Tag: trucking regulations

  Electronic Speed Limiters Being Pushed On The Trucking Industry The nation's highway safety chief recently stated that his agency will push for quick actions on a regulation requiring electronic speed limiters on big rigs. It...

FMCSA's Grip On The Trucking Industry Still Remains The suspended 2013 34 hour restart rule was a big victory for the trucking industry, which Congress passed in the Omnibus Bill a few weeks ago. While...

New OSHA Reporting Starts In 2015 Beginning January 1,  there will be a change to what covered employers are required to report to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Employers will now be required...

The Trucking Industry Awaits Election 2014 Results With the Congressional election officially here, we've been weighing in on what the election means for the trucking industry. According to the experts, we could see more harsh rulemaking,...

Deaf Truck Drivers Get Long Awaited Rule Change Deaf truck drivers have been non-existent due to FMCSA regulations for decades. That rule making changed in September. Before, deaf truck drivers were not able to obtain a commercial...

NORWALK, CT - Connecticut state police and the Norwalk police are cracking down on state truck drivers and the trucking industry. The state of Connecticut is already known for tougher standards and regulations. Wednesday...

Florida Trucking Company Had Critical Safety Issues The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has ordered Grand Ridge, Fla.-based Ken's Trucking, LLC, USDOT No. 1050616, to immediately shut down following a...