Criminal Gangs Target UK Fleets with Staged Accidents
Staged accidents are becoming a favorite crime of British criminal gangs
FMCSA Proposes Weak, Spotty Use of EOBRs
FMCSA's proposed rule on electronic on-board recording devices is silent on universal adoption
Trucking Groups To Challenge Highway Privatization
The DOT is helping states to sell rights to turnpikes to private investors. The states claim they do not have the money to maintain the roadways. Trucking industry groups are outraged by this action.
Truck Drivers Routinely Violate HOS Safety Rules
Deliberate cheating on hours of service rules by 75-80% of commercial truck drivers points out the need for electronic, tamper-proof, on-board recorders. In a recent survey conducted by Ol' Blue USA, the average response by drivers was they were intentionally operating in violation of HOS rules six days per month.
