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The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's International Roadcheck is underway and continues through Thursday. The National Federation of Independent Businesses released their Small Business Optimism Index; Kevin discusses the results and offers his insights. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the April Consumer Price Index; Kevin digs into the details, discussed the information and offers his insights. Oil reacts to US- China tariff relief, increasing OPEC+ crude oil production, U.S. inflation data, ceasefires and peace negotiations.

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's International Roadcheck is underway and continues through Thursday. The National Federation of Independent Businesses released their Small Business Optimism Index; Kevin discusses the results and offers his insights. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the April Consumer Price Index; Kevin digs into the details, discussed the information and offers his insights. Oil reacts to US- China tariff relief, increasing OPEC+ crude oil production, U.S. inflation data, ceasefires and peace negotiations.

OOIDA President Todd Spencer says English proficiency is a matter of life and death. We hear from him about OOIDA's fight to get this regulation enforced. Also, for three days every spring, commercial vehicle inspectors across the U.S. and Canada take part in International Roadcheck. And that starts this coming Tuesday, May 13. Then, from insurance costs and entry-level driver training to in-cab monitoring and cabotage, ATRI reveals its research priorities for 2025. And Mary Wilson, who got her start behind the wheel of a bus, talks about how that led her to a career in the trucking industry. 0:00 – Spencer: English proficiency a must 10:05 – Roadcheck's coming soon – here's what it's all about 24:32 – ATRI prepares to delve into insurance, training and more 39:32 – Woman's bus job led to trucking career

An OOIDA petition and presidential order made CVSA act quickly to return English proficiency to the out-of-service criteria for truckers. Also, tough times call for flexibility and agility – basically adjusting to the conditions in order to survive. So, how do you do that? And truckers have some strong opinions about the rule that they must be able to read and speak English sufficiently to operate safely. 0:00 – Newscast 10:11 – Analysis: How we got here on English proficiency 24:49 – Reinventing your operation to survive tough times 39:32 – English proficiency issue has truckers talking

The U.S. Labor Department reported the U.S. weekly Initial Jobless Claims numbers; Kevin reviews the data and offers his insights. After the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report was released yesterday, the numbers have been further analyzed; Kevin explains. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's International Roadcheck is coming up; Kevin has the dates and what inspectors will be looking for. The International Monetary Fund released a report on the World Economic forecast; Kevin offers his insights. Oil reacts to geopolitical events, crude oil inventory numbers, OPEC+'s production discussions and world economic conditions.

The U.S. Labor Department reported the U.S. weekly Initial Jobless Claims numbers; Kevin reviews the data and offers his insights. After the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report was released yesterday, the numbers have been further analyzed; Kevin explains. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's International Roadcheck is coming up; Kevin has the dates and what inspectors will be looking for. The International Monetary Fund released a report on the World Economic forecast; Kevin offers his insights. Oil reacts to geopolitical events, crude oil inventory numbers, OPEC+'s production discussions and world economic conditions.

Federal officials are working hard to make a reality of President Donald Trump's executive order to require English-proficiency enforcement. Also, what could, or should, the next highway bill look like, and where are we with beneficial ownership information? We'll have an update. And state senators in Nevada have approved a bill that would double the insurance requirements for in-state truckers. Now, the issue is in the state's House of Representatives. 0:00 – Newscast 10:11 – English-proficiency effort gains steam 24:49 – The latest on the highway bill, BOI 39:32 – Nevada one step closer to doubling insurance requirement

The president has ordered enforcement of the English-proficiency regulation. But how it's enforced on the ground is going to be up to CVSA. Also, sometimes, past tickets can take you off the road in the present. The guys from CDL Legal discuss that and what to do when you get a scary letter. Then, Congress is discussing the state of the Highway Trust Fund, and OOIDA is letting lawmakers know what truckers need in that – and what they don't. 0:00 – English proficiency – the ball's in CVSA's court 10:11 – When tickets come back for round 2 … 39:32 – What truckers need in a Highway Trust Fund fix

Scams targeting motor carriers and their authority are on the rise. Also, OOIDA asks CVSA to put the English-proficiency requirement back into the out-of-service criteria used by enforcement officers. Then, mistakes happen, but if they are mistakes on your federal income tax forms, you may need to file an amended return. And the federal fuel tax hasn't changed since 1993, but several state legislatures are considering changes to theirs. 0:00 – OOIDA wants enforcement of English-proficiency rule 10:01 – Authority scams are on the rise in trucking 24:27 – Made a mistake? File an amended return 39:25 – States eye changes to fuel taxes

OOIDA wants NHTSA to require greater transparency regarding autonomous vehicles instead of voluntary reporting of testing and other issues. Also, CVSA has compiled a list of what constitutes a great truck driver – and it plans to honor one trucker with a special award. Then, should a trucker ask law enforcement for a ticket instead of a warning? That raises a lot of questions. We'll get some answers from Road Law. And for years, states have slowly but surely moved away from split speed limits. Now, one state is considering legislation to create a new one. 0:00 – OOIDA: Require reporting on autonomous vehicles 10:01– CVSA will honor a driver for excellence 24:27 – A ticket instead of a warning? Maybe, maybe not 39:25 – New Mexico considers split speed limit

