Hurricane Ian on Path to Strike Florida as Category 4
Hurricane Ian was growing stronger as it approached the western tip of Cuba on a track to hit the west coast of Florida as a major hurricane as early as Sept. 28. Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a statewide emergency and waived certain hours-of-service rules.
September 26, 2022Minnesota Governor Extends Driving Hours for Fuel Transportation
With lower fuel inventories and harvest season expected to increase demand, Minnesota’s governor extended for another month an order enabling more driving hours to transport fuel.
August 18, 2022FMCSA Clarifies Terms for Ag Haulers, Farmers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published an interim final rule clarifying some definitions associated with agricultural goods.
November 19, 2020Preparing for FMCSA’s HOS Changes
In June, FMCSA published the Hours-of-Service Final Rule, making four key rule changes. With input from drivers, enforcement, and the industry, the regulatory changes aim to increase flexibility for fleets while maintaining highway safety. Join FMCSA’s Joe DeLorenzo and EROAD’s Soona Lee in a webinar that explains the new changes, how they will affect your fleet and the industry as a whole.
August 27, 2020FMCSA Extends Emergency Relief Declaration to Aug. 14
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration again extended its emergency relief declaration for truckers directly assisting with coronavirus-related efforts, this time to Aug. 14.
July 13, 2020House OKs $1.5 Trillion Infrastructure Plan That Impacts HOS, Insurance
WASHINGTON — The Democratic-controlled House approved a $1.5 trillion plan July 1 to rebuild the nation’s crumbling infrastructure, pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into projects to fix roads and bridges, while also delaying implementation of hours-of-service revisions and increasing liability insurance minimums.
July 1, 2020Fireworks Companies Seek HOS Exemption From FMCSA
Two pyrotechnics companies have asked the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to grant them exemption from certain hours-of-service rules.
October 24, 2019Reduce your ISS Score and Your Insurance Rates
Rising insurance rates can put pressure on your bottom line. Read how lowering your Inspection Selection Score (ISS) can make your company more attractive to customers, drivers and even insurance companies.
October 1, 2019Last Call for ELD: The Time For Compliance is Now
In this white paper from MiX Telematics, we discuss why ELD compliance is so important, the consequences of non-compliance, how to choose the perfect vendor for your needs and the unexpected benefits of ELD compliance for your fleet
July 8, 2019Ohio Trash Collection and Recycling Carrier Seeks Exemption From HOS Shorthaul Requirements
Kimble Recycling & Disposal Inc. has requested a five-year exemption from federal hours-of-service shorthaul requirements, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced in a May 28 Federal Register document.
May 29, 2019