Tag Archives: FMCSA
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
Are EOBRs an Instrument of Fleet Profitability — or Truck Driver Harassment?
December 17, 2012
EOBRs: Hours of Service compliance safeguard and fleet productivity tool–or truck driver harassment device? As you’re certainly aware, the debate continues to rage with staunch advocates in each camp. So, in preparation for a rulemaking expected on February 14 (Happy … 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
Hours of Service Compliance – Making Sense of the Madness
August 23, 2012
If I have 12 popsicles and you’re walking 7 dogs, what time is it when little Suzie spills her finger paints? Seems ridiculous, but I’d wager many carriers feel exactly the same way about trying to manage Hours of Service … Continue reading
Your CSA Score – How To Check It (And Why You Should!)
June 20, 2012
Today, there are 512,180 carriers actively operating in the United States, and 55,000 of them are over the FMCSA’s intervention threshold. And that’s not all—those 55,000 carriers may also be under greater scrutiny by the insurance companies who adjust their … Continue reading
Understanding CSA 2010 BASICs: FMCSA Gets Serious about Safety
March 26, 2012
Accidents, breakdowns and paperwork oversights are a part of life, right? But for motor carriers, they can be more than annoyances. They’re the difference between making the delivery on-time and having the customer choose a different carrier next time. And … Continue reading
Annette Sandberg on EOBRs: Conversations from the road
March 2, 2012
What’s driving regulatory change? Why an EOBR mandate? Which wins out in the EOBR equation—costs or benefits? Our community had lots of questions, so Xata sought out the expert opinion of Annette Sandberg, former administrator of the FMCSA and current … Continue reading
EOBRs & Driver Harassment: Share your thoughts with the FMCSA
February 29, 2012
Driver harassment—it’s the hot debate in the trucking industry at the moment. How might electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs) be used to harass drivers, and how will the FMCSA seek to prevent carriers from abusing the technology? These questions were left … Continue reading
