Posted Thursday April 24, 2014 in Operations/safety
The American Transportation Research Institute this week released its evaluation of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s field study report on the new hours-of-service rules,
Posted Tuesday April 01, 2014 in Operations/safety, Technology
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is conducting a field test to show the benefits of a national wireless roadside inspection system, according to Heavy Duty Trucking. Such an inspection system would automatically collect information inspectors need about trucks, drivers and carriers as the truck is travelling on the highway. As reported by HDT, the […]
Posted Monday March 31, 2014 in Operations/safety
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is confirming plans to study whether expanding use of split rest in sleeper berths can improve both safety and productivity, FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro said recently. According to Fleet Owner, the agency is taking a closer look at the issue in response to a proposal by the American Trucking […]
The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) was founded in 1926, and provides services and public policy advocacy for trucking companies hauling freight into, out of and within the Province of Ontario. OTA is the only trucking association in Ontario that represents all segments of the industry - for-hire carriers, private carriers, intermodal, suppliers, etc. » More...
