Proposed new HOS Rule is at the White House

The long anticipated new Hours of Service rule is at the Office of Management and Budget. However, we still do not know what is in the new rule. The target date for letting us know the contents of the new rule is November 4.

FMCSA Policy Concerning Supporting Documentation

Understanding the USPS GPS Requirements

The United States Postal Service has announced the new GPS data requirement that will be incorporated into the postal network highway contract routes. The requirement may be retroactively applied to existing contracts as an addendum. The USPS is targeting October 1st, 2010 for network wide implementation across all affected contracts.

Click on the link to learn more about these changes, which contracts are affected, and what your options are.

Beal named to America's PremierExperts Panel

Joel Beal has been named to the panel of America's Premier Experts as the transportation technology resource.

USPS Issues new GPS Requirement

The US Postal Service has issued technically specific GPS requirements for all P+D Headout, STC, NDC, and MTEC routes effective October 1, 2010.

LoadTrek.net at the National Star Route Mail Carriers Association in Denver

LoadTrek will be at the National Star Route Carriers Association conference in Denver; August 1-4. Visit our web page and click "Book Now" to schedule an appointment with us while we are in Denver.

Upcoming Rules from the FMCSA

10/26/2010: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - new Hours of Service regulations.

12/17/2010: Expand the number of motor carriers required to have Electronic Onboard Recorders.

11/23/2010: CDL testing and Commercial Driver Permit standards.

3/4/2011: Minimum training requirements for entry level commercial motor vehicle operations.

4/4/2011: CMV driver positive controlled substances and alcohol test results database.