News & Reports
ELD citations, fines begin Dec. 18, but inspectors won’t enforce OOS criteria until April
James Jaillet August 28, 2017 Inspectors will, at their discretion, begin issuing citations for non-compliance with the federal electronic logging device mandate on the Dec. 18 deadline for adoption, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced Monday. However,...
Hurricane Harvey: FMCSA Emergency Declaration
Texas and Louisiana have declared state emergencies due to Harvey. These declarations automatically waive select FMCSRs, including hours-of-service (HOS) regulations, for motor carriers hauling resources to aid in restoration efforts. The declarations exempt FCMSR in...
Five Steps for Less Stressful Roadside Inspections with ELDs
With the many models of ELDs and AOBRDs in use today, along with varying levels of inspector and driver knowledge of those systems, getting your drivers ready for roadside inspections with ELDs is more critical than ever. Preparing your drivers ahead of time will...
The True Cost of Compliance
What are the true costs of regulatory compliance in today's US trucking environment?
ELDs Don’t Have to Be a Productivity Killer
There are steps fleets can take to offset productivity losses that can occur with the mandatory move to electronic logging devices. Source: ELDs Don't Have to Be a Productivity Killer
The Troubling Case of JB Hunt v. Zak
You can read about a case that has many in the motor carrier community concerned here, in this TIDA newsletter.
Report: Implementing GPS in the United States Postal Service Supply Chain
We have learned that applying technology to a problem may not solve the problem. It is the people using the technology as a tool that solves problems. At JBA, we have learned that technology is a lever, that can work for you - or against you. The US Postal Service...
Report recommends sweeping changes to CSA scoring system
James Jaillet June 27, 2017 FMCSA says it will respond to the National Academies report within 120 days. National Academies of Science researchers have issued a Congressionally mandated report recommending that the U.S. Department of Transportation overhaul...
Changes to CSA Scoring System – Facts and Opinion
By Dennis McGee; Dennis McGee and Associates Consulting Because every motor carrier is not inspected, data is not available for every carrier. SMS compares all rated motor carriers against all other rated carriers, rather than comparing small carriers with...
DOL Withdraws Controversial Obama-Era Independent Contractor Guidance
Trucking companies that use independent contractors could be breathing a sigh of relief after the Department of Labor Wednesday withdrew an Obama-era guidance that some viewed as an attack on the owner-operator model used in trucking. Source: DOL Withdraws...