According to the new Electronic Logging Device (ELD) rule, drivers and carriers who currently use paper logs to track hours of service must have ELDs fully installed and in use by December 18, 2017, which is just around the corner. To comply with roadside and other checks by authorized enforcement … Read More
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) announced Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 as Brake Safety Day, which law enforcement will conduct inspections on large trucks. Each inspection will serve the purpose of identifying out-of-adjustment brakes, and brake-system and antilock braking system (ABS) violations as part of the CVSA’s Operation Airbrake Program, … Read More
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) overweight and over-dimensional permits office has eliminated three-hour and afternoon curfews for over-dimension permit loads of most sizes, and reduced the curfews to two-hours for the largest roads. The department released a memo on June 7, which stated there will be no movement of … Read More
The Supreme Court has decided not to hear an appeal against the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) had challenged the Department of Transportation’s final rule on the basis of privacy and protection against warrantless search and … Read More
Two new rules were proposed June 9 by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, which look to streamline CDL licensing and help qualified individuals into career opportunities as professional truck drivers. The truck driver occupation faces a huge labor shortage in the U.S. According to an article on Truckinginfo.com, the … Read More
Kinedyne LLC and Heavy Duty Trucking are hosting a free webinar to cover various topics about the upcoming Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck June 6 – 8. The webinar, “A Survivor’s Guide for Cargo Securement Inspections During International Roadcheck 2017” will be held Tuesday, May 30 at 2 PM … Read More
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will conduct the 30th annual International Roadcheck Inspection Blitz June 6-8, 2017. For 72 hours, CVSA-certified commercial motor vehicle inspectors – law enforcement personnel – in jurisdictions throughout North America will conduct inspections of commercial motor vehicles … Read More
The state of Missouri has issued a flash flood warning that will be in effect until Thursday, May 4 at 3:15 AM CDT. The following counties will be affected: Bourbon, Cherokee, Crawford, Barton, Newton, Cedar, McDonald, Barry, Lawrence, Vernon, Jasper and Dade. Low water crossing, including Highway 43 at Buffalo … Read More
NHH Services launched a new website this month that showcases all of the company’s capabilities as a heavy haul transport company. The purpose of the upgrade was beyond modernizing the brand, but to provide a better experience for each site visitor by improving the gallery function, adding a video gallery, offering … Read More
Published by the Michigan DOT Effective ½ hour before sunrise Tuesday, April 4, 2017 weight restrictions will be lifted from the southern Michigan/Indiana & Ohio border north to the Mackinac Bridge. Weight restrictions are still in effect and will be imposed and enforced on all state trunkline highways in the … Read More
