Free CSA webinar on March 22

March 9, 2011

"CSA -- What It Means to You" -- features experts from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

FMCSA goes live with CSA-related data

December 13, 2010

FMCSA's new disclaimer on Safety Measurement System data states the system does not represent a safety fitness determination.

Pre-trip, post-trip inspector

December 10, 2010

The Pocket Inspector aids in pre-trip, post-trip and PM inspections.

SmartWay verified long-haul tires

December 10, 2010

The GSL213 long-haul steer, the first GT tire to receive SmartWay verification from the EPA, has a pattern designed to resist irregular wear and extend mileage, the company says.

Agency defends CSA 2010

December 7, 2010

FMCSA claims similar data have been available for more than a decade.

ATA seeks more CSA changes

December 2, 2010

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said it won’t implement the new system until at least Dec. 12.

Company to offer CSA 2010 driver scorecards

December 1, 2010

Vigillo will offer all drivers in their system access to their own scorecard free of charge.

Groups sue to block CSA 2010

November 30, 2010

Three organizations representing motor carriers asked a federal appeals court on Tuesday, Nov. 29, to block implementation of the Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 initiative.

Groups’ lawsuit would block CSA 2010 carrier disclosure

November 23, 2010

At least three industry organizations are planning to file a lawsuit seeking to block or delay disclosure of certain data that could misrepresent carriers’ safety record.

Agency adjusts cargo scoring for CSA 2010

November 18, 2010

FMCSA is recalibrating the BASIC by adjusting the cargo securement violation severity weightings based on comments from experts.

Feedback

Truckers weigh in on HOS compliance, short loads, CSA 2010 preparation and Thanksgiving.

Editor’s Journal

Whether you’re ready or not, CSA 2010 goes live at the end of the month.

Agency provides CSA test report

October 21, 2010

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration disclosed positive results from a 30-month field test of Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010.

For the Record

Misclassification of owner-operators, an assessment of the trucking industry, freight tonnage, fuel savings and much more industry news items are featured.

CSA 2010 fact sheet available

September 8, 2010

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has created “CSA 2010: Just the Facts” to dispel myths about the program.

Carriers use driver screening tool

August 27, 2010

Questions were raised about how to use the PSP to draw the line with new drivers and lessees on violations.

ATA exec praises CSA 2010

August 27, 2010

Rob Abbott speculated possible hours of service changes could include reduction in driving time, mandatory rest breaks and nighttime restrictions.

ATA chairman: Trucking looking up

August 26, 2010

Tightening of capacity along with stronger consumer confidence has Tommy Hodges more optimistic for the short-term.

Fleets discuss cost, productivity

August 26, 2010

Panelists agreed one of the biggest challenges they face is capacity, which is impacted by the ability to find and retain drivers.

Analyst sees no double-dip recession

August 25, 2010

FTR Associates President Eric Starks said the trucking industry should feel progressively better through June 2011.
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