On July 13, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) extended the HOS waiver for certain truck drivers through August 14. The original waiver was issued in March and has been extended multiple times in the past few months. What the HOS Waiver Allows The waiver was originally issued for truck drivers moving necessary goods[…]
The impact of COVID-19 continues to be felt in unpredictable ways. The latest is a relaxation of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) requirement for random drug-testing among drivers. The FMCSA made their announcement on July 6. Within the current requirements, carriers must randomly test 50 percent of their drivers (based on number of[…]
When 2020 began, the trucking industry was already in trouble. The month of January indicated that a recession was on the horizon, that tariffs were increasing, and that imports and exports were softening. Then, March hit, and COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. Although truckers were declared essential workers, low freight rates and rest area closures[…]
Alternative fuel options may have, at one point or another, seemed out of reach for the average fleet or owner/operator. But more options have been made available, more studies completed, and more cities and states have incentivized the adoption of alternative fuels. As a result, they’ve begun to gain popularity among fleets of all sizes.[…]
Between Memorial Day and Labor Day are the 100 deadliest days each year for driving. These days make up the vast majority of teen driver fatalities, and they’re largely due to speeding, drinking and driving, and distracting elements behind the wheel. However, while the “100 deadliest days” primarily aims to address teen driving, it extends[…]