Adrienne Gildea, Deputy Executive Director, Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss how CVSA developed enhanced inspections and the positive impact that they will have on roadway safety. CVSA is preparing for autonomous trucks to scale by working with the autonomous trucking industry, law enforcement and various stakeholders to develop enhanced inspections. Enhanced inspections will increase safety on the roadways as autonomous trucks will undergo rigorous “zero defect” inspections before being dispatched (or every 24 hours) and when they are on the road, the trucks will be able to communicate their inspection status to law enforcement officials in real-time.Episode Chapters0:00 Traditional Truck Inspections 3:32 Weigh Stations5:31 Enhanced Inspections for Autonomous Trucks11:14 Enhanced Inspections Training Program13:20 Autonomous Trucking Regulations 14:58 Law Enforcement 18:37 Evolution of Enhanced Inspections21:15 CVSA's Warm Embrace of Autonomous Trucks24:03 Public Trust26:22 Autonomous Trucks Compliment Traditional Trucks28:21 Human Trafficking 29:51 Truck Parking Shortage33:33 Preparing for Change35:19 Future of Autonomous Trucking--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy® is a leading source of data, insight and commentary on autonomous vehicles/trucks and the emerging autonomy economy™.Sign up for This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter: https://www.roadtoautonomy.com/autonomy-economy/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A federal task force says the lease-purchase model is a “tool of … oppression” and should be banned. Also, we'll review some press coverage of trucking issues, including broker transparency, the “driver shortage” and more. Then, David Grimes of CDL Legal offers advice on how truckers can successfully get through one of the many safety blitzes occurring each year. And for some time, truckers traveling in parts of the American South have faced someone slashing tires. We'll hear from a recent victim. 0:00 – Task force: Ban lease-purchase deals 09:46 – Broker transparency, “driver shortage” and more in recent news 24:24 – How to survive a safety blitz 39:23 – Trucker has all 18 tires slashed, out thousands of dollars

A study seems to suggests FMCSA received truckers' message that there are too many regulations. But something else is driving the issue. Also, an event by CVSA now underway is designed to involve truckers in the fight against human trafficking by helping them become more informed.  0:00 – Motivations of FMCSA warning device study in question 09:46 – Effort aims to educate truckers on human trafficking

Every two years, members of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association choose who will fill positions on the Association's Board of Directors. As part of that process, here on the show, we bring you interviews with each one of those candidates so you have the information you need to vote. Today, we'll have interviews with Mike Nichols, Grover Nelson, Aaron Treece and Casey Mulder. 0:00 – Newscast 10:06 – OOIDA Board of Directors election: Mike Nichols 25:00 – OOIDA Board of Directors election: Grover Nelson and Aaron Treece 39:51 – OOIDA Board of Directors election: Casey Mulder

With the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's annual Brake Safety Week inspection initiative kicking off August 26 with stepped-up brake checks and inspections, generally, in jurisdictions across North America, we're looking back at a podcast from earlier in the year – February 2024 to be exact. The episode featured Wisconsin-headquartered owner-operator Warren McCurdy and a central point of view about what he feels the roadside inspection system was designed for. Something that's, well, gotten a little off track with how states, the FMCSA, and some fleets treat so-called “safey scores” derived from inspections and associated violations. As you're hauling this week, if you get a quote unquote “assist” from an inspector out there, take note of the approach he or she takes. Is it “prevention” of accidents that is the ultimate goal? McCurdy, at the top of the podcast, made clear his bone to pick with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's CSA scoring program and all its ripple effects throughout trucking and roadside inspection systems. After a trailer tire lost air in transit sufficient to take the tire off the rim -- the trailer empty, the tire problem unnoticed by McCurdy before inspection -- the owner-operator's leasing carrier assessed points for the violation modeled on the FMCSA's internal Driver Safety Measurement System nearly enough to void McCurdy's lease. This sort of "accountability" isn't, the owner-operator felt, what roadside inspections were designed for. The inspector in this case in Washington State did his job to the letter, and caught the in-transit flattened tire in plenty time to save any real damaging outcome. For all that, McCurdy is thankful. "I think that these inspections are good. They should be preventative things," he said. "Nobody wants to go down the road with flat tires." Yet, he added, "I don't think we should be penalized for something that is not something that you did intentionally." That goes for the motor carrier as well. There's a reason carriers like his own assess those points -- because they are incurring the same level of severity weighting in the Carrier SMS. Potential changes to the Carrier SMS notwithstanding (FMCSA isn't looking at those same changes for the Driver SMS), the podcast this week dives back into what's at issue in cases like these, in which carriers subject to the severity weighting system for violations pass that on, with their own systems to hold drivers and owner-operators to a degree of accountability themselves, relying on the federal points system to assess and prevent damage to their own scores. Susan McCurdy tried her hand at the DataQs system in a vain attempt to contain the damage in this case by challenging the violation. But given the inspector was doing what he should have done here -- alerting McCurdy to the problem tire on his trailer, conducting an inspection, then reporting the results into the federal system as required -- there was nothing DataQs was going to be able to help correct about the fundamental nature of the situation. More fundamentally, though, it's the very nature of the CSA scoring system that makes accountability problematic for owner-operator McCurdy here. Nobody indeed intends to run around with flat tires. With respect to any violation, McCurdy urges regulators take a long hard look at what they're holding carriers and drivers accountable for by scoring them as they do. More in Overdrive's long-running CSA's Data Trail series: http://overdriveonline.com/csas-data-trail Find plenty in the way of brakes-related maintenance and inspection resources at this page: https://www.overdriveonline.com/maintenance/article/14875428/tractor-trailer-maintenance-for-ownerops-to-outrun-inspectors

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance plans yet another safety blitz – Brake Safety Week – and also has results from a one-day enforcement effort earlier this year. Also, it turns out that if you get into a specific kind of financial difficulty, you can set up an installment plan with the IRS. We'll explain how. And it doesn't appear the rate recession that freight is experiencing will improve any time soon. We'll break down the current market conditions and spot-freight data with Brent Hutto of Truckstop. 0:00 – Newscast 10:14 – Another safety blitz coming up – Brake Safety Week 25:09 – An IRS payment plan? 40:09 – Truckstop: Rate slump not going away

The filing season for the Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax, Form 2290, is officially open. We'll have a refresher on what you need to know. Also, a hot temper on the side of the road could have a lasting effect if your behavior is noted on a traffic ticket. We speak with the guys at Road Law about keeping your cool. And Jake Elovirta, CVSA's Director of Enforcement Programs, joins us to give you an idea of what you can expect at the group's next safety blitz, Operation Safe Driver. 0:00 – It's time to file Form 2290 again  10:23 – Keeping your cool at roadside 25:17– Roadcheck is over – here comes another safety blitz

