Trucking & 18-Wheeler Accidents Archives

BRAKE VIOLATIONS INCREASE IN 2014

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) announced this week the 2014 “Brake Safety Week” inspection results for North American commercial vehicles.

LOCAL TRUCKING COMPANY SHUT DOWN AS IMMINENT HAZARD

On April 1, 2014, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) revoked the operating authority registration and suspended the U.S. Department of Transportation number registration for a local trucking company.

NHTSA ANNOUNCES FINAL RULE ON REAR VISIBILITY TECHNOLOGY IN VEHICLES

On March 31, 2014, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the issuance of a final rule which requires rear visibility technology in all new vehicles under 10,000 pounds by May, 2018.

FMCSA CONFIRMS PLANS FOR SPLIT REST PILOT STUDY

During a panel discussion held at the Fleet Forum in Louisville, Kentucky last week, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Administrator Ann Ferro confirmed the agency’s plans to conduct a split rest pilot study.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SOON TO REQUIRE SPEED LIMITERS FOR HEAVY TRUCKS

According to the United States Department of Transportation (“US DOT”), a rule requiring that heavy trucks install and use a speed limiter may be in place as soon as October 2014.

83% OF MEXICAN TRUCK MILES IN THE U.S. HAPPEN IN TEXAS AND OTHER BORDER STATES

In 1994, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) went into effect with the goal of increasing trade between the United States, Mexico and Canada. Part of NAFTA included opening up the border to Mexican and American trucks traveling to the opposite country for deliveries.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PROPOSES NEW RULE IN ATTEMPT TO REDUCE TRUCKING INDUSTRY PAPERWORK WITH ELECTRONIC LOGBOOKS

On March 13, 2014, the US Department of Transportation (US DOT) issued an updated proposed rule to require the use of electronic log books, or Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs).

STUDY PROVIDES EVIDENCE THAT NEW RESTART PROVISION FOR HOURS OF SERVICE FOR TRUCK DRIVERS HELPS TO MITIGATE FATIGUE

As part of a new Hours of Service Rule published in December, 2011 by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), truck drivers are now required to have at least two nighttime periods in their 34-hour break to “restart” their hours of service week.

FMCSA PROPOSES RULE FOR NATIONAL DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING CLEARINGHOUSE

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has required truck drivers to submit to drug and alcohol testing for almost two decades now.

FMCSA AND STATE WAIVE HOURS OF SERVICE RULES FOR CERTAIN DRIVERS

In light of the rash of severe weather conditions the country has been experiencing, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and many states have waived hours of service requirements for truck drivers carrying certain freight, including propane, de-icing materials, food, medicine, water and some livestock.

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Trucking & 18-Wheeler Accidents

BRAKE VIOLATIONS INCREASE IN 2014

LOCAL TRUCKING COMPANY SHUT DOWN AS IMMINENT HAZARD

NHTSA ANNOUNCES FINAL RULE ON REAR VISIBILITY TECHNOLOGY IN VEHICLES

FMCSA CONFIRMS PLANS FOR SPLIT REST PILOT STUDY

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SOON TO REQUIRE SPEED LIMITERS FOR HEAVY TRUCKS

83% OF MEXICAN TRUCK MILES IN THE U.S. HAPPEN IN TEXAS AND OTHER BORDER STATES

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PROPOSES NEW RULE IN ATTEMPT TO REDUCE TRUCKING INDUSTRY PAPERWORK WITH ELECTRONIC LOGBOOKS

STUDY PROVIDES EVIDENCE THAT NEW RESTART PROVISION FOR HOURS OF SERVICE FOR TRUCK DRIVERS HELPS TO MITIGATE FATIGUE

FMCSA PROPOSES RULE FOR NATIONAL DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING CLEARINGHOUSE

FMCSA AND STATE WAIVE HOURS OF SERVICE RULES FOR CERTAIN DRIVERS

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