Regulations

FMCSA launches new online DOT registration process

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Truck and bus companies, freight forwarders, brokers, intermodal equipment providers and cargo tank manufacturers operating in the U.S. now have a new online enrolment process that inspection…

ATA urges passing of cross-border bill

ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Association (ATA) welcomed the passing of a cross-border bill in House of Representatives Dec. 15, one it says will improve trucking efficiency, security and…

OOIDA suing feds over electronic logging device mandate

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. — The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is suing the US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) over its new regulation mandating the use of electronic logging…

FMCSA grants Bendix exemption extension for windshield-mounted cameras

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has granted Bendix a two-year exemption extension, allowing its safety-related cameras to continue to be mounted on the truck’s…

Mexico’s top trucking companies leading a safety movement

PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico — In Mexico, a new breed of trucking company is emerging. These fleets are highly sophisticated, safety-conscious, environmentally aware and driver-oriented. But they’re also in the minority,…

Truck West columnist offers free webinar on Alberta’s new commercial vehicle registration system

CALGARY, Alta. – North Star Fleet Solutions managing partner, fleet tax professional and Truck West columnist Sandy Johnson will be offering a free webinar on a significant change that has…

FTR presents four pillars of transportation industry for 2015 in ‘State of Freight’ address

FTR’s TCI measurement falls; rally expected for 2016

ATA says ELD mandate a positive step toward improved safety

ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Association (ATA) lauded the release of a rule mandating the use of electronic logging devices (ELD) Dec. 10, calling it a step forward for…

FMCSA reveals final rule on use of electronic logging devices

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced a final rule that will improve roadway safety by requiring the use of electronic…

Should truck passengers be required to wear seatbelts?

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is looking for public input on whether passengers riding in property-carrying commercial motor vehicles should be required to use…

NTSB issues safety alert for drivers carrying oversized loads

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a safety alert to carriers transporting oversize loads to ensure they obtain the proper permits and review all…

CBP to keep Port of Raymond crossing open 24 hours following pushback

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has reversed its decision to reduce operating hours at the Port of Raymond, a border crossing between Regway, Sask. and Raymond,…

Carrier Select tool gets an upgrade following new legislation

PORTLAND, Ore. – Vigillo announced today (Dec. 7) that it has redesigned its Carrier Select tool, moving it from a downloadable application to a web-based application. Carrier Select provides freight…

Property carrier compliance and safety performance data removed from FMCSA site

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As of today (Dec. 4), much of the information previously available on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) website related to property carrier’s compliance and safety…

Retroactive pay and licensing structure in the crosshairs at Port Metro Vancouver

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Though an agreement has been reached between several container truck companies that operate out of Port Metro Vancouver and Unifor, the union that represents the drivers, several…