In 2019, the U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) issued guidance through their AV 3.0 framework that specifically stated that going forward, federal trucking regulations from the FMCSA will no longer assume that a commercial vehicle driver must be a human present in the vehicle. This cleared the way for self-driving trucks to operate legally, as long as they comply with existing trucking regulations.Dan Goff, Director of External Affairs, Kodiak Robotics joined The Road to Autonomy Founder Grayson Brulte to discuss the current regulatory landscape for autonomous trucks in the United States.While in the long-term there will need to be new regulations crafted specifically for autonomous trucking, in the near-term, the existing rules provide a sufficient framework to begin deploying autonomous trucks in a compliant manner. Today, there are only a handful of regulations that don't neatly apply, and the industry has been working to solve those lingering issues.One key regulatory hurdle that Kodiak has worked on was developing an enhanced inspection program with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) that enables autonomous trucks to demonstrate an elevated level of vehicle safety checks compared to today's methods. Enhanced inspections have helped build confidence with law enforcement around autonomous trucking deployments.Today, 25 U.S. States have passed laws enabling and regulating autonomous vehicle deployments, further validating their legal ability to operate autonomous trucks complying with applicable regulations.While the patchwork of differing state laws is manageable currently, Dan believes eventually there will need to be a unified national regulatory framework governing autonomous trucking to enable broad interstate operations. But, the existing legal foundations for autonomous trucking deployments are in place today.Recorded on Wednesday, May 15, 2024Episode Chapters0:00 Current State of Autonomous Trucking Regulations3:28 Enhanced Inspections8:52 Evolving Autonomous Trucking Regulatory Landscape11:48 Autonomous Trucking Misconceptions--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy® is a leading source of data, insight and commentary on autonomous vehicles/trucks and the emerging autonomy economy™. The company has two businesses: The Road to Autonomy Indices, with Standard and Poor's Dow Jones Indices as the custom calculation agent; Media, which includes The Road to Autonomy and Autonomy Economy podcasts as well as This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Roadcheck isn't the only safety blitz this year; Operation Safe Driver is also coming up. Jake Elovirta of CVSA will be with us to give you an idea of what you can expect. Also, the winner of this year's Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award joins the program to discuss his life, his military experience and his post-military career. And the Ohio Turnpike is setting up a cashless system – although for some customers, tollbooths will remain in place. Chuck Cyrill of the Ohio Turnpike Commission explains. 0:00 – Newscast  10:22 – A military career that transitioned to trucking 24:59 – Roadcheck is here; another enforcement blitz is ahead

The OOIDA Foundation's market report shows a freight market still trying to shake off what weighs it down. But there are positive signs. Also, with the advent of LEDs, you can do all kinds of things with lights that were never possible before. Bryan Martin offers some examples. And we'll explain what you need to do in order to prep for this year's CVSA Roadcheck. 0:00 – Newscast  10:22 – Some positive signs in the freight market 24:59 – The wonderous things you can do with LEDs 40:23 – What you need to do to prep for Roadcheck

An effort in Illinois would put a cap on pain-and-suffering damages in trucking court cases in an attempt to combat “nuclear verdicts.” Also, Lewie Pugh, Doug Morris and Paul Torlina of OOIDA discuss the recent meeting of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and how it could affect you. Then, “normal” and “stable” are the two words being used to describe current market conditions. We speak with Brent Hutto of Truckstop about the numbers and the top regions and lanes from last week. 0:00 – Newscast 10:22 – CVSA's meeting and how it could affect you 24:59 – Effort in Illinois would cap ‘nuclear verdicts' 40:23 – Freight market: ‘normal and stable'

A well-paid trucker is a safe trucker. Michael Belzer of Wayne State University concluded that about both intrastate and interstate truckers. Also, the CVSA wants FMCSA to change inspection report procedures. Meanwhile, a rare unanimous decision by the Supreme Court has implications for the trucking industry. 0:00 – Newscast 10:22 – CVSA inspection petition – not a good idea 24:59 – Economist: Pay and safety go hand-in-hand in trucking

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New Jersey soon will increase the tax on both gas and diesel fuel – and a new law means those increases will continue to be automatic. Meanwhile, six states have legislation in the works dealing with ticket quotas. Also, Rodolfo Giacoman of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance talks about the CVSA's International Driver Excellence Award. And how many tickets is too many? We speak with the guys at Road Law to find out what happens when repeat offenders seek legal help. 0:00 – Newscast  10:22 – CVSA to honor trucker for excellence 24:59 – What do you do when you have too many tickets? 40:23 – Fuel tax headed up in New Jersey

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has updated its out-of-service criteria. The changes go into effect on Monday, April 1. Kerri Wirachowsky, CVSA's director of inspection programs, explains what changes were made and why. And Lewie Pugh argues that the people still have the power in our nation's capital – but they have to harness it to make change come about. He'll tell us the best and easiest way to do that. Also, what is the fuel of the future in the trucking industry? Two researchers are working on a project that looks at hydrogen combustion as an option. 0:00 – Update to out-of-service criteria 10:00 – Burning hydrogen one option for future truck engines 39:55 – Who has the power in D.C.?

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will change its out-of-service criteria on April 1. We'll find out what changes were made and why. Also, we'll have a roundtable with the folks from Land Line Magazine on the week's news, including the Truck Leasing Task Force, British Columbia's crackdown on infrastructure crashes, speed limiter legislation and more. And changes to OOIDA's Fighting For Truckers website will make it easier than ever to contact lawmakers about trucking issues. 0:00 – Newscast  10:00 – Changes made to out-of-service criteria 24:31 – Meeting on lease-purchase plans tops week's news 39:55 – New version of website makes it even easier to get involved

Fighting back against broker fraud and broker abuse starts with holding bad actors accountable. OOIDA has a new tool designed to make that a bit easier. Also, later this month, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will launch its Human Trafficking Awareness initiative. So what's involved? Jake Elovirta of CVSA comes on the show to explain. And 2023 ended on another down note in the spot market. But there are some bright spots to point out as we begin a new year with new hopes. Robert Rouse of DAT breaks down the latest numbers. 0:00 – Newscast  10:07 – New tool designed to help hold bad brokers accountable 24:49 – CVSA program looks to help combat human trafficking 39:14 – Some bright spots in the market as we start 2024

Transport Topics is the news leader in trucking and freight transportation. Today's daily briefing includes news about the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, GXO Logistics' earnings report, and a record amount paid to secure a crossing of the drought-stricken Panama Canal.

