Commercial highway transportation discussions with an emphasis on affordable and practical application of technology.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
You Know You Need a Fleet Management System When.....
If you know these guys, direct them to www.loadtrektechnologies.com.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Congressional Hearing on Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010
COMMITTEE: House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
SUB-COMMITTEE: Highways and Transit Subcommittee
EVENT: Highways and Transit Subcommittee hearing on "Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010: Understanding FMCSA's (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) New System of Motor Carrier Oversight."
TIME: 10:00 AM EDT
LOCATION: 2167 Rayburn House Office Building
CONTACT: 202-225-4472
PARTICIPANTS: Anne Ferro, administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; Steve Keppler, interim executive director of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance; Keith Klein, executive vice president and COO of the Transport Corporation of America; and Todd Spencer, executive vice president of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association.
SUB-COMMITTEE: Highways and Transit Subcommittee
EVENT: Highways and Transit Subcommittee hearing on "Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010: Understanding FMCSA's (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) New System of Motor Carrier Oversight."
TIME: 10:00 AM EDT
LOCATION: 2167 Rayburn House Office Building
CONTACT: 202-225-4472
PARTICIPANTS: Anne Ferro, administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; Steve Keppler, interim executive director of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance; Keith Klein, executive vice president and COO of the Transport Corporation of America; and Todd Spencer, executive vice president of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association.
Monday, June 21, 2010
FMCSA to Add Miles Traveled to CSA Crash-Risk Calculation
Great news for LoadTrek.net customers - most of whom operate at a ratio of 2 drivers for every tractor. These carriers who highly utilize their fleet are at a disadvantage under the FMCSA's current crash-risk calculation.
We have argued that vehicle miles travelled is a better denominator than fleet size. The ATA has argued the same, and has taken the argument to the highest level within the FMCSA.
Anne Ferro confirmed that the FMCSA will use a blended formula of vehicle miles travelled, plus number of vehicles, and that the formula will be finalized and made public between December 2010 and February 2011.
We have argued that vehicle miles travelled is a better denominator than fleet size. The ATA has argued the same, and has taken the argument to the highest level within the FMCSA.
Anne Ferro confirmed that the FMCSA will use a blended formula of vehicle miles travelled, plus number of vehicles, and that the formula will be finalized and made public between December 2010 and February 2011.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
LoadTrek.net Cycling Team
What does the LoadTrek.net Cycling Team do? Visit the Facebook Fan Page and find out.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Friday, June 11, 2010
LoadTrek.net Customers: Book Your Services Online
Prospective and current LoadTrek.net clients can now book services online. If you need to schedule us, you can do so at any time.
You can select services in the following categories:
1. Pre-Buy Orientation
2. On Site Training
3. Remote Training
4. Vehicle Installation
5. Driver Training
6. Consultation
Look for the "Book Now" button on the our home page or the contacts page.
You can select services in the following categories:
1. Pre-Buy Orientation
2. On Site Training
3. Remote Training
4. Vehicle Installation
5. Driver Training
6. Consultation
Look for the "Book Now" button on the our home page or the contacts page.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Only 4% of Roadside Inspections are Random
Data provided by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) indicates that speed, observable defects and ISS-D scores each contribute to 32 percent of roadside inspections while only 4 percent are random.
FMCSA to Propose Easing of Supporting Documents for EOBR Users
Under a pending Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposal, carriers that use electronic recorders will get a break on the list of documents required to prove they are in compliance with the hours of service rules.
Monday, June 7, 2010
2010 Commercial Vehicle Size and Weight Guide
New size and weight guide, courtesy of Xtra Lease, posted to the free resources section of www.loadtrektechnologies.com.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
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