More than one of every five trucks that received comprehensive Level I inspections during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s International Roadcheck this summer were taken out of service, CVSA reported on Sept. 12. CVSA said that the out-of-service rate for the 45,400 Level I inspections was 21.6%, a decrease from last year’s 23% rate.
September 12, 2018ELDs
Government, Business, Technology
A Maryland officer inspects a flatbed truck at a previous CVSA Road Check event. (Eric Miller/Transport Topics)
2018 Roadcheck Out-of-Service Rate Declines From Last Year
A Maryland officer inspects a flatbed truck at a previous CVSA Road Check event. (Eric Miller/Transport Topics)
Business, Technology
A Continental VDO RoadLog. (Continental Automotive Systems)
Continental Automotive Systems Lowers Prices on ELDs
A Continental VDO RoadLog. (Continental Automotive Systems)
Continental Automotive Systems is cutting the prices of its electronic logging devices.
August 6, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
How Have ELDs Changed Trucking?
Six months after the electronic logging device mandate went into effect, this LiveOnWeb program explores the impact the change has had on the trucking industry.
June 27, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Cattle Haulers of America via YouTube
HOS Flexibility Provided Under House Bill
Cattle Haulers of America via YouTube
Legislation that would provide hours-of-service flexibility for certain truckers as a way to promote highway safety and boost the economy was introduced June 21 by a bipartisan group of U.S. House lawmakers.
June 21, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
LOW panelists Tom McLeod, Edin Selimagic, Kerri Wirachowsky
Replay: LiveOnWeb's 'How Have ELDs Changed Trucking?'
LOW panelists Tom McLeod, Edin Selimagic, Kerri Wirachowsky
It’s been six months since the electronic logging device mandate went into effect. So now’s a good time to ask: How Have ELDs Changed Trucking? Today's LiveOnWeb program will answer that question. Watch now.
June 20, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Safety
TT File Photo
Senate Funding Bill Tasks DOT With Reviewing Ag Haulers’ ELD Concerns
TT File Photo
Sen. John Hoeven (R-N.D.) indicated he may propose a provision aimed at assisting livestock haulers struggling with electronic logging device requirements when the Appropriations Committee considers a fiscal 2019 transportation funding bill June 7.
June 5, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Chris Spear (left), Cathy Gautreaux, James Gattoni, Robert Fatovic and Gregory Feary. (Eric Miller/Transport Topics)
ATA’s Chris Spear Cautions Against Further ELD Exemptions
Chris Spear (left), Cathy Gautreaux, James Gattoni, Robert Fatovic and Gregory Feary. (Eric Miller/Transport Topics)
INDIANAPOLIS — The head of American Trucking Associations warned during a legal seminar here that further exemptions from Congress to electronic logging requirements for agricultural haulers could threaten safety on the nation’s roads.
June 5, 2018
Business, Safety
Senators want to relax both ELD and HOS requirements for livestock haulers. (David B./Flickr)
Senate Bill Would Ease HOS, ELD Demands on Livestock Haulers
Senators want to relax both ELD and HOS requirements for livestock haulers. (David B./Flickr)
A bipartisan group of senators recently introduced a bill that would relax both electronic logging device and hours-of-service requirements for livestock haulers.
May 31, 2018
Opinion
Opinion: The Financial Case for Technology Investment
It’s no secret that technology is rapidly changing the business of trucking. Electronic logging devices, automation, electric power and advancements in telematics are or may soon affect the way transportation companies plan, execute, compete and succeed.
May 7, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Safety
Vilbert inspects a tire by Eric Miller/Transport Topics
A Day at the Inspection Pit: Truck Drivers Display ELD Compliance
Vilbert inspects a tire by Eric Miller/Transport Topics
DUMFRIES, Va. — Under gray skies on the cold morning of April 3, Sgt. Steve Vilbert of the Virginia State Police lay in wait on an Interstate 95 exit ramp ready to nab any truck driver who hadn’t installed an electronic logging device on his truck. Just two days after a soft-enforcement period for ELD usage had ended, history told Vilbert there could be some violators.
April 4, 2018Pages
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