Inspirational Women Show Career Grit in Trucking  #women #podcast #trucking #careers The recent Bridging the Barrier event by Women's Trucking Federation of Canada showcased a number of topics that are needed in today's workplace. It was some of the presenters that were most inspirational to us and we wanted to showcase them for you here.  In this episode we hear from three inspirational women that had inspirational stories and showed true grit and determination during their career paths. In this episode Deborah Fraser of GFL Environmental, Kerri Wirachowsky of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, and Laura Muir with Polaris Transport share their stories in this inspirational episode. Learn more about the Women's Trucking Federation of Canada at www.wtfc.ca  This episode is sponsored by Bison Transport with many opportunities for truck drivers in their fleet across Canada. We have a wide variety of Canada Only positions for Owner-Operators to choose from! AND Bison has the steady freight to keep Owner-Operators moving!   You can learn more about Bison and the opportunities available at www.bisondriving.com   or call 1-800-527-5781 @BisonTransport #bisontransport   Have you heard of RS2000 Tax Services offering accounting services throughout Ontario? The firm specializes in truck drivers, owner operators, and farm based businesses. Work with people who know exactly what operators in your industry require to be profitable. Learn more at www.RS2000tax.com or call 1-800-304-3986   About the Show LISTEN TO THE PODCAST- The show is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com  , ITunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. Thanks for listening JOIN THE LEAD PEDAL PODCAST FAN CLUB  www.TheLeadPedalPodcastFanClub.com  LISTEN TO LEAD PEDAL RADIO at www.LeadPedalRadio.com  The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers talks all things trucking for people in the transportation industry helping them improve their business and careers. Interviews with industry professionals and truck drivers, trucking information, and other features on the industry are meant to be helpful for truck drivers and those in transportation. The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers has main episodes released every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with bonus material on other days. You can learn more about the host and show on our website and make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com  What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced - Led) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career or business. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn't know about many of these topics. Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com  Join The Lead Pedal Podcast Fan Club where are loyal fans get first chance at specials, discounts on merchandise and much more.The club is free to join and you can learn more at www.theleadpedalpodcastfanclub.com   

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is kicking the can down the road again with regard to broker transparency. Plus, what's going on with the proposed mandates of speed limiters and automatic emergency braking systems? Then, an over-the-road truck driver tells us how he made his dream of owning a monster truck a reality. And finally, a recap of the trucking issues discussed at the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's annual conference and exhibition. 0:00 – Newscast  9:51 – Kicking the can down the road on broker transparency 24:38– Monster truck dream 39:33 – CVSA annual conference

In this episode, the Armchair Attorney discusses his journey from defense attorney to the founder of Leffler Technologies, a software company tackling the preventative maintenance of commercial trailers. As the first person outside of Michelin to incubate with the Michelin Innovation Lab, Matthew received a grant to build out the solution. With the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) dropping this month, we could not be more excited! And it could not have come soon enough. According to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, nearly 1 in 5 of all commercial vehicles fail inspection and, as a result, are placed out of service. What's more, the American Transportation Research Institute found that between 2010 and 2018 verdicts against trucking companies have increased by nearly 51.7%. This is an industry-wide problem that we believe our technology will solve. We could not be here without the help of our critical partners including Wintrust, Reliance Partners, Contract Leasing Corporation, Michelin, Accounting & Business Services, Metafora, & Maynard Nexsen.

Thomas Wasson - Loaded and Rolling Host - FreightWaves - Chattanooga, TN Truck tech and parking, my interview with Wayleadr's Trucking expert Caolan Cullen - Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) holding annual road check - International Road Check from May 16 - 18 - focus on anti-lock braking systems (ABS) and cargo securement - Level I inspection = most detailed one DOT can do - many smaller fleets / owner ops will take the week off to avoid it Road Check data from 2022 - CVSA-certified inspectors did 59,026 inspections - resulting in 12,456 commercial vehicles, - and 3,714 CDL holders being put out of service.

LLN (3/10/23) – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has changes to its out-of-service criteria going into effect soon. Jeremy Disbrow of CVSA breaks down what truck drivers need to know. Also, from a snow plow driver who came to the rescue of stranded truckers to a Cabinet nominee with some worrying credentials, we'll tell you who's been good and who's been bad in recent news with some Roses and Razzberries. And every year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance conducts its Roadcheck inspection blitz. But it's not the only safety blitz anymore. We'll discuss that with Marty Ellis, who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker. 0:00 – Newscast.  09:43 – Out-of-service criteria. 24:03 – Roses and Razzberries. 38:47 – Safety blitzes.

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has scheduled this year's International Roadcheck event for May 16-18, CVSA announced Feb. 28. This year's event will feature an emphasis on anti-lock braking systems and cargo securement.

