Service Regulations on July 1, 2013, they have received a good deal of criticism from the trucking industry and others over the so-called “34-hour Restart” rule. Briefly put, previously drivers were allowed … Read More
House Rep: HOS 34-hour restart study “worthless”
Seven months after changing Hours of Service (HOS) rules, including the controversial “34-hour restart rule,” the FMCSA finally released a field test report that it says validates those changes. But on the same day the report was released, one of … Read More
FMCSA Make it Easier to Shut Down “Egregious” Compliance Offenders
The FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) amended its rules on Jan. 17 to enable the Agency to suspend or revoke operating authority for what it called repeat offenders. The rule, which implements section 4113 and section 32112 of the … Read More
As of May 21, Drivers Must Select Medical Examiners From National Registry
As of May 21, 2014, interstate commercial motor vehicle drivers are required to obtain physical examinations and a Medical Examiner’s certificate ONLY from a certified ME listed on the DOT’s National Registry website. Medical certificates issued prior to this date … Read More
Hours-Of-Service Repeal Bill Now in Both Chambers of Congress
Following the lead of three House of Representatives members, a New Hampshire Republican Senator has introduced companion legislation to a proposed House bill that would temporarily block the so-called “34-hour restart” rule until an independent study could be conducted. On … Read More
Will Hours-Of-Service rule be overturned?
With the FMCSA’s new Hours-of-Service (HOS) rule slated to cost truck drivers’ $1.6 billion annually, and the trucking industry $376 million according to the American Transportation Research Institute, a bill has been put forth in the House of Representatives to … Read More
Reduce winter accident liability with DOT Compliance and Log Book Auditing
As the 2013-14 winter season swings into full force, commercial truck drivers are reminded to take extra safety precautions to prevent catastrophic accidents. Give your vehicle a full inspection, including insuring your brakes are working properly. Make sure to put … Read More
