Tag Archives: Hours of Service

HOS Changes will Raise Rates across Supply Chain

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Interstate Transport

The following editorial appeared in Transport Topics this month. It contends that the latest changes to the Hours of Service rules will increase freight rates and cost drivers pay. Like most opponents to these changes, the writer argues that the FMCSA’s … Continue reading →

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New HOS Rules in Effect

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Interstate Transport

The following Transport Topics article highlights the Hours of Service Rules which took effect July 1, 2013. New Hours-of-Service Rules Take Effect New federal hours-of-service rules for truck drivers take full effect Monday, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced. … Continue reading →

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Notes from the Momentum 2013 Conference

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Interstate Transport

I found the following Logistics Viewpoints piece to be an interesting look inside the recent Momentum 2013 conference. Takeaways from Shipper-Carrier Roundtable at Momentum 2013 by Adrian Gonzalez June 12th, 2013 What happens when you bring together a large group … Continue reading →

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American Trucking Trends

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Interstate Transport

The following Logistics Management post breaks down the highlights of American Trucking Association’s annual “ATA American Trucking Trends.” ATA releases American Trucking Trends 2013 By Jeff Berman, Group News Editor May 31, 2013 Stop me if you have heard this … Continue reading →

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2014 Capacity Crunch Will Require New Ideas & Strategies – Part 2

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Interstate Transport

The following is a continuation of our May 28, 2013 post. To read all the latest trucking news, visit TruckingInfo.com. Regulations, Drivers, Truck Capacity Focus of Shipper Meeting Panelists warn shippers to treat drivers with respect — or risk not … Continue reading →

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2014 Capacity Crunch Will Require New Ideas & Strategies

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Interstate Transport

Shippers learned about strategies that will help them navigate the coming capacity crunch during the recent Transplace Shipper Symposium. TruckingInfo.com covered the symposium; read the first part of the article below. Regulations, Drivers, Truck Capacity Focus of Shipper Meeting Panelists … Continue reading →

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What’s in Store? More Trucking Regulations

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Interstate Transport

We have covered the pending Hours-of-Service changes, set to take effect on July 1, 2013, but there are even more regulatory changes coming. There is apparently no end to the number of new rules Congress can come up with. Annette … Continue reading →

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The Impact of HOS Changes – Part 3

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Interstate Transport

Following is the third and final segment of a Journal of Commerce article on the upcoming changes to the Hours of Service rules and the impact those changes will have on the industry. Part 1 of the article can be … Continue reading →

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The Impact of HOS Changes – Part 2

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Interstate Transport

Following is the continuation of a Journal of Commerce article on the upcoming changes to the Hours of Service rules and the impact those changes will have on the industry. To read part 1 of the article, visit our 4/9/2013 post. … Continue reading →

The Impact of HOS Changes Part 1

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Interstate Transport

You will all find this Journal of Commerce article very informative about the drastic changes to the hours-of service-laws taking effect in July. Trucking’s Ticking Clock By William B. Cassidy When it comes to new hours-of-service rules, it’s not minutes or … Continue reading →

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