2018 MCE
Industry Comments Lean Toward Adjusting HOS Rules, FMCSA's Jim Mullen Notes
AUSTIN, Texas — Jim Mullen, chief counsel for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, indicated that the bulk of the more than 5,000 online comments the agency received regarding potential changes to hours-of-service rules supported tweaking the regulations to increase flexibility.
October 28, 2018Marijuana Legalization Poses Perplexing Issue for Industry
AUSTIN, Texas — There is a great unknown for how federal and state enforcement authorities as well as trucking companies will come to grips with the proliferation of state laws permitting medical and recreational use of marijuana, a panel of trucking executives said.
October 28, 2018ATA Honors Industry Champions, Leaders at MCE
AUSTIN, Texas — American Trucking Associations recognized champions from recent industry events, trucking companies focused on safety, emerging leaders and state trucking association executives during its annual Leadership and Awards Luncheon.
October 28, 2018FMCSA’s Ray Martinez Indicates Concern Over California’s Meal, Rest Break Rule
AUSTIN, Texas — As the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration prepares to evaluate comments related to California’s meal-and-rest-break requirements, its administrator expressed concern over the state’s rules, which differ from federal regulations.
October 28, 2018Lytx Extracts Safety Insights From 100 Billion Miles of Driving Data
AUSTIN, Texas — Lytx Inc., a supplier of video-based telematics systems for fleets, shared insights and trends about safety in the trucking industry based on 100 billion miles of driving data captured by its onboard recorders.
October 28, 2018FlowBelow Upgrades Trailer AeroSlider, Announces SmartWay Verification
AUSTIN, Texas — FlowBelow Aero Inc., a supplier of aerodynamic systems for tractors and trailers, announced upgrades to its Trailer AeroSlider and said the latest version of the product has been verified for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay program.
October 28, 2018Deflecktor Adds Lock to Wheel Covers
AUSTIN, Texas — Aerodynamic wheel cover manufacturer Deflecktor has added a locking mechanism to its Hardspot product line, addressing a concern expressed by original equipment manufacturers, company founder and President John Fleck said.
October 28, 2018DriverReach Expands Digital Platform to Speed Up Driver Hiring
AUSTIN, Texas — With the trucking industry facing a critical shortage of more than 50,000 drivers, Indianapolis-based DriverReach unveiled an online platform for companies and drivers that the human resources tech company said will accelerate the hiring process of drivers.
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