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Agency releases rule that would prohibit carriers, others from coercing drivers

A proposed rule prohibiting carriers, shippers, brokers and others from coercing drivers to drive beyond hours of service limits or other federal rules has been released by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.  

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Carolina Casualty: May 2014 Newsletter

An all too often overlooked training opportunity in the trucking industry is dispatcher training. Most carriers understand the importance and benefit of an ongoing training program for drivers, but dispatchers are also an important part of your company’s over all safety performance and profitability. In the highly competitive market for quality, qualified drivers it is […]

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FMCSA Starts New Rule on Insurance Minimums

The time has come to take a close look at the minimum insurance requirements for trucking, says the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. In a new report to Congress the agency said it is clear that the current minimums need to be reevaluated.

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Freight Train Blues Hit Car Supplies

Auto Makers Feel Pinch of Delays; Will New Production Shifts Affect Deliveries? New cars and trucks—including some of the season’s hottest sellers—are stacked up outside U.S. factories as auto makers and railroads struggle to overcome delays brought on by winter weather and the rise of production outside the Midwest.  WSJ Article – Railcar Shortage 24 Apr […]

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Comments on behalf of AHAA regarding Application for an Exemption from Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles FMCSA-2014-0096

AHAA submits that the petition by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles strikes this balance, is consistent with the National Transportation Policy, and should be deemed procedures acceptable to the FMCSA upon the action of any state regulatory authority. AHAA Filed Comments FMCSA 2014-0096

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NTI Driver Training School Presentation for AHAA’s April 2014 Conference

AHAA Driver Training School by Andrew Mcloughlin

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Vehicle Handling Presentation for AHAA’s April 2014 Conference

Vehicle Handling Policies and Procedures – Presented by Rick Beroza Vehicle Handling Manual

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Driver Retention Presentation for AHAA’s April 2014 Conference

Driver Retention by Chris Carroll Driver Retention

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Car Haul Registry Presentation for AHAA’s April 2014 Conference

Concept Review and Discussion By Tom Ogrodowski CH Registry

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