On today's episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by “Candy Land” director John Swab. We'll go deep inside the mind of the man behind the latest truck stop slasher movie.Due to an FAA system crash, all flights were grounded for a couple of hours Wednesday morning. FreightWaves' Rachel Premack talks about how tech is disrupting air travel in all the wrong ways.TForce Worldwide's Chris Steele talks about the intersection of tech and relationships. Rooster and SuperTrucker round things out with the latest on the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative; Tesla in the pool; WWE for sale; taking a semi off-roading; the dangers of dancing for TikTok on the highway and more.Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

On today's episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by “Candy Land” director John Swab. We'll go deep inside the mind of the man behind the latest truck stop slasher movie.Due to an FAA system crash, all flights were grounded for a couple of hours Wednesday morning. FreightWaves' Rachel Premack talks about how tech is disrupting air travel in all the wrong ways.TForce Worldwide's Chris Steele talks about the intersection of tech and relationships. Rooster and SuperTrucker round things out with the latest on the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative; Tesla in the pool; WWE for sale; taking a semi off-roading; the dangers of dancing for TikTok on the highway and more.Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

This year the NATSO Foundation's Truck Repair and Roadside Safety ShareGroup received a special briefing from Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Director of Compliance and Enforcement Programs Jake Elovirta. Elovirta spoke about state Move Over Laws, their differences, what NATSO members need to know and how we can advance public awareness on roadside safety. We invited Elovirta onto NATSO's podcast to share his expertise with listeners. Elovirta shared information to help keep roadside service technicians safe on the side of the road. With special guests: Jake Elovirta, director of compliance and enforcement programs, Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and Tiffany Wlazlowski Neuman, Vice President, Public Affairs, NATSO Hosted by: Amy Toner, Executive Director, NATSO Foundation

"Trucking Stakeholders Express Concerns Over Electronic Identifiers [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] A proposal by federal regulators to require unique electronic identifiers on large trucks wasn't well received by many of the nation's motor carriers and independent t" "--START AD- #TheMummichogblogOfMalta Amazon Top and Flash Deals(Affiliate Link - You will support our translations if you purchase through the following link) - https://amzn.to/3CqsdJH Compare all the top travel sites in just one search to find the best hotel deals at HotelsCombined - awarded world's best hotel price comparison site. (Affiliate Link - You will support our translations if you purchase through the following link) - https://www.hotelscombined.com/?a_aid=20558 “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets."""" #Jesus #Catholic. Smooth Radio Malta is Malta's number one digital radio station, playing Your Relaxing Favourites - Smooth provides a ‘clutter free' mix, appealing to a core 35-59 audience offering soft adult contemporary classics. We operate a playlist of popular tracks which is updated on a regular basis. https://smooth.com.mt/listen/ Follow on Telegram: https://t.me/themummichogblogdotcom Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/themummichogblogofmalta Blogspot: https://themummichogblogofmalta.blogspot.com/ END AD---" "ruckers. In fact, the large majority of the more than 2,000 comments sampled on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's website were clearly either vehemently opposed to the idea, or took a wait-and-see position. FMCSA floated the idea in a Sept. 23 Federal Register advance notice of proposed rulemaking, saying truck unique electronic identifier technology capable of wirelessly communicating when queried by federal or state motor carrier safety enforcement personnel had the potential to improve efficiency and safety on the roadways, enabling enforcement agencies to focus their efforts on high-risk carriers and drivers. CVSA logo The ANPRM was posted in response to petition requests by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, first in 2010 and again in 2015. “As industry continues to grow and more and more people take to the roads, it is imperative that we leverage technology where possible to improve the efficacy of our enforcement programs,” CVSA said in written comments that closed Nov. 22. Those supporting the potential of the idea, but withholding full support due to various uncertainties, included American Trucking Associations, the Truckload Carriers Association and the National Association of Chemical Distributors. A sample of hundreds of owner-operators and small truckers, as well as the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, were strongly opposed. Comments by the PrePass Safety Alliance and Drivewyze Inc. also were critical. Among the comments: • ATA emphasizes that FMCSA should only move forward with a proposal to mandate electronically broadcasting a universal identifier if these steps would generate well-defined safety benefits that outweigh the costs to the industry and law enforcement,” ATA wrote. “ATA supports efforts to investigate the concept of commercial vehicles being required to broadcast a unique identifier electronically, with proper guardrails on data security and data retention. ATA believes that this concept, as proposed by CVSA, does not require the creation of a new identifier or the inclusion of additional data.” Truckload Carriers Association logo • “The Truckload Carriers Association is reluctant to provide our support for the proposal without addressing important concerns regarding cybersecurity, data ownership, inspection policies and cost,” TCA wrote. “For TCA to endorse such a mandate, the initiative must effectively ensure the security of information and protection of data ownership rights for carriers and drivers.” • The Chemical Distributors urged FMCSA to not move

LLN (11/17/22) – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is asking federal regulators to require what's called unique electronic identifiers on trucks. And the proposal raises all kinds of concerns. Also, you've broken out the winter coats and gloves, the chains are loaded up in the event you'll need them out on the road – but don't forget about your engine. Nick Rivera of Mobil Delvac gives us some tips for keeping your engine running through the winter months. And a bill in the Pennsylvania General Assembly would allow trucks to be up to 2,000 pounds heavier to accommodate the batteries for electric-powered trucks. 0:00 – Newscast.  10:05 – Winter prep. 24:29 – Unique electronic identifiers. 39:23 – Paving the way for electric trucks.

Commercial motor vehicle inspectors in North America conducted 38,117 inspections Aug. 21-27 during Brake Safety Week, placing 13.3% of vehicles out of service for brake-related violations. Inspectors in the United States, Canada and Mexico also identified and documented 6,305 brake hose/tube chafing violations, a common brake-related violation that was the focus of this year's special brake safety enforcement effort, according to an announcement Nov. 15 by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance.

Commercial motor vehicle inspectors in North America conducted 38,117 inspections Aug. 21-27 during Brake Safety Week, placing 13.3% of vehicles out of service for brake-related violations. Inspectors in the United States, Canada and Mexico also identified and documented 6,305 brake hose/tube chafing violations, a common brake-related violation that was the focus of this year's special brake safety enforcement effort, according to an announcement Nov. 15 by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance.

Join host Christine Morris of Trinity Logistics, as she shares November's freight market information and news that may impact you. This episode is also where she shares Trinity's available dedicated lanes. If interested in any of the available lanes, reach out to Nick Davidson of Trinity at nick.davidson@trinitylogistics.com or 302-404-1043.

