News & Reports
DOT Announces New System of Records on Hours-of-Service Data Related to Electronic Logging Device Records
The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) proposes a new system of records titled ‘‘DOT/FMCSA 014 Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Records’’. This system of records is used to facilitate the retrieval, transfer, and collection of hours-of-service (HOS) data...
What it takes to advocate for legal abuse reform
Pamella De Leon The surge of nuclear verdicts – post-crash jury awards exceeding over $10 million – against trucking companies have sent shockwaves through the industry. Despite a decrease in fatal crashes, verdicts are increasing, according to a 2023 study by the...
ELD Mandate Comparison: Canada and the U.S.
Learn about the notable differences between the Canadian and US mandate rules. Mark Samber Canada’s electronic logging device (ELD) mandate was adopted on June 12, 2019, and is effective for all federally-regulated carriers. The Canadian mandate closely follows the...
How to Get More Out of Commercial Driver Vehicle Inspections
Deborah Lockridge When Tom Bray was in charge of safety at a motor carrier, a frustration was seeing drivers leave the yard with an easily correctable problem that could result in a violation or worse — but should have been found in a driver vehicle inspection...
When Must Truckers Complete a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report?
Deborah Lockridge A common misconception about driver vehicle inspection reports for truckers and other commercial drivers is that one is required at every pre-trip inspection. How often must a walk-around pre-trip inspection be conducted? Before every trip. How often...
Update on Relevant U.S. Regulations
PHMSA Announces Future Office of Hazardous Materials Safety Meetings On April 24, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHMSA) Office of Hazardous Materials Safety announced it will host three public meetings throughout the remainder of 2024 in...
5 Fleet Dash Cam Myths
Mark Schedler Dash cam use among commercial and business fleets is exploding, and those who haven't yet invested in this cab technology are missing out on significant risk reduction and operational benefits. If you're one of the fleets still on the dash cam sidelines,...
Research exposes alarming cybersecurity vulnerabilities of ELDs
Tyson Fisher New academic research reveals how vulnerable ELDs are to cyberattacks made by hacking into a truck’s system in seconds while driving alongside it. Jeremy Daily, associate professor of systems engineering at Colorado State University, is no stranger to...
SOCIAL MEDIA IN TRUCKING LITIGATION
Doug Marcello The prevalence of social media is indisputable. When there has been an accident, social media is an important litigation tool. Here are some key considerations: Check it early and often. Accidents grab attention, so claimants may post about them long...
Top 5 accident response tips for trucking companies
Allysa A. Adams The moment an accident occurs is not the time to put your company’s accident response plan into place. Having an accident response plan in place, including training your dispatchers on the policy, will allow you to act as soon as an accident occurs....