High Court Rules Drunk Driving Not Deportable ‘Crime of Violence’
The Supreme Court ruled that driving under the influence of alcohol does not qualify as a "crime of violence" for deportation--even when serious bodily injury results.
Manheim Index Shows Vehicle Prices in Holding Pattern
Manheim's chief economist Tom Webb says that October auction prices were up for older used vehicles, but late-model prices were flat to down. The weak demand for late-model used vehicles offset the price potential of fewer off-lease units.
New HazMat Drivers Likely to be Fingerprinted after January 31st
A system of background checks and fingerprints for new HazMat drivers is likely to be released by the Transportation Security Administration's January 31st deadline. However, TSA covering the 2.7M existing CDL holders with hazmat endorsements is unlikely before May 31st.
FMCSA Calls for Electronic Record-Keeping to Verify HOS Data
Background HOS records to check include bills of lading, toll receipts, accident reports, credit card records, on-board computer reports and transponder records Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is part of US Dept of Transportation
