6NovBy Steve Vaughn, vice president of field operations, PrePass Safety Alliance Frank was back in the office after leave following his wife’s surgery, and every time he rose from his desk he made an exaggerated step over some invisible object. “What’s going on, Frank?” He paused, after muttering to himself,
15Oct“I’m from the government and I’m here to help you.” We’ve all heard that punch line. Today, though, there is change in the air. Regulatory agencies, like the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), must still carry out their Congressionally-mandated missions. When FMCSA, for example, proposes new regulations, it does
7OctThe federal deadline for truckers using automatic on-board recording devices (AOBRD) to switch to electronic logging devices (ELD) is Dec. 16, 2019. But if you wait too close to the deadline to comply, you may find your trucks will be unable to hit the road and out of compliance with
2OctMotor carriers and professional drivers know their Compliance, Safety Accountability (CSA) scores are important to their business. Customers prefer safe carriers and safe drivers. Insurance companies adjust rates when crashes occur and safety ratings plummet. The ability to qualify for an electronic bypass program like PrePass depends on maintaining a
4SepBy: Steve Vaughn, vice president of field operations, PrePass Safety Alliance This blog originally appeared on the FleetOwner.com IdeaXchange. We’ve all felt the jolt of seeing flashing lights in our rearview mirror. Immediate thoughts are often “Me?” “What did I do?” “I’m late already, and now this.” Many drivers stopped
15AugThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced its long-awaited proposal for changes in the hours-of-service (HOS) regulations affecting commercial motor vehicle drivers. The 129-page Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) can be read on the Federal Register website, where you can also file your comments about the plan. FMCSA
7AugIn a Federal Register notice earlier this summer, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) asked seven questions about capturing reliable data on driver detention at shipper/consignee facilities. Comments are due by September 9. But what FMCSA has essentially done is post a sign that reads “Help Wanted.” There is
2AugEditor’s note: On Feb. 4, 2020 the FMCSA announced a full two-year delay of its entry-level truck driver training rules. You can read about this in a more recent blog post. When it comes to things mechanical, electrical or even information technology (IT), for something to work properly, everyone must
25JulThe old law professor eyed his class and stated, “The law is not about what is right or wrong, fair or just. The law is about what passes the legislature.” Where one might read this as a distorted view of the law, it is actually what we all learned in
9JulFollowing the U.S. requiring most commercial trucks to be equipped with electronic logging devices (ELDs) by the end of this year, Canada’s trucking regulator is following a similar path. Beginning June 12, 2021, Transport Canada will require the devices when trucking north of the border, replacing paper logs. The Canadian
3JulUPDATED – Truck driver training classes are a familiar feature to those seeking a job in the industry. There are well-known commercial schools, classes at local community colleges, and programs run directly by motor carriers, among others. Each holds out the promise of preparing the student for the Commercial Driver’s
31MayGuest: Lewie Pugh, executive vice president, Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) Being a truck driver is tough, but becoming a successful owner-operator is even tougher. That’s because so many different skills are required far beyond just safely driving a truck in order to have a thriving small business trucking operation.
