Hoping to develop “statistically reliable evidence” on whether split-sleeper-berth time affects driver safety performance and fatigue, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing a pilot program that would give…
FMCSA Proposes Split Sleeper Berth Pilot Program Read more...
The American Transportation Research Institute, of which the Canadian Trucking Alliance is a member, is seeking carrier input for the annual update to its Operational Costs of Trucking report. An…
ATRI Seeks Carrier Input for Operational Costs Survey Read more...
A sweeping report released today by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), the International Transport Workers’ Federation and the International Road Transport Union (IRU) made several recommendations on easing the…
Industry Groups Urge Policy Makers to ‘Soften’ Transition of Autonomous Vehicles Read more...
The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) believes whenever a commercial vehicle is required to enter a truck inspection station, is stopped by mobile enforcement where a cursory review of compliance is…
CVSA Level VIII Inspection Concept Opens Door for Canadian Pilot Programs Read more...
Washington, D.C.-based transportation law and policy attorney Richard P. Schweitzer, PLLC, recently provided attendees at the National Private Truck Council’s annual conference a rundown of the status of several U.S….
US Trucking Regulatory Update Read more...
The American Transportation Research Institute has decided on its research priorities for 2017, approving studies on congestion, driver distraction, and hours of service, among others. ATRI’s board of directors approved…
Congestion, Distracted Driving, Top ATRI’s Research Priorities Read more...
The trucking industry is facing a time of significant change and the Canadian Trucking Alliance is in the midst of it all, the Alliance’s newly named president told member carriers…
Laskowski Charts Trucking’s Path Toward Change Read more...
A public listening session sponsored by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on autonomous vehicles addressed issues related to driver training, public safety, and cybersecurity; but, according to attendees and…
FMCSA Session: Govt and Stakeholders Attempt to Unclog Road to Automated Trucks Read more...
An Ontario Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court decision which ruled a professional commercial driver is partly liable for a collision caused by an intoxicated driver of another…
Appeals Court Rules Commercial Driver Held to Much Higher Liability Standard Read more...
