Author Archives: Tom Cuthbertson
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XRS Google ProfileEOBR Rule is Coming September 2013 – Are You Ready?
March 27, 2013
Boy, whenever news of the EOBR rule hits the press, debate heats up all across the trucking community. Can EOBRs really make fleets safer and more compliant? Will the cost of the mandated technology put owner/operators and small carriers out … Continue reading
The 34 Hour Restart Debate Rages On
March 26, 2013
If there’s one subject you can rely on for heated debate in trucking circles, it’s Hours of Service regulations. And the new 34 Hour Restart rule is a particular point of contention. Recently, parties on all sides of the issue … Continue reading
Hours of Service Regulations – Are You Up To Speed?
March 1, 2013
It seems like every time we turn around, the FMCSA is announcing new Hours of Service regulations, CSA changes or safety initiatives. And it’s tough to keep up, especially for the owner/operators and small fleets that don’t have a full-time … Continue reading
Getting A Truck Driver Medical Card with the National Registry of MEs
November 29, 2012
As any good driver knows, you don’t hit the road without a current CDL and truck driver medical card — a violation of the Driver Fitness BASIC could cost you big time. But, as you may have heard, getting your … Continue reading
Electronic Log Data & The “Who Controls It?” Question
November 2, 2012
Who has control over a driver’s e-logs? It’s a valid question, to be sure—and one we’re asked from time to time. So, before I get into the “Hows” and “Whys,” let’s cut to the chase: Professional truck drivers maintain control … Continue reading
Do EOBRs Benefit Truckers?
October 24, 2012
Allen Smith is a tireless trucking industry advocate. (Of course, you probably already knew that.) And last week, he published a piece that explored whether EOBRs benefit truckers and it’s worth a read: Making a case for trucking industry EOBR … Continue reading
Why Eliminating Five of the Top 10 Roadside Inspection Violations is Easy as Pie
October 4, 2012
Five of the top 10 CMV roadside inspection violations in 2011, and those recorded in 2012 so far, have been Hours of Service-related. Five! As former FMCSA administrator, Annette Sandberg discussed these most frequently cited violations at XUE, she made … Continue reading
Fatigued Driving To Run Into Wireless Roadside Inspections Roadblock
July 31, 2012
Highway safety inspectors in Oregon and Washington found that over a quarter of truck drivers were driving without taking their required rest breaks—breaks designed to prevent inattentive or fatigued driving. We covered the FMCSA’s hours of service (HOS) rule and … Continue reading
