Tag Archives: HOS

Court Hears HOS Case – Part 2

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Interstate Transport

Following is the continuation of a Transport Topics article covered in our 3/29/2013 post. The court also heard from Public Citizen, which, with its allies, has challenged FMCSA for not reducing the 11-hour driving day to 10 hours and eliminating the … Continue reading →

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Court Hears HOS Case

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Interstate Transport

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit heard arguments from lawyers for American Trucking Associations and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration over changes to the Hours of Service rules. ATA attorneys argue, in part, that the … Continue reading →

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FMCSA Will Not Delay Changes to HOS Rules

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Interstate Transport

The Transport Topics article below is a follow-up to our February 19, 2013 post. American Trucking Associations had sought a delay in enforcement of the Hours of Service changes, set to go into effect in July. The Federal Motor Carrier … Continue reading →

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ATA Seeks Delay of HOS Changes

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Interstate Transport

Proposed changes to the Hours of Service rules would take effect July 1, 2013, and would require drivers to take a 30-minute rest break before driving more than eight hours. Changes would also address how drivers can use their 34-hour restart. … Continue reading →

DOT Secretary Ray LaHood Steps Down

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Interstate Transport

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary, Ray LaHood, has announced that he will not serve a second term. Learn more in the following article from Logistics Management. LaHood set to step down as Department of Transportation Secretary By John D. Schulz, … Continue reading →

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2013 Annual Truckload Rate Forecast

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Interstate Transport

General industry expectations for 2013 are for an overall TL market rate increase in the range of 4% to 6%. Spot rates will see an increase of 5% to 9% overall as current truck supply and demand are in relative … Continue reading →

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Trucking Growth Forecast Part 3

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Interstate Transport

Below is part three of an article from Transport Topics about the outlook of trucking in 2013. To read Part 1 of the article, visit our 1/8/2013 post; to read Part 2 of the article, visit our 1/11/2013 post. Trucking … Continue reading →

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Trucking Growth Forecast Part 2

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Interstate Transport

Below is part two of an article from Transport Topics about the outlook of trucking in 2013. To read Part 1 of the article, visit our 1/8/2013 post. Trucking Sees Slow Growth In New Year By Daniel P. Bearth, Staff Writer … Continue reading →

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Trucking Growth Forecast Part 1

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Interstate Transport

The issues and concerns that faced the trucking industry last year will remain at the forefront for 2013. CSA compliance, increased regulation, fuel costs and driver shortages will continue to occupy a prominent place in many companies’ discussions over the … Continue reading →

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FMCSA Changes Implemented – Part 2

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Interstate Transport

The following is a continuation of our 12/11/2012 post regarding recently-enacted changes to the CSA program, as reported in Transport Topics. The changes also included eliminating vehicle violations derived from driver-only inspections, and driver violations from vehicle-only inspections, Ferro said. … Continue reading →

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