The new FMCSA registration system streamlines motor carrier processes with faster approvals and enhanced security. These updates reduce administrative burdens, improve road safety and support more efficient supply chains, creating a more reliable transportation network. By Jack Shaw, Automotive Editor...
What regulators are calling a historic and unprecedented agreement between the California Air Resources Board and major truck and engine makers should provide some much-needed flexibility for truck and engine makers in meeting the state’s stringent zero-emissions regulations. However, associations represe...
As a part of a two-person team, you can rest, sleep, or eat on your off-duty shifts while your partner keeps the truck moving. Trucking companies are a big fan of team truck driving because of its reduced downtime and increased efficiency. What Are FMCSA Regulations? Team driving must ...
“Flooded batteries are the most inexpensive, and they are also the hardest to maintain because you have to service them when needed, adding water and physically cleaning the battery and terminals to ensure proper service and long life,” White explained. “You must be car...
These standards aimed to curb diesel engines’ contribution to air pollution. The regulations were part of an initiative to improve air quality, public well-being, and the environment. As part of these new emissions standards, manufacturers adopted SCR technology, which relies on DEF to help reduc...
Definition of Light Duty Trucking Light duty trucking refers to the transportation of goods or materials using light trucks, which are vehicles classified under Classes 1 to 3, with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of up to 14,000 pounds. These trucks are designed for versatility and effic...
Regulatory changes can significantly impact the trucking industry, including regional drivers. Areas of impact can include but are not limited to hours of service to emission standards. Staying informed about these changes is essential for compliance and planning. As a regional truck driver, you must...
As the trucking world—and the transportation industry in general—become more and more stringent on safety, the role of fleet managers grows exponentially, including the need to be accountable for ELD mandates and other rules and regulations. But keeping up with mandates, new laws, and regularly...
Despite increasingtrends in vehicle adoption, challenges persist. Range limitations, payload concerns, and the struggle to maintain efficiency while loading vehicles are still hurdles. Survey results indicate that a significant percentage of respondents in the commercial trucking industry are hesitant to ado...
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