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NewsFebruary 27, 2012

FMCSA Posts New HOS Examples

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has posted a new document on its website illustrating 20 logbook examples under the new hours of service rule

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NewsFebruary 24, 2012

Safety Groups Go to Court Over New HOS Rule

The federal rule for truck driver hours of service still fails to make needed improvements regarding tired trucker

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NewsFebruary 24, 2012

New York Motor Truck Says 'Fair Play Act' Anything But

Legislation has been introduced in both the New York State Senate and the Assembly to address the "misclassification" of truck drivers as independent contractors. However, the legislation would be so far-reaching, it would "effectively eliminate the owner-operator business model the trucking industry has been using for over 70 years," according to the New York State Motor Truck Association

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NewsFebruary 23, 2012

ATA Seeks Change in New Tank Vehicle Definition

American Trucking Associations says the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's new definition of a "tank vehicle" is too expansive and needs to be changed

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NewsFebruary 22, 2012

New Definition of Tank Vehicle Will Affect CDL Endorsement Requirement

A change in the official definition of a "tank vehicle" has led to confusion about who needs a tank truck endorsement on a commercial driver's license

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NewsFebruary 22, 2012

EOBR Listening Session Set for Mid-America Trucking Show

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will host a listening session at the Mid-America Trucking Show on how electronic onboard recorders might be used to harass drivers. The session, scheduled for 10 a.m. March 23 at the show site in Louisville, Ky., is part of the agency's revised approach to writing a new EOBR rule

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NewsFebruary 17, 2012

EPA Challenges Navistar Engine Claims

The Environmental Protection Agency believes that Navistar violated engine certification requirements and may file a complaint that could lead to a fine. The agency signaled its intent in a certified letter to Navistar Jan. 30

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NewsFebruary 16, 2012

DOT Proposes 'Distraction' Guidelines for Automakers

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the first-ever federally proposed guidelines to encourage automobile manufacturers to limit the distraction risk for in-vehicle electronic devices

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NewsFebruary 15, 2012

Truckstops Fight Amendment in Highway Bill

(UPDATED) Truckstop and convenience store interests are opposed to a provision of the House transportation bill that would allow states to privatize interstate rest areas

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NewsFebruary 15, 2012

Highway Bills Face Uphill Climb in Congress

The Senate and House are taking their highway bills to the floor this week in the face of daunting odds. Passage of this key infrastructure legislation, which sets policy and funding levels, is going to be a near thing at best, given the politics of the bills and considering the March 31 deadline.

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