Log annotations to avoid hours of service violations — and more from FMCSA Q&A
When an annotation might save you a 14-hour-rule violation erroneously written, and much more from FMCSA’s hours of service Q&A yesterday relative to the new split sleeper, short-haul/adverse exceptions, and 30-minute break.
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What you should know about the looming Canadian ELD mandate
The rule is set to go into force June 12, though some groups are calling for a delay, given no devices have been certified. Also: If you’re running ELD-exempt in a glider, you may need an ELD up north. PC? ELDs will auto-switch to drive at the 75 km li…
What can owner-operators expect from a Biden administration?
What trucking issues in flux are likely to catch that administration’s — or the new Congress’ — attention? For this week’s edition of Overdrive Radio, OOIDA President Todd Spencer and Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh forecast some answers. And: Wh…
Further extensions of CDL-related COVID waivers unlikely, official says
And more from FMCSA top brass and CVSA: a common misconception about the hours short-haul exception, new split-sleeper-berth usage among drivers, crash preventability, and more.
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Owner-op Todd Graham’s two-truck leased operation, powered in part by this 2003 KW W900
The rig, set up with utility in mind, pulls with a 500-horsepower Cummins ISX and an 18 speed, and came from the factory with KW’s then “Glory & Pride” trim package. Listen in on Graham’s advocacy and biz philosophes in this video.
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From the ELD data: Drivers wade slowly into new HOS split options as 30-minute break violations dip
ELD data shows many truckers are dabbling with the new hours of service options available to them as of Sept. 29, though by and large there’s not been an overwhelming move by drivers to consistently use the new split-duty provisions.
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ELD makers report ongoing updates as drivers navigate new hours options
Some ELD apps sowed early confusion among operators trying to use new split-sleeper options and the pauses of the 14-hour clock within them. Software updates have been deployed to fix some issues, while other ELD makers acknowledge ongoing updates.
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Answering hours questions, as some ELDs falsely flag errors when new rule options used
Among the questions: “Can I use a three-hour nap and not get penalized on it in the 14-hour rule?” You can, but depending on the ELD you’re using it may not be obvious that you’re not in violation. More questions answered in this Overdrive Radio.
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FMCSA launches online hours of service example tool
FMCSA’s new interactive ETHOS tool for understanding the hours of service changes. A trucker was named a Highway Angel for helping extinguish a truck fire and saving a fellow driver. I-15 ramps closures are planned for Oct. 4-7 near Las Vegas.
4 things to know about updated U.S. hours of service
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The latest changes to U.S. Hours of Service rules are now officially in effect, and designed to offer truck drivers some additional flexibility. Here are four key revisions you should understand. The 30-minute break rule, which…