Brokers, Carriers Say SMS Causes Them to Lose Business, Unfairly Taints Fleets
Brokers and carriers said that the federal Safety Management System, or SMS, that is used to score carrier performance is causing them to lose business by unfairly tainting fleet safety records.
January 12, 2012Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Congress Has Scant Time to Address Transportation Issues This Month
Several key air and ground transportation issues are pressing before Congress, but lawmakers have only a few working days this month in which to address them.
January 10, 2012Agency Safety Scoring Seen as Unfair to Fleets, Brokers
Claiming that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s safety scoring system is unfair, a prominent freight broker and a transport attorney are pursuing multiple steps to stifle the agency’s Safety Management System.
January 9, 2012U.S.-Canada Trade Agreement May Begin to Benefit Trucking This Year, Execs Say
Trucking executives said the industry could see some benefits of the recently announced U.S.-Canadian trade agreement as early as this year.
January 5, 2012Maryland Adds Shelter Spots in Snow
Maryland’s Department of Transportation, working with the Maryland Motor Truck Association, said it has created a pilot program for truckers to use commuter park-and-ride lots to park when snowfalls exceed 6 inches.
January 5, 2012Letters: Wheel Corrosion, Truck Fatalities, Deregulation Nafta & Driver Safety
I have attended several meetings of American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council where participants have stated they simply want to know how many years a component will last.
January 2, 2012Panel: FMCSA Safety Scoring Needs More Science Behind It
An advisory committee to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is recommending the agency collect more data to ensure its safety measurement system is based on science and not on the intuition or opinions of experts.
January 2, 2012Carrier Logistics Enhances Dock System
iTech: Managing a Fistful of Trucks
Special Report: DOT Releases Revised Hours-of-Service Rule
DOT released its long-awaited final hours-of-service rule Thursday, leaving in place an 11-hour daily driving limit while cutting drivers' weekly hours. The rule was not well-received by trucking and shippers' groups.
December 22, 2011