Conformance with the full rear visibility portion of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS 111) regulation is required in the U.S. by May 1, 2018. Here are some things to know about the regulation. What is FMVSS 111? FMVSS 111 is a visibility standard for all motor vehicles except trailers. The standard traditionally applied […]
1. Most motor carriers and drivers who use logbooks are now required to use ELDs The ELD rule applies to most motor carriers and drivers currently required to maintain records of duty status (RODS) per Part 395, 49 CFR 395.8(a). The rule allows limited exceptions, however, including: Drivers who operate under the short-haul exceptions may […]
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published in the Federal Register the waiver the Truck Renting and Leasing Association requested for short-term rental trucks. This 90-day waiver from the electronic logging device mandate runs from Jan. 19, 2018, until April 19, 2018. While TRALA was told by the agency Dec. 12 that this waiver was […]
The electronic logging device rule kicked in on Dec. 18 and enforcement has begun across the country. While there were some reports of certain ELD providers having temporary software and server troubles, no doubt due to a sudden increase in usage, the day seems to have gone off without much trouble. Based on what he […]
The Food and Drug Administration announced on Feb. 5 that it has finalized a rule that will require certain shippers, loaders, carriers by motor or rail vehicle, and receivers involved in transporting human and animal food to use sanitary practices to ensure the safety of that food. The final rule differs from the agency’s proposal […]
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ELD Exceptions According to the FMCSA’s guidelines, drivers who will be exempt from using electronic logs include: Those who use paper record of duty status (RODS) for no more than eight days out of every 30-day period (this eight-day period must be over a single 30-day period and doesn’t have to be in the same […]
The Pacific Trux / Wilson Motorsports #38 Boat entered the history books on Saturday August 12, 2017 at the 69th annual Catalina Ski Race with Colin Morris (Driver) Mike Hedges (Observer) and Kane Carter (Skier) as Kane Carter is the first New Zealand skier to finish this great race! Long Beach Boat And Ski Club works very […]
Petya Cyber Attack Shipping giant Maersk (the largest Container Shipping Line in the World) was hit by a major cyber-attack last Tuesday, June 27th, 2017. This has been coined as the Petya Cyber Attack and has caused major repercussions in the shipping industry. Maersk was forced to suspend its main platforms. This included email, […]
With the official launch of Uber Freight, an app that matches trucking companies with loads to haul, Uber is looking to transform the world of freight transport much as it has changed the world of taxis with its ride-sharing app. After years of other companies trying to offer what are often nicknamed “Uber for trucking” […]