The Old FMCSA Hours of Service Rule
The Old FMCSA HOS Rule – 2011
With the FMCSA ready to release the final electronic logbook mandate ruling on October 30, 2015, it seems like a good time to review the old rule. […]
Cargo Thefts and GPS Tracking
Rises in Freight Thefts
For years, we at Rhino Fleet Tracking have been involved in the recovery of stolen cargo and or trailers. The stories get more interesting as time goes on. Last week, […]
ELD Ruling Delayed to October
Several reports today indicate that the ruling from the FMCSA for which the trucking world has been waiting, expected on September 27, 2015, will be pushed to the end of October. Though the […]
ATA President Bill Graves Speaks to Congress
Recently, American Trucking Association President and CEO, Bill Graves, testified before Congress speaking very frankly regarding Congress’ need to take action.
President Graves, who is a third generation trucker, states that the […]
Hours of Service Impacts USPS Carriers
The stated goal of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is safety. That much is understood. Unfortunately, safety and reasonability are often at odds. Consider that we would all be at the […]
How HOS and eLogs Work
FMCSA Required Logbooks
The FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) has long mandated the use of logbooks (or log books) in tractor-trailer combinations. Essentially, any large truck that […]