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance approved a new standard and procedure designed to govern inspections of autonomous commercial motor vehicles. CVSA President Chris Nordloh, a major with the Texas Department of Public Safety, said in a release it will provide law enforcement “with the information they need to be confident about the roadworthiness of autonomous trucks operating on our roadways.”

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance approved a new standard and procedure designed to govern inspections of autonomous commercial motor vehicles. CVSA President Chris Nordloh, a major with the Texas Department of Public Safety, said in a release it will provide law enforcement “with the information they need to be confident about the roadworthiness of autonomous trucks operating on our roadways.”

In episode 25 of Trucking Fitness Radio, Dr. Mark spoke to Rodolfo Giacoman, Program Manager of North American Fatigue Management Program from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance! We talked about everything from how Rodolfo grew up in Mexico and got into the trucking industry to the impact drivers' health can have on fatigue while driving! Learn how to improve retention and mitigate risk of unhealthy drivers here - https://supplychainfitness.com/ Follow Dr. Mark on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/truckingcompanywellnessprogram-truck-driver-trucking-healthandwellness/ 

Commercial vehicle inspectors in the U.S., Canada and Mexico combined to conduct more than 59,000 inspections during 2022 International Roadcheck, placing 12,456 vehicles and 3,714 drivers out of service. Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance sponsors the event, which was held May 17-19. Each year, CVSA highlights an aspect of the roadside inspection, and this year, the focus was on wheel ends. Of the top 10 vehicle out-of-service violations, tires ranked second and wheels were seventh.

Commercial vehicle inspectors in the U.S., Canada and Mexico combined to conduct more than 59,000 inspections during 2022 International Roadcheck, placing 12,456 vehicles and 3,714 drivers out of service. Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance sponsors the event, which was held May 17-19. Each year, CVSA highlights an aspect of the roadside inspection, and this year, the focus was on wheel ends. Of the top 10 vehicle out-of-service violations, tires ranked second and wheels were seventh.

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance conducts two major brake inspection initiatives each year, and year over year, the brake defect out-of-service rate remains about the same. Why aren't we making progress in bringing that rate down? Will Schaefer is the Director of Safety Programs at the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, and he has some thoughts on why the OOS rate isn't improving. It's got little to do with the brakes themselves. Schaefer and HDT's Jim Park dig into some of the some of the reasons behind the seemingly immovable brake defect out-of-service rate, including: cursory equipment inspections. technicians that don't understand the brake safety regulations. poor driver training related to equipment inspections. This episode is sponsored by CAT Scale. Learn more about its WeighMyTruck app ➡ http://www.weighmytruck.com/

Ahead of Brake Safety Week 2022, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance weeklong outreach and inspection initiative focused on braking systems and starting this Sunday, Aug. 21, we're listening back to the 2021 Overdrive Radio podcast talk with Pennsylvania-based former local-department officer and long-certified DOT inspector Andy Blair. Looking at the landscape for commercial truck inspections generally, Blair sees plenty missed opportunities when it comes to troopers helping truckers to understand out-of-service violations. All too frequently, violations that put an owner-op or other driver out of service simply aren't explained at the point of inspection. Too many trucking companies large and small don't invest in the CVSA out-of-service criteria handbook, the only place you'll find those criteria in all their minutiae, according to Blair. The equipment category that takes up the largest number of pages therein? Brakes, of course, and specifically clamp-type drum brakes. In this edition of Overdrive Radio, Blair runs through the specifics of the "20% rule" when it comes to clamp-type brake adjustment, among the most common of brake violations. Fundamentally, as he outlined in a document that's excerpted here below, if 20% or greater percentage of a truck's brakes are defective, that unit is out of service. With the Brake Safety Week inspection blitz kicking off nationwide Sunday, listen back to my full discussion with Blair, and find distilled information from him via the post that houses the podcast: https://www.overdriveonline.com/15114023 In addition to Blair's considered thoughts, in the wake of the podcast's original airing in August of 2021, Kansas Highway Patrol Public Information Officer and trooper/inspector Nick Wright offered some points of clarity about roadside realities when it comes to out-of-service brake adjustment, with a real-world example to illustrate it, you can read via this link: https://www.overdriveonline.com/channel-19/article/15114162/outofservice-adjustment-more-on-roadside-brake-violations

The 2022 Operation Safe Driver Week is scheduled for July 10-16, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced on March 29. During the heightened enforcement operation, law enforcement will be issuing warnings and citations to commercial motor vehicle and passenger vehicle drivers engaging in unsafe driving behaviors, such as speeding, distracted driving, following too closely, improper lane change, and drunk or drugged driving, CVSA said.

Looking at the landscape for commercial truck inspections, Pennsylvania-based former local-department officer and long-certified DOT inspector Andy Blair sees plenty missed opportunities when it comes to troopers helping truckers when it comes to knowledge of out-of-service violations. All too frequently, violations that put an owner-op or other driver out of service simply aren't explained at the point of inspection. Too many trucking companies large and small, furthermore, he knows, don't invest in the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance out-of-service criteria handbook, the only place you'll find those criteria in all their minutiae. The equipment category that takes up the largest number of pages therein? Why, brakes, of course. In today's edition of Overdrive Radio, Blair runs us through the specifics of the "20% rule" when it comes to clamp-type brake adjustment, among the most common of brake violations. Fundamentally, as he outlined in a document that's excerpted in the post that houses this podcast at OverdriveOnline.com, if 20% or greater percentage of a truck's brakes are defective, that unit is out of service. Hear our full discussion with Blair in the podcast, and visit this page for more textual detail on the brakes OOS violations ahead of the Brake Safety Week enforcement blitz, kicking off August 22: https://www.overdriveonline.com/15114023 Find states and regions where brakes enforcement is most prioritized all around the country via this link: https://www.overdriveonline.com/csas-data-trail/article/15113995/where-brakes-vehicle-enforcement-is-most-intense

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's Brake Safety Week demonstrates just how important it is to have properly operating brakes. In this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix, Frank Gilboy shares practical tips on vehicle inspections and how fleets can ensure their brakes are in good working order.

