News & Reports
CVSA Issues New Inspection Guidance on ELD Tampering, False Logs
New guidance for commercial vehicle inspectors distinguishes between more traditional logbook violations and tampered ELD data that can result in mandatory 10-hour out-of-service orders. Deborah Lockridge Commercial vehicle inspectors have new guidance on placing...
DOT ups ante in fight against fraud in trucking industry
Mark Schremmer Efforts to curb fraud in the trucking industry have been taken into overdrive. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Monday, Aug. 31, that it is working with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice and a White...
The Pruitt Alabama Crash. A Deep Dive into Institutional Failure. Part 1
In a case no one ever wants to publicize or even discuss, despite an all-star defendant cast and an extensive investigation into the June 19, 2021, I-65 tragedy that killed 8 children Rob Carpenter I’m going to start by saying that I am not an emotional person. I am...
What your CSA data is trying to tell you
Tim Henry What you need to know CSA is a diagnostic tool, not just a scorecard: Treating Compliance, Safety, Accountability data strictly as a report card is a costly mistake. Fleets must look past the surface rankings to uncover hidden operational, process and...
How cybersecurity threats impact trucking operations
Ransomware, phishing, and DDoS attacks are disrupting fleets, exposing vulnerabilities in digital freight operations and supply chains. Jenna Hume Key takeaways Cyberattacks on transportation are on the rise, putting fleet systems, data, and operations at...
FMCSA purges driver schools, eyes prosecuting trucking fraud
Jeremy Wolfe Key takeaways Federal agencies are removing over 110 driver training schools and proposing to shut down more than 160 others for violations related to English proficiency and inadequate training. A new task force, the Joint Task Force Crossroads of...
40 years of trucking history: Deregulation to 2026
40 years of trucking history......
60 Minutes Highlights Dangerous Chameleon Carriers
Robert Byrne, Truc Accident Lawyer Click on following link to see video. https://youtu.be/KFLeSVyKyRM
How dangerous trucking companies escape their past, change names and get back on the road.
As truck traffic skyrockets, the government and industry haven't been able to stop thousands of so-called "chameleon carriers." The consequences can be deadly. Steve Reilly, Michael Kaplan, John Kelly, Jim Axelrod and Callie Teitelbaum The warning signs came long...
Could Multiple ELDs Beat the System? How Trucking Companies Manipulate ELD Logs
The Freight Coach Click on link below to see video. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/bxze6sB9t2s?t=20&feature=share