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The Transportation Industry needs more Flexibility with Hours of Service Rules

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The Transportation Industry needs more Flexibility with Hours of Service Rules Ever since the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) implemented the 14 hour clock rule professional truck drivers have had trouble handling traffic congestion, weather, long loading/unloading times and other unforeseen events they encountered while on our nations interstates. The 14 hour rule limits […]

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Are Shippers Taking Advantage of the Electronic Logging Mandate?

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Are Shippers Taking Advantage of the Electronic Logging Mandate? It is no secret that some unscrupulous shippers and consignees have taken advantage of the transportation industry by charging exorbitant fees, fines and charges when a driver misses a delivery appointment. Of course, this only flows one way. If a driver has an appointment at 1pm […]

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