Monthly Archives: February 2012

Final Rule on U.S. Truck Driver Hours of Service(HOS)

Posted on February 22, 2012 | by Desi Trucking Magazine

Earlier today, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) of the US Department of Transportation published its long-awaited Final Rule on Truck Driver Hours of Service. Key elements of the new final rule are:
Retained Under the New Rule
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ATA Challenges HOS Rule in Court

Posted on February 22, 2012 | by Desi Trucking Magazine

The American Trucking Associations says it’s going to court to overturn the new hours of service rule announced late last year.
The ATA has filed a petition with the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia asking the …

Quebec, Manitoba Announce Flexible Thaw Period Scheds

Posted on February 22, 2012 | by Desi Trucking Magazine

The Ministère des Transports du Québec has posted a list of “forecasted” dates for the 2012 thaw period.
The forecasted dates represent the most likely schedule for the beginning and ending of each of the three zones for the thaw period.
Zone …

NB Mobile Radar Units Target Speeding Trucks

Posted on February 22, 2012 | by Desi Trucking Magazine

Commercial Vehicle Enforcement officers working in mobile units have begun enforcing speed limits for commercial vehicles in New Brunswick.
The province rolled out 17 patrol units equipped with the devices. Officers with mobile units recently received training and certification to operate …

Design Plans for FAST Lane at Pacific Hwy

Posted on February 22, 2012 | by Desi Trucking Magazine

The BC Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure and US Customs and Border Protection have finalized design plans for the southbound Free and Secure Trade (FAST) lane at the Pacific Highway truck crossing between BC and Washington State.
Following a FAST lane …