Delivery times are being rescheduled, capacity is tightening, and confusion is growing. In its latest blog, DAT Solutions reached out to truck drivers, motor carriers, shippers and freight brokers to find out how their businesses are being affected by the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate.
Four more trucking groups and fleets are asking the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for five-year exemptions from the electronic logging device mandate that took effect last month. They include: Trash hauling and recycling fleet American Disposal Services (ADS) Oilfield service fleet Cudd Energy Services (CES) Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) Association of Energy Service Companies […]
Late last month, United States Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao penned a letter to Class I railroads, as well as passenger railroads and state and local transportation agencies, regarding the federally-mandated Positive Train Control (PTC) mandate, which is slated to be fully implemented by December 31, 2018.
Without question, the dominant theme within the trucking community during 2017 was electronic logging devices (ELD). The ELD mandate – now in effect – has been a controversial, even contentious, topic throughout the industry for several years. And if you’re concerned about the changes and challenges that lie ahead, you’re not alone. According to our […]
Last-minute push to install ELDs to comply with the December 18 mandate could lead to “confusion” due to lack of preparation and training time. Once the electronic logging mandate becomes official on Dec. 18, attention will turn to just how quickly it cuts into freight capacity.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is planning to grant a request from the Truck Renting and Leasing Association (TRALA) for a 90-day waiver from the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate for “short term” rental trucks, defined as being rented out for a period of 30 days or less.
After years of talk, Congress is now close to actually passing meaningful, permanent tax reform. For the retail industry, this is very good news. NRF has been fighting for tax reform for years, and we are optimistic about the current effort. Tax reform is a long-sought goal that would significantly help our industry and create […]
Aviation regulators in the USA have imposed a record fine of US$1.1 million after lithium ion batteries burst into flames and destroyed a FedEx truck – shortly after being carried on an aircraft – it is claimed. The alleged fire-blazing violation of hazardous air cargo rules came despite prior warnings issued to the shipper by […]
With the electronic logging device mandate just weeks away, shippers must acquaint themselves with the requirements of the regulation and its likely impact on US trucking capacity and supply chains, from port drayage drivers to long-haul truckers. (This article requires a subscription to the Journal of Commerce. To subscribe, please click on the above link.)
With the start of a new federal rule requiring digital tracking of the number of driving hours truckers log only weeks away, drivers critical of the regulation are launching sporadic protests and hoping for a last-minute congressional reprieve.
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