US regulators add some flexibility to trucker ELD work rules
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Thursday provided guidance on when drivers can use trucks for personal conveyance, among other guidance areas. (Above: Trucks travel on a US highway.) Photo credit: Shutterstock.com.
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Schneider Teams Up with SkyBitz for Tracking
Schneider, a provider of transportation and logistics services, has teamed up with SkyBitz to implement Schneider’s third-generation trailer and container tracking system.
FHWA Clarifies What a Nondivisible Load Is
The Federal Highway Administration has provided a clarification on the Federal definition of a nondivisible load in a response to the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association.
CEI Adds 1,000th Truck Collision Repair Center
The truck repair network now includes 1,010 shops that handle medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks and equipment.
Canada finalizes Phase 2 of GHG rules
OTTAWA, Ont. – Canada is officially rolling out the second phase of rules to control greenhouse gases from heavy vehicles – largely aligning with rules that were introduced last year in the U.S. But some allowances have been made for…
New Personal Conveyance Guidance Gives Flexibility to Find Truck Parking
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration just announced regulatory guidance that gives drivers a way to deal with one of the most vexing problems with the electronic logging device mandate – finding a safe place to park for the night – as well a…
Large Navistar Recall Addresses Seat Belt Issue
Navistar is recalling certain 2018-2019 International truck models for an issue with a seat belt anchor part failing in a crash.
XPO Logistics to buy 770 big rigs as LTL demand rises
The new tractors will be a combination of replacement and new vehicles that will help the second-largest less-than-truckload operator improve service and utilization — and attract drivers. Photo credit: XPO Logistics.
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Mack hits the road to tell drivers’ stories in new series
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Mack Trucks will air an eight-part series on RoadLifeTV highlighting the stories of men and women behind the wheel. Available on Amazon Prime Video June 19, the video series will showcase what drivers have to deal with…
FMCSA issues regulatory clarification on agricultural hauling
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is bringing clarity to the Hours of Service (HoS) exemptions for agricultural haulers. The FMCSA received 566 comments and questions during a public consultation period thi…