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Congress сonsiders overtime pay bill for truckers
The Guarantee Overtime Truckers (GOT) bill was introduced on November 9 in the House and Senate. Proposed amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 would require truckers to receive overtime compensation if they work more than 40 hours a week. The 1938 exemption was created to prevent truck drivers from working overtime. However, […]
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FMCSA adds recently revoked ELD to list of registered
The electronic registration device, which was recently added to the recall list, has been reinstated and cleared for use. On July 26, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced that Golden ELD was once again added to the list of registered ELDs. The agency had put the device on the recall list just the day […]
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FMCSA removes 4 electronic registration devices (ELD)
On Tuesday, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced that four electronic registration devices (ELDs) have been moved to the “cancelled” list. The FMCSA has removed the following ELDs: ELD Name Model Number ELD Identifier ELD Provider ALL TRUCKERS ELD ARS ARS194 All Truckers ELD GOLDEN ELD GRS GRS199 GOLDEN ELD PRIMELD PRS PRS139 […]
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New tire testing technology appears in Minnesota
Minnesota’s weigh stations will use modern commercial vehicle inspection systems to detect tire problems. International Road Dynamics has deployed 15 Tire Anomaly Detection and Classification Systems (TACS) to the Minnesota Department of Transportation under a new contract. The software allows for virtual viewing of vehicle records, as well as information received from weigh-in-motion sensors. The […]
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Maryland allocated $11.9 million to improve the security of the U.S. 50
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration awarded a $11.9 million grant to develop new technologies to reduce traffic congestion in the U.S. 50 (Ocean Gateway) on the east coast of Maryland. The grant enabled the department to deploy advanced software, sensors, traffic cameras, and signage across 113 miles of U.S. 50. The state […]
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New app to simplify pre-trip tire inspection for truck drivers
Aperia Technologies released a new Halo Drive mobile app that allows drivers to make quick pre-trip wheel inspections and manage tire pressures. Halo Drive is useful for drivers of trucks equipped with the connected Halo Connect tire management platform. The application allows you to carry out pre-trip tire checks in seconds, it records the date, […]
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A new program of fuel cards for truck drivers has appeared
The new Freedom Fuel Card program for owner-operators and fleets will save thousands of dollars on diesel. The Freedom Fuel Card guarantees discounts at over 10,000 locations across the US and “the lowest commission in the industry.” According to the company, the fuel card pays for 100% of all purchased diesel. The map offers an […]
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Top states in the US with the worst drivers
Forbes released a new study, which named the states with the most dishonest drivers. For the rating, six indicators were used, including distracted driving and driving in a state of alcoholic intoxication: • Number of drunk drivers involved in fatal crashes per 100,000 drivers • Number of drivers who looked at their phone while driving […]
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Florida’s ‘scandalous’ law made truckers worry
On May 10, Florida lawmakers signed a law regarding the legal conditions of representatives in the trucking industry. What does this mean for truck drivers? The law makes the use of the E-Verify system mandatory for any company with 25 or more people, and imposes mandatory sanctions on those who take illegal foreigners. In addition, […]
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New Iowa law limits truck driver compensation
Iowa has passed a new bill to limit the amount of compensation a trucking company or commercial driver can claim after an accident. Emotional damages in cases involving bodily injury or death are now capped at $5 million. The law was signed into law by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Friday, May 12. The restriction […]
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