Though wildly controversial the ELD Mandate has flashed a light on some major concerns that have been plaguing the trucking industry for some time now. One is the lack of available safe overnight parking, particularly in Metro areas. Another is the issues with hours of service (HOS) regulations. Thousands of drivers across the nation implored […]
Proposed New Penalties for Driving in a Restricted Bus Lane
The New York City Department of Finance (DOF) is looking to make some changes to fines related to bus lane tickets by creating a clear graduating penalty scale. Cameras film vehicles that drive, park, or stand in bus lanes and issue tickets ranging from $115-$150. NYPD officer may issue tickets as well, which is a […]
US-China Trade War Summer 2019
No, there still is no new trade agreement between the United States and China and the trade war between the two nations is heating up as President Trump promised to add tariffs to another $300 billion in Chinese imports after labeling China a currency manipulator (A weaker currency helps Chinese factories offset the higher costs […]
Complete Streets Considerations for Freight (and Emergency) Vehicle Operations
As cities around the country reengineer their streets under the “complete streets” model (think bike lanes and pedestrian plazas) freight carriers and emergency vehicles, which are vital to building and maintain vibrant communities are often left out. Hopefully this will begin to change with the release of A guidebook for considering freight in complete street […]
Federal Fines for Trucking Violations Increase
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced on July 30th, that it has increased fines across the board for violations of federal trucking regulations. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 to adjust fine amounts each year based on inflation. The violations and […]