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ATRI releases research on key telematics performance measures
The findings show that the metrics with the greatest impact are not always the most widely used. Key takeaways ATRI research examines which telematics metrics matter most to motor carriers. Fleets may benefit from reassessing how they use telematics performance...
DOT maps path for wider deployment of autonomous vehicles
Noel Fletcher The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration must revamp operational safety regulations and resolve questions about automated surface transportation of hazardous materials to support wider use of autonomous trucks, according to new government...
How carriers can identify log falsification
Jenny Glasscock Hours-of-service violations are fairly easy to detect on a driver’s log. After all, ELDs are designed to keep track of drivers’ hours and will flag instances when they exceeded their allotted driving time. However, just because the ELD system did not...
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......