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Letter: Big Brother Is Here
I feel like I’m the only truck operator who believes the feds are trying to control every facet of my life. It’s not just that electronic onboard recorders or EOBRs or whatever you call them are an intrusive invasion into my company and our drivers’ lives.
August 20, 2012
TT's Seth Clevenger and Mike Senatore unpack the trends, surprises and shake-ups that define this year's Top 100 for-hire carriers..
Out-of-Service Rates 2nd-Lowest on Record at Roadcheck 2012 Event, CVSA Reports
Out-of-service rates both for drivers and for vehicles inspected during this year’s Roadcheck were the second lowest in the 25-year history of the safety event, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance said last week.
August 20, 2012ATA Seeks Quick Action on DOT E-Log Mandate
Bill Graves, president of American Trucking Associations, urged the Department of Transportation to quickly begin a rulemaking process that would mandate electronic logging devices on all trucks.
August 20, 2012FMCSA Extends Comment Deadline for Oilfield Rule
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has pushed back the deadline for public comment about changes to the hours-of-service rules for oilfield haulers.
August 16, 2012Housing Starts Drop 1.1%
Housing starts fell 1.1% in July, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
August 16, 2012Consumer Price Index Unchanged in July
The consumer price index was unchanged in July, for a second month, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
August 15, 2012Producer Price Index Rises 0.3%
Prices paid to U.S. producers rose in July, reflecting an increase in automobile, cigarette and pharmaceutical costs, the Labor Department said Tuesday.
August 14, 2012Retail Sales Rise 0.8% in July
Retail sales increased 0.8% in July, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
August 14, 2012Mass. Becomes 35th State to Pass Legislation Protecting Truckers
Massachusetts has become the 35th state to enact legislation to protect carriers from having to sign shipping contracts that require them to assume all liability, regardless of whether an accident is their fault.
August 14, 2012Cuomo Stokes Angers Questioning Commuter Tolls but Not Truck Tolls
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has notified the New York State Thruway Authority that he believes the proposed toll rates for cars on the new Tappan Zee Bridge are too high but said nothing about the proposed 45% toll increase for truckers Nov. 1 on the Thruway.
August 14, 2012