FMCSA Extends Emergency Relief from HOS
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 national emergency, FMCSA has again extended Emergency Declaration 2020-002 until February 28, 2022.
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Employee Drivers/Owner-Operators Have Different Motivations
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) recently released its analysis of the survey results. ATRI’s Research Advisory Committee prioritized this analysis to better understand the role of OO/Independent Contractors in the trucking industry, and how legislative attempts to reclassify OO/IC as Company Drivers would impact those individuals and supply chains in general.
Vancouver, WA Carrier Buys New TAT Truck
Freestyle Transport of Vancouver, Washington, is the new owner of the “Everyday Heroes” Kenworth T680 Next Generation truck auctioned last week at Ritchie Bros.’ Perris, California facility.
3G Phase Out Will Affect ELDs
Beginning in February 2022, cellular carriers will begin shutting down their 3G networks, making 3G cell phones and other mobile devices obsolete.
‘Tis the Season: Chain Controls, Winter Driving Warnings in Effect
Early snowstorms along with heavy rains in parts of the country are resulting in many rollover crashes in which only one of the factors was bad weather, driver error being the key factor.
Rear Impact Guards Now Part of Annual Inspection
Beginning December 9, 2021, enforcement officers will begin inspecting rear underguards on trailers as part of a new federal requirement.
My Top Four Winter Driving Tips
Winter conditions are tricky for every driver. You must constantly analyze and adjust to changing conditions. By “conditions” I mean more than just the weather.
$1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill a Mixed Bag for Truckers
We at ICSA are happy the infrastructure bill was passed and signed into law this week, including money both for repairs of existing roads and bridges as well as for new construction to create more highway capacity.