Advances in technology are making it easier for fleets to screen drivers for a medical condition that’s believed to be a significant contributor to preventable crashes, while also enabling health care providers to monitor treatment while drivers are on the road.
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Fleets Use Software to Better Plan °®¶¹´«Ã½ Time for Drivers
°®¶¹´«Ã½ time is a key factor for driver satisfaction, so carriers are using transportation management software to remind them when drivers want to be home and find the best routes to get them there.
May 14, 2016Trucking, Railroad Regulators Hear Concerns at Sleep Apnea Listening Session
Trade association executives, truck drivers and medical experts voiced their concerns and suggestions at a May12 listening session in Washington about federal regulators’ plans to issue an obstructive sleep apnea regulation.
May 12, 2016Replay: LiveOnWeb on Driver Health and Wellness From A to Zzzzzz
Who better to talk about driver health and wellness than men who are tops in their field? Competitive powerlifter Ralph Garcia, a professional driver for ABF Freight System with 3.5 million accident-free miles, and world-class swimmer and triathlete Siphiwe Baleka, a driver/trainer from Prime Inc., head up our LiveOnWeb panel on Driver Health and Wellness From A to Zzzzz. Watch the replay.
May 29, 2016Letters: Regulatory Policies, Driver Commendation, HOS, Fatigue
This week's letters address traffic, a driver commendation, HOS policy and driver fatigue.
May 2, 2016Federal Regulators to Conduct Listening Sessions on Sleep Apnea Next Month
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and Federal Railroad Administration announced on April 27 that the two agencies will hold public listening sessions next month in Washington, Chicago and Los Angeles on the subject of obstructive sleep apnea.
April 27, 2016FMCSA Seeks Feedback on Trust Fund Practices
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking comment and will hold an informal roundtable discussion on May 20 pertaining to the adequacy of existing trust fund industry practices for property brokers and freight forwarders.
April 26, 2016Mack Unveils 2017 Powertrain
AUSTIN, Texas — Mack Trucks celebrated Earth Day here by rolling out its 2017 powertrain designed to meet the second part of Phase 1 federal greenhouse-gas limits that start in January, including new technologies for its MP7 and MP8 engines.
April 22, 2016Traffic Costs Industry $49.6 Billion During 2014, ATRI Study Shows
Traffic congestion on the nation’s highways added more than $49.6 billion in operational costs for the trucking industry in 2014, according to a study released April 19 by the American Transportation Research Institute.
April 25, 2016Senate Panel Approves DOT Issuing Speed Limiters Proposal in Fiscal 2017 Transportation Bill
WASHINGTON — Legislation that would require the U.S. Department of Transportation to advance a proposal on speed limiters for trucks was approved by a Senate panel April 21.
April 21, 2016