newsworthy FMCSA finalizes rule on seat belt use of truck passengers June 6, 2016 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Carriers, drivers responsible for ensuring occupants are buckled up.Read More
newsworthy Chair of broker group tells members to avoid using public data in choosing carriers April 8, 2016 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Raw BASIC data remains unreliable, and its use could put industry at risk, Tucker says.Read More
newsworthy FMCSA restores CSA raw data to its website March 7, 2016 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Transport funding law allowed data to remain while ordering removal of safety scores and comparisons.Read More
newsworthy Porridge seems just right for truckers in 2016, firm predicts February 17, 2016 DC Velocity Staff No Comments FTR predicts 3-percent increase in loadings, unusually high for late stages of economic cycle.Read More
newsworthy Small section in aviation reform bill could have big impact on trucking February 11, 2016 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Provision attempts to lay federal pre-emption on California's driver meal- and rest-break laws.Read More
newsworthy FMCSA to propose major change in formula for rating motor carrier fitness January 16, 2016 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Agency to replace three-tier criteria with one determination; industry groups to oppose measure.Read More
newsworthy Land Air Express back in business after regulators lift out-of-service order January 8, 2016 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Trucking firm negotiates "safety-management plan" with FMCSA; agency to closely monitor firm for two years.Read More
newsworthy House negotiators kill longer-trailer provision in omnibus spending bill December 16, 2015 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Lawmakers freeze hours-of-service restart provision, order FMCSA to demonstrate its value in improving driver health, safety, and performance.Read More
newsworthy FMCSA directs most fleets to install electronic log devices within two years December 10, 2015 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Long-awaited final rule to phase out paper logs; some worry about costs, harassment.Read More
newsworthy FMCSA proposes rules requiring truck passengers wear safety belts December 9, 2015 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Agency seeks to curb fatalities of truck occupants not wearing belts.Read More