LLN (4/12/21) – Every year, the CVSA – the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance – conducts its annual Roadcheck safety blitz. So what do you need to do to prepare for the event? Also, Land Line Magazine Managing Editor Jami Jones gets frequently asked what it takes to put out an issue of the magazine? She’s about to tell us with a behind-the-scenes tour of the process. And vehicles miles traveled taxes are getting more notice in our nation’s capital and elsewhere. But more than one version of this system is possible. We’ll discuss the options and more. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:15 – Gearing up for Roadcheck. 25:08 – Behind the scenes at Land Line Magazine. 39:59 – Vehicle miles traveled taxes, again?

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has canceled this year's North American Inspectors Championship, which had been scheduled to take place in August in Minneapolis. The championship event coincides with American Trucking Associations' National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships, and ATA had previously announced that event was being canceled. Both organizations plan to hold their 2022 event in August in Indianapolis.

In today's edition of Overdrive Radio, we'll hear from Captain Jon Olsen of Minnesota State Patrol's truck enforcement unit, one of many sources for Overdrive's reporting about the federal DataQs system that went live earlier this week: https://www.overdriveonline.com/regulations/article/15063803/criticism-of-dataqs-review-system-continues-to-rise Overdrive Editorial Director Max Heine and Senior Editor Todd Dills dug into the FMCSA's data around the DataQs system, doing scads of interviews over the last several months as well, and Olsen's state of Minnesota was one of two states that emerged as a model for a potential national reform effort in early stages as we speak. When a DataQs challenge cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the carrier, Minnesota offers the chance for an appeal to a review panel that includes not only supervisory staff from the State Patrol itself but also outside representatives from industry, introducing a measure of fairness that has been uncommon for DataQs routed back to the issuing state jurisdiction. In this podcast, Olsen describes the state's full process as well as offers more general advice to motor carriers on succeeding in their DataQs challenge efforts. Also in the podcast: Save the Date -- February 25, 3 p.m. Central time, we'll be hosting a live discussion with former Kansas Highway Patrol Captain Chris Turner, who's now with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, and former owner-operator Christopher Haney, who's now safety and human resources director for 130-truck end dump puller Payne Trucking, out of Fredericksburg, Virginia. Both men are fountains of knowledge around DataQs – Chris Haney's got a so-far unblemished record in his DataQs efforts, for instance, and both he and Turner will offer plenty in the way of helpful tips on succeeding in DataQs challenges. You'll have an opportunity to ask questions of them, too. And you can help us prep for the talk by sending those questions in advance directly. Reach out via our podcast message line at 530-408-6423 and let us know your question about violation or other challenges in DataQs. We'll be sure to get some answers. Follow this link to register for the live discussion to find out just where it will take place online: https://www.overdriveonline.com/page/dataqwebcast

AUTONOMOUS TRUCKS SPECIAL REPORT: There are only a few dozen autonomous trucks on America's highways today, but the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is already thinking about how to police them. They aren't above the law. It's up to people like our guest, Will Schaefer, the Director of Safety Programs at CVSA, to figure out how trucking's safety rules can be applied to trucks that have no drivers. How will police officers pull over trucks that they can't communicate with directly? Can you charge a computer with causing, or not avoiding, a crash? Will Schaefer muses on how enforcement could proceed in the years to come. links CVSA on Facebook CVSA.org Follow HDT on social media: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn

In this episode, Doug, Dave and Mike highlight the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), the organization whose mission is to improve commercial motor vehicle safety and uniformity through inspections and enforcement. There is a lot of misunderstanding surrounding CVSA inspections, scores and various results. The guys discuss the differences, including what is and what is not a violation, violation versus out of service condition and more. For more information visit: https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.asp (https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.asp) Follow Alcoa® Wheels: Facebook: http://facebook.com/alcoawheels (facebook.com/alcoawheels) Twitter: https://twitter.com/alcoawheels (@alcoawheels) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alcoawheels/ (@alcoawheels) YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmerica (https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmerica) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheels (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheels) Join our mailing list: http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribe (http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribe) Contact us: http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast (http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast)

LLN (4/11/19) – As our vehicles become more technologically advanced, they produce more data. So who owns that, and how might it be used? Also, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance too action recently on personal conveyance, crash data and hazmat haulers. Meanwhile, more states look for highway money from alternative fuel vehicles. We’ll have information about upcoming truck shows. And we’ll have an update on Hours of Service reform. 0:00-9:57 – Newscast 9:57-24:43 – Personal conveyance, crash data and hazmat haulers 24:43-39:38 – Alternative fuel taxes 39:38-49:22 – Data privacy; Hours of Service

Guest: Kerri Wirachowsky, director of roadside inspection programs, Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. Trucking from the U.S. into Canada is far more complex than just moving a load from state-to-state. While many Canadian trucking regulations regarding safety are similar to those in the U.S., if you aren’t careful you could find yourself on the receiving end of a citation or even be denied entry. In this installment of “Eyes on the Road,” presented by PrePass, host Evan Lockridge discusses what truckers and fleet managers need to know about truck safety rules before entering the Great White North. The guest is Kerri Wirachowsky, past head of enforcement program evaluation with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation. Today, she serves as the director of roadside inspection programs at the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. “Eyes on the Road” is the official podcast from HELP Inc.’s PrePass, the premiere provider of weigh station bypass, toll payment services and trucking data visualization software in North America. Follow the links near the top of this page to subscribe, so you can be the first to hear this twice-a-month presentation, while you can listen to the earlier nine episodes just below.

