After being rebuked by a federal court for failing to consider requiring electronic devices to monitor whether trucking companies are forcing their drivers to work beyond the maximum number of hours, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has again failed the public by releasing today a very weak standard for electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs). EOBRs in all trucks hold ... Read More »
What You Need To Know Before You Tow A Dinghy
The Roadmaster Even Brake™ is an auxiliary braking system that is installed between the brake pedal and front seat when towing.] Read More »
Truck Driver Fatigue Isn’t Being Reduced Under Controversial Rule In Effect Since January 2004
The federal rule addressing truck drivers' work hours, in effect for a year and a half, isn't keeping truckers from driving too many hours with too little rest. This is the main finding of a new Institute survey of drivers at roadside weigh stations. Read More »
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Proposes Rule Concerning Safety History of New Drivers
he U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) that would enhance the ability of prospective motor carrier employers to make sound hiring decisions and at the same time ensure commercial motor vehicle driver privacy. Read More »
