News & Reports
Tire Chain Laws by State
Alaska When you can’t use chains depends on where you are in the state: No chains from April 15 to Sept. 30 below 60 north latitude.No chains from May 1 to Sept. 15 above 60 north latitude. There is one exception. They are not allowed on the paved portions of the...
U.S. Department of Transportation to Host a Virtual 5.9 GHz Safety Band Stakeholder Forum
The U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) is hosting an online “5.9 GHz Safety Band Stakeholder Forum: Leveraging Existing V2X Investments in a Changing Spectrum Environment” to discuss the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) First Report and Order, which...
Hours of Service Waiver for Covid-Related Operations Extended through 2/28/2021
The federal hours of service waiver available to carriers and truck drivers providing direct emergency assistance for the COVID-19 pandemic has been extended through the end of February 2021 and expanded to also include the transportation of vaccines and medical...
Hours of Service: Ag Commodity Clarification
The commodity you are transporting is a determining factor whether you qualify for a agricultural exemption from the FMCSA Hours of Service. For clarification on ag commodities as defined by FMCSA and your eligibility for the ag exemption, here is the latest docket...
Hours of Service: California vs Federal
Overview of Difference Between Federal and California HOS Rules Federal HOS Basics (49 CFR § 395)California HOS Basics (CCR Title 13, Division 2, Chapter 6.5, Article 3, Section 1212)11 hours driving12 hours driving14 hours total duty window16 hours total duty...
One Page Guides to the new FMCSA Hours of Service Rules Updates
We are fielding a lot of questions on the new HOS rules from FMCSA here in the US that took effect starting today. The trucking professionals at TXTA assembled 2 excellent 1 pagers that I encourage you to review and distribute. Interstate HOS Rule Updates;...
Safety Benefits of ELDs?
It's hard to tell how ELDs contribute to increased CMV safety, and safety on our highways in general. Yes they help HOS compliance - we have hard data. But do they help with safety? Read this interesting take from Scopelitis Transportation Consulting.
The New HOS Regulations Are Almost Here
Check out Aaron Huff's article in CCJ here.
FMCSA Extends COVID-19 Emergency Declaration thru 12/31/2020
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced it is extending its COVID-19 emergency declaration, which suspends hours of service regulations for certain haulers, through Dec. 31. The declaration was issued following the declaration of national emergency...
FMCSA: Highway Safety Coalition Roundtable
Review the Highway Safety Coalition presentation on the new HOS rules here. FMCSA published their revised Hours of Service (HOS) final rule 6/1/2020. Driver must operate under this new rule starting 9/29/2020. The final rule changes four provisions; Short Haul...