FMCSA's Compliance, Safety, Accountability enforcement regime has been under attack for numerous shortcomings since it rolled out in 2010. Now, CSA is being significantly revamped on recommendations from the National Academy of Sciences. We have some highlights on what to expect.
Island Tech Services has teamed with Orbcomm to add a fleet safety system to its product portfolio.
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has transitioned to its new leadership for the 2018-2019 term. Lt. Scott Carnegie of the Mississippi Highway Patrol is the new president of the Alliance.
Secretary of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao has appointed 15 members to DOT’s new Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking.
The second annual User Conference saw GPS Insight executives and other industry experts discussing transitioning from a customer service approach to a customer experience approach, among other issues.
As Hurricane Michael approached the Florida Panhandle as one of the most powerful storms to hit the U.S. mainland, the FMCSA issued emergency declarations in eight southern states.
The Women In Trucking Association is featuring FMCSA Deputy Administrator Cathy Gautreaux at its Accelerate! Conference in Frisco, Texas.
Transportation, service, utility, and waste collection vehicles are now protected by the expansion of Maryland's Move Over law.
A new survey from the National Safety Council finds that 42% of transportation employees who reported at least one risk factor for fatigue cited long shifts and another 48% cited sleep loss.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is requesting public comment on a petition filed by the American Trucking Associations concerning federal preemption of California’s rest and meal break rules.
The Department of Transportation has expanded its voluntary guidance for the development of what it calls “automated vehicles.”
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will hold a public listening session on Oct. 10 in Washington, DC on potential changes to the hours of service rules.
In an effort to advance the safe deployment of autonomous vehicles for all roadway users, Ford Motor Company is calling upon all self-driving vehicle developers to work together to develop an industry standard for communicating driving intent.
The fifth National Lift Week kicks off Monday, Oct. 8 and runs through Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. The six-day event showcases best practices in vehicle lift safety, service, and performance.
Highway fatality numbers are down overall except in cases involving large trucks. According to the latest Department of Transportation statistics, there were 673 fewer highway deaths in 2017 than in 2016.
Three Volvo tractors pulling twin trailers using FedEx Specs demonstrated truck platooning in North Carolina on June 27, automatically maintaining 1.5-second following distance. Deborah Lockridge was there and has these photos.
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