Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Monday, May 23, 2011
PUBLIC MEETING FOR EOBR’s will be held May 31, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
Free Webinar: Economics and Critical Issues for the Trucking Industry
- Bob Costello, Chief Economist with the American Trucking Associations
- Wayne Johnson, Owens Corning and Chair of the NIT League Transportation Committee
- Dave Miller, COO of Gnosis Management and former Senior Vice President of Con-way Freight
Trucking industry stakeholders are invited to participate in a free webinar to hear senior industry experts share their information and insights on the critical trends and economics that are shaping the trucking industry today…and tomorrow.
The last few years created untold challenges and opportunities for trucking companies, supply chain partners and industry suppliers. On top of economic impacts, the regulatory environment is expected to bring dramatic changes in the areas of safety, environment and truck productivity. To ensure that the trucking industry continues to operate profitably and safely, industry stakeholders must keep abreast of the changing landscape in which motor carriers and supply chain partners operate.
While most economic indicators point to strong growth in the freight industry, two or three issues could easily derail the positive outlook that most economists and prognosticators now hold. Alternatively, new opportunities could create an industry renaissance in productivity and efficiency.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
FMCSA Sets June 8 Deadline for Additional Comments on HOS Rule
Four additional sleep studies released by the FMCSA on Friday will delay the issuance of the Final Rule, which was scheduled July 26 2011.
Online, go to www.regulations.gov. In the ‘‘Document Type’’ drop-down menu, select ‘‘Proposed Rules,’’ insert ‘‘FMCSA–2004–19608’’ in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box, and click ‘‘Search.’’ When the new screen appears, click on ‘‘Submit a Comment’’ in the ‘‘Actions’’ column.
Fax comments to (202) 493-2251.
Mail comments to Docket Management Facility (M–30), U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590–0001.
Hand deliver comments to the same address as the mailed comments between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. The telephone number is (202) 366–9329.
The FMCSA recommends that comments include the name of the commenter and a mailing address, an e-mail address or a phone number in the body of the document so that FMCSA can make contact if there are questions regarding the submission.
If comments are submitted by mail or hand delivered, submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 8 1/2 by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing.
Monday, May 9, 2011
In A Surprise Move, FMCSA Reopens the HOS Docket
There is widespread opposition to the proposed HOS rules coming from trucking, shippers, even law enforcement. In fact, one of teh researchers whose study was used by the FMCSA is against the proposed regulation, stating that his work was misused.
We are reviewing these studies to determine if they offer enough evidence to change our previously published opinion on the matter.