Motor Carriers

Did you Know? The first Hours of Service rules were proposed in 1935 but were not adopted until 1939. Regulations For the third straight legislative session, the U.S. Congress is seeking to unify all truckers under Federal Hours of Service regulations instead of just interstate drivers. Other provisions within the legislation would not require carriers

Our world is getting smarter. As we look at the vehicles, devices, and systems we use, we are beginning to see a move toward embedded electronics and integration. This is adding smarts to the equipment we have used, and driving efficiency. When I was in school I had a late ’70’s model International Harvester pickup

“Drive like there’s an egg under your fuel pedal and you don’t want to break it.” – Author unknown An old-time trucker was once quoted as saying this was the best way for a truck driver to conserve fuel. Apply pressure to the gas pedal gently and conservatively. Use light pressure when increasing and decreasing speed

Ugh! Your least favorite cost of all: writing a check to the IRS. At least when you have to plunk down several grand for a transmission overhaul, you get a tangible benefit from that. So let’s say you’ve filed your returns but you didn’t happen to have an extra eight or 10 grand lying around

The trucking industry has been called the driving force behind the political and economic history of the United States. Because of a strong commitment to quality, a passionate focus on customer needs and satisfaction, and a constant push to improve technologies used in everyday business practices and, I might add, just plain old hard work,

“We’ve found that with drivers, when we got them to start losing weight, their energy level starts to increase, and they’re more alert and open to doing exercise. It doesn’t have to be going to a gym, just getting out and walking around the truck works.” Read the source article at Overdrive Magazine

The Department of Transportation, in its monthly regulatory update, gave its first update since November on a rulemaking to require speed limiters on heavy trucks, now projecting the rule to be published in February. The proposed rule, a joint effort from FMCSA and another DOT agency, has been stuck in the White House’s Office of

Trailer backlogs are at historic levels and order expectations for 2016 are optimistic, according to data released Monday by FTR. FTR reports U.S. trailer net orders for December fell 35 percent month-over-month to 25,500 units, and 43 percent year-over-year. Full-year 2015 orders totaled 313,000 units. Read the source article at ccjdigital.com