FMCSA seeks comments on 18-20-year-old interstate drivers
Hot on the heels of seeking comments on a proposed pilot program to provide more flexibility in drivers’ hours of service, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Friday, Sept. 4, announced it’s proposing and seeking public comment …
This is what they’re looking for in enforcement blitz
Yet another nationwide enforcement blitz looms. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s previously-postponed Roadcheck 2020 is this week. From Wednesday, Sept. 9 through Friday, Sept. 11, law enforcement officers in the U.S., Canada and Mexico w…
Anti-trafficking trailer hits Ontario highways
CAMBRIDGE, Ont. – Ontario’s 400 Series highways have been recognized as a known human trafficking corridor, but a new trailer taking to those routes will deliver a message of help. The Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada, in a partnership with Sharp …
Mack, Volvo, Samsara to Work Together on Integrated Telematics
Volvo and Mack have signed an agreement with Samsara agreeing to work together to investigate an all-encompassing, integrated connectivity solution.
For truckers looking to vote early or absentee, a look at each state’s practices
All states allow absentee voting, but there are many differences in their procedures and deadlines. Some allow in-person voting before Election Day, while others allow no-excuse absentee voting. But with COVID-19, many normal voting rules are changing …
Country marks National Trucking Week
TORONTO, Ont. – Federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau is praising workers in the trucking industry as the sector celebrates the National Trucking Week. “This year more than ever before you’ve been on the front lines. You have kept our country g…
Volvo, Mack to work with Samsara
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Volvo and Mack have agreed to work with Samsara to develop an integrated telematics service, which will include compliance services, cameras, trailer sensors, safety and maintenance services. “We look forward to working with Samsara …
GM to supply Nikola with fuel cells, takes 11% ownership stake
DETROIT, Mich. – General Motors has taken an 11% ownership stake in Nikola, after inking a strategic partnership to engineer and manufacture the Nikola Badger pickup truck. Nikola says the deal will save it more than US$4 billion in battery and powertr…
As ELD provider list narrows, questions arise over accuracy of DOT registry
As ELD vendors consolidate in the coming months and years, and as new hours of service rule takes effect in later this month, can FMCSA ensure the list remains up to date?
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