Last week, BigRoad attended the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Annual Conference and Exhibition in Boise, Idaho. With over 700 attendees, the event focused on a timely topic: how technology is shaping the future of transportation.Read More »BigRoad at CVSA in Boise, Idaho
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has withdrawn their final rulemaking on obstructive sleep apnea, reflecting a recent change in the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) priorities.
With the ELD mandate deadline less than one year away, it’s no surprise that electronic logging devices (ELDs) are going to be the hot topic of 2017. Here’s a breakdown of the top 6 things you need to know about the mandate and how it’s going to impact your fleet.
A coalition of safety organizations has sued the United States Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), arguing that the federal agency needs to introduce tougher rules for training new truck drivers.
Read More »Safety Group Sues FMCSA Over Driver Training Rules
Should drivers of moving trucks be allowed to drive past the 14th hour? The American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA) thinks so and has applied to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for a special exemption from regulations prohibiting drivers from piloting their commercial vehicles past the 14th hour on duty.
Read More »American Moving & Storage Association Applies for Exemption From 14-Hour Rule
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) annual conference kicks off in Buffalo this coming Sunday, running until Wednesday the 17th. The focus is on safety, with participants expected to discuss how all commercial players—from truckers to shippers and legislators—can make the road a safer place.
Read More »CVSA Conference 2014 Focuses on Safety, Emerging Technologies
A new, nation-wide campaign is designed to raise awareness about the curious relationship between truckers and Hepatitis C. It’s hoped the recently launched “Rolling Against Hepatitis C” will help reduce the number of truck drivers struck down by the deadly liver disease.
Read More »“Rolling Against Hepatitis C” Campaign Takes Aim at Deadly Liver Disease
For several weeks now the Illinois State Police have been keeping a close eye on truckers, focusing most of their attention on the busy Interstate 90/94 corridor, a critical route for commercial traffic. The goal is to reduce traffic fatalities involving truck drivers, though it’s an approach many truck drivers feel is focused in the wrong direction.
Read More »Illinois State Police Crack Down on Potentially Dangerous Truckers
