Another Short-Term Solution To Highway Bill
HighWay Trust Running Low On Funds
House Representatives have proposed another short-term solution for the highway bill and many are outraged. House leaders have proposed a temporary one year extension to the current highway bill. Many industry professionals...
Truck Driving School – What You Can Expect
Becoming A Truck Driver
So now that you have decided to become a truck driver. The next step for you is to check into some truck driving schools. And the first thing you will probably...
ATA In Favor Of Suspended 34 Hour Restart Rule
Leading executives of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) late Thursday applauded the Senate Appropriations Committee for voting to suspend the current 34-hour restart provision of the hours of service regulations.
In a 21-9 vote, the...
Florida Nearing New Transportation Bill
Bill Equals Tolls And Money For State
Some Florida truck drivers are not happy as the state of Florida is proposing new rules that would add more tolls, raise money for the state and cost...
The Benefits of Using Truck GPS Systems for your Business
There are many reasons to have vehicle trackers fitted in trucks, most of which are aimed at improving the security of your fleet and reducing the risks associated with having high value vehicles out...
National Fraternal Order Of Police Endorse Restart Amendment
The National Fraternal Order of Police Thursday came out in support of the amendment to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies (THUD) appropriations bill that would suspend two key provisions of...
Deaf Truck Drivers Now Allowed To Obtain CDL; FMCSA Loosens Regulations
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...
ATA Request 6 Month Delay For Med Examiner Rule
Nearly 22,000 Examiners Official
The ATA is asking the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to push back the effective date of its National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners until more examiners can be added. The rule’s effective...
License Plate Readers For All Drivers?
New Bill Would Change A Lot
Automated license plate readers would be able to track the movements of drivers. This advanced technology is already used by police and private companies. These high-tech cameras are able...
CVSA Request 30 Day Extension On E-Log Commenting
CVSA Wants 30 More Days
The CVSA has requested a 30 day extension for the E-Log Mandate, claiming that the 60 day commenting period is to short. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has asked the...
