- Redmon discusses ‘Ice Road Truckers’ 97 comment(s)
- Rule bars handheld cell phone while driving Jan. 1 46 comment(s)
- How to Become an O/O: To lease or not to lease 28 comment(s)
- Pilot, Flying J wrap up merger 27 comment(s)
- Rand McNally unveils Intelliroute TND 700 23 comment(s)
- New rule retains the 11-hour driving limit 17 comment(s)
- TA launches driver health and wellness program 15 comment(s)
- Truckers News to host sleep apnea webinar 13 comment(s)
- Feature article: Runner with a cause 12 comment(s)
- Path to own authority paved in paperwork 8 comment(s)
Groups want hours case dismissed
January 24, 2012
Previous settlement agreement sought to replace the 2008 hours of service rule that resulted in December hours rule.
New rule retains the 11-hour driving limit
December 22, 2011
On average, Truckers will have 12 fewer hours per week to drive under a new hours of service rule. Trucking groups pan the new rule.
Final hours rule looming
December 21, 2011
The White House Office of Management and Budget has finished reviewing the final rule for truck drivers’ hours of service.
Smart Driving
As route-planning programs come of age, developers offer enhancements to improve the user’s experience.
Little hours rewrite support at congressional hearing
December 1, 2011
Subcommittee members believe the proposed hours rule would represent an unjustified financial burden on the trucking industry.
Editor’s Journal
Unresolved issues shouldn’t outweigh potential for a prosperous 2012.
ATA again challenges need for hours proposal
November 18, 2011
Association pointed to newly available data about the trucking industry’s safety performance.
White House reviewing hours rule
November 2, 2011
FMCSA on Oct. 28 announced it would not be able to publish the rule by that day’s deadline. The deadline was extended to Nov. 28.
Hours final rule postponed till Nov. 28
October 28, 2011
Rule apparently will not be published by the Oct. 28 target date transportation officials had indicated to a federal court.
ATA rebuts LaHood on hours proposal research
October 25, 2011
Transportation secretary said "comprehensive and up-to-date data and analysis to the issue of driver fatigue and allowable hours of service" backs proposal.
Senator seeks to block hours rule
October 19, 2011
New Hampshire senator is proposing to add language to the transportation appropriations bill.
Analyst expects hours rule changes
October 13, 2011
FTR consultant said he heard from an analyst the FMCSA is likely to propose reducing driving and duty hours.
House transportation leaders protest HOS proposal
September 28, 2011
Letter to Obama says proposed rule would be an unnecessary and costly regulatory burden on truckers.
FMCSA hours rule on track
September 19, 2011
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration appears likely to issue an hours-of-service final rule by its Oct. 28 deadline.
Feedback
Truckers weigh in on safety awareness week, sleep apnea, hours of service regulations and the 9/11 attacks.
Feedback
Truckers weigh in on Mexican truckers, Mexican trucks, retiring, the deteriorating infrastructure and combating fuel prices.
Editor’s Journal
Perhaps it’s time to compromise instead of adopting nonsensical hours rule.
Trucking reps knock hours plan
June 14, 2011
A House subcommittee heard testimony from trucking company leaders against the HOS proposal.
Researcher rejects hours studies
June 10, 2011
Former head of FMCSA research says studies contain many problems and shouldn’t be relied on to support the agency’s proposed changes.
FMCSA seeks hours paperwork comments
June 6, 2011
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking comment on its revised estimate of the paperwork burden of the hours of service rules.
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