Industry Updates

ATRI Updates Online Idling Regulations Compendium for 2012 2012 Idling laws in US (pdf) Printable Idling Law Cab Card (pdf) Here is a link to the Sacramento Bee which published a press release from PR Newswire on ATRI updates Share:Bookmark … Continue reading →

California Backup Alarm Law passed July 14, 2011 Share:Bookmark on DeliciousRecommend on FacebookShare on LinkedinTweet about it

PDF Summary of proposed changes Share:Bookmark on DeliciousRecommend on FacebookShare on LinkedinTweet about it

If your flatbed trailers are not equipped with bulkheads, header boards, or any other type of front-end structure that prevents the cargo from sliding into the cab, did you know that you need to use an extra strap or chain … Continue reading →

Required for all personnel requiring unescorted access to secure areas of Maritime Transportation Security Administration regulated facilities (ports) and vessels. This means truck drivers working in and around ports. Go to http://twicinformation.tsa.dhs.gov for additional information. Share:Bookmark on DeliciousRecommend on FacebookShare … Continue reading →

Federal Register Notice to Set Effective Date of Jan. 19, 2009 The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, in a notice to be published in Wednesday’s Federal Register, said it was making no changes to its controversial hours-of-service rule. FMCSA said … Continue reading →

In a move that surprised no one, the same four groups that challenged the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) hours of service rules in the past have once again filed a petition for reconsideration with the Administrator of FMCSA. … Continue reading →

The U.S. Senate has approved legislation containing a provision which permanently exempts trailers from the Unified Carrier Registration Act (UCRA) fee calculation. The UCRA has required motor carriers to calculate their fees on the basis on power units and all … Continue reading →

Where can I find definitions? Definitions pertaining to cargo securement are contained in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR), Part 393.5. Definitions may be accessed by clicking on the following web link: www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations Where can I find … Continue reading →

CALIFORNIA COURT SIDES WITH EMPLOYERS ON MEAL BREAK CLAIM A California Court of Appeals has found that the California meal break requirement requires that “employers need not ensure meal breaks are actually taken, but need only make them available.” The … Continue reading →

Eureka – Caltrans announced today that restrictions on larger, industry-standard sized trucks have been lifted on Route 101 in Del Norte and northern Humboldt Counties. These trucks, referred to as STAA trucks, were previously prohibited on Route 101 south of … Continue reading →

Proof of Heavy Vehicle Use Tax for California Registration [pdf] Share:Bookmark on DeliciousRecommend on FacebookShare on LinkedinTweet about it

CA Meal Periods (pdf) Share:Bookmark on DeliciousRecommend on FacebookShare on LinkedinTweet about it

CA Hours of Service Change (pdf) Share:Bookmark on DeliciousRecommend on FacebookShare on LinkedinTweet about it

The California Highway Patrol has amended its hours-of-service (HOS) regulations for intrastate operations. Effective November 11, 2007, an intrastate truck driver may not drive more than 12 cumulative hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty or for any period after … Continue reading →

The United States Court of Appeals granted a 90 day stay of the effective date of its ruling vacating the 11- and 34-hour provisions of the current hours-of-service (HOS) regime. The decision paves the way for the Federal Motor Carrier … Continue reading →

Information on New Fees for Interstate Motor Carriers under the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement (UCRA) (pdf) Share:Bookmark on DeliciousRecommend on FacebookShare on LinkedinTweet about it