CVSA’s (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance) annual Brake Safety Week is Sept. 16-22. During this event, inspectors will be performing Level 1 inspections and paying special attention to braking components. Listen in as Kevin Pfost provides some maintenance tips to help fleets avoid violations. Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years. Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com

Trucking-News with Ruthann Trucking-News weekly wrap-up with Ruthann has a packed house of information this week. Inaction blitz, A North Carolina Town is outlawing Truck parking at your house. All new thats all about trucking. DOT checking a rig Truck drivers living in the eastern North Carolina city of Rocky Mount will no longer be allowed to park their rigs at their homes, effective Oct. 8, after the passage of an ordinance on July 9. Rocky Mount’s city council adopted an ordinance that bans the parking of commercial vehicles and/or trailers longer than 25 feet or weighing more than 10,000 pounds, which includes Class 3-8 trucks, in residential areas. Also this year’s area of focus for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck (Roadcheck) is hours-of-service (HOS) compliance. The annual enforcement campaign, scheduled June 5-7, 2018, is a 72-hour inspection blitz of commercial motor vehicles (CMV) and drivers in jurisdictions throughout the United States. CVSA-certified CMV inspectors will primarily perform North American Standard Level I Inspections during the event. The procedures for a roadside inspection are the same as any other day of the year, but the likelihood of being stopped for the comprehensive driver and vehicle inspection increases during Roadcheck. CVSA uses the annual event to emphasize a specific category of violations. Roadcheck 2018 will focus on HOS compliance. It was the top reason drivers were placed out of service during last year’s Roadcheck, according to CVSA. The 2018 event allows enforcement a medium by which to educate drivers on the topic. “Although the electronic logging device (ELD) rule that went into effect on Dec. 18, 2017, does not change any of the underlying hours-of-service rules or exceptions, the ELD mandate placed a spotlight on hours-of-service compliance,” said CVSA President Capt. Christopher Turner of the Kansas Highway Patrol. “We thought this year would be a perfect opportunity to focus on the importance of the hours-of-service regulations.” https://www.overdriveonline.com/annual-roadcheck-inspection-spree-slated-for-early-june-focus-on-hours-violations/    

Guest: Terry Maple with HELP Inc This week, July 15-21, truck drivers are receiving extra scrutiny from law enforcement across the country as part of Operation Safe Driver Week. The event is organized by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, the same group who puts together the annual three-day truck inspection blitz known as Roadcheck, held earlier this year, as well as Brake Safety Week, set for September 16-22. In this podcast, Evan Lockridge speaks with Terry Maple, who served with the Kansas Highway Patrol for more than 30 years before retiring a few years ago as the department’s superintendent and CEO. They discuss the perceptions surrounding the events. They also talk about how both trucking fleets and drivers can use these enforcement events to actually improve their federal safety scores and what’s the benefit of doing so. Eyes on the Road is the official podcast from PrePass, the premier weigh station bypass service for the trucking industry in North America.

Trucking News and the weekly wrap up with Ruthann. This week Inspections are hitting drivers in a different way. Now that E-logs have come on the scene there is less violations. Therefore DOT is having to find new ways to fine Truckers. http://content.blubrry.com/talkcdl/Weekly_Wrap_up_with_Ruthann-6-23-2018.mp3 Trucker Beach Bound - Trucking News Doing a Pre-trip and a post trip will help drivers avoid new tactics. Make sure of leaks and seal before your next trip. Drivers should inspect lights and tires also. Make your company keep the truck free of fines. Drivers will pay a heavy price if they are not complying with DOT rules. Operation Safe Driver Week, an annual enforcement spree put on by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, is set this year for July 15-21. During the blitz inspectors will be hitting on Seat Belt Violators, Traffic Violators, and all compliances. Pay attention to these violations  this week which  include speeding, distracted driving, texting, failure to use a seat belt, following too closely, improper lane change, failure to obey traffic control devices and more. Of which are all major violations that can cost truckers money, job loss and or suspensions. Also The Trucker that went to the beach... A truck driver took a ride on the wild side after his GPS apparently led him onto a North Carolina beach. The driver of the Interstate Van Lines truck told news reporters he was supposed to be driving south on Route 12 Monday but somehow ended up travelling north. He tried to find a place to turn around but instead reached the end of the road – quite literally – and ended up stuck on the beach in Corolla, North Carolina, a small village in the Outer Banks. This and more News in Trucking on this weeks TalkCDL's Weekly Wrap up with Ruthann. Thank you for all you posters, Love Much! Trucker http://content.blubrry.com/talkcdl/2nd_Amendment_Truckers_.mp3 http://www.facebook.com/talkcdl  

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck is June 5-7, 2018. Tune in to this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix for guidance on proper inspection and maintenance procedures to help avoid violations for brake system and brake adjustment issues, which together account for 42% of all violations. Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years. Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com

The spring meeting of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance was held recently, and several representatives of OOIDA were there. As you would imagine, the subjects of ELDs and autonomous vehicles came up quite a bit. Terry Scruton talks about what was said with Dale Watkins and Lewie Pugh of OOIDA’s Business Services Department.

The recent meeting of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance highlighted some disagreements between the FMCSA and law enforcement over just how well the ELD mandate is going. Terry Scruton talks with OOIDA’s Director of Safety and Security Operations Doug Morris.

Several times every year, law enforcement from across the U.S. gather for a meeting of the CVSA – the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, the group that sets the out of service criteria for truckers. This year, in addition to hosting a listening session on autonomous vehicles, they also discussed something extraordinarily important to truckers – that the enforcement community is nowhere near ready to implement ELDs. Terry Scruton talks with OOIDA Manager of Federal Affairs Jay Grimes.

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance spring conference is coming up soon and there are a couple of smaller issues that could get some attention. Terry Scruton finds out more from OOIDA Director of Security Operations Doug Morris.

Between June 4th-6th 2013, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will be conducting its annual roadcheck with 10,000 inspectors across the United States. Inspectors will be paying special attention to possible HOS and Vehicle Safety violations pertaining to the FMCSA's Compliance, Safety and Accountability Program (CSA). Regulatory expert, Richard Wilson of Trans Products Tran Services joins us as our guest to discuss the 2013 CVSA Roadcheck and what professional CMV drivers can do to improve their chances of passing.