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Owner Operator Direct 3/30/18 Owner Operator Direct 3/30/18

ELD Hard Enforcement Starting April 1st

"On April 1st, law enforcement officials will begin issuing out-of-service orders to truckers who are not in compliance..."

Owner Operator Direct 3/14/18 Owner Operator Direct 3/14/18

FMCSA Announces Temporary 90 Day ELD Waiver for Agriculture and Livestock... Again!

"FMCSA grants another temporary, 90 day ELD waiver to agriculture and livestock haulers..."

Owner Operator Direct 11/19/17 Owner Operator Direct 11/19/17

ELD Violations Won't Impact CSA Scores Until April 1st

The FMCSA said that a driver found with no ELD or AOBRD will be cited and could face costly fines for having no log, but the violation will not impact...

Owner Operator Direct 7/19/17 Owner Operator Direct 7/19/17

Congress Discusses Delaying the ELD Mandate

Congress finally sat down to discuss the ELD mandate...

Owner Operator Direct 7/16/17 Owner Operator Direct 7/16/17

FMCSA's ELD Summer Tour

The FMCSA is going on tour across the country to educate truckers on ELD's...

Owner Operator Direct 6/14/17 Owner Operator Direct 6/14/17

ELD APPEAL DENIED BY SUPREME COURT

The June 12th decision means the Court will not hold hearings on the constitutionality of the mandate, and leaves in place the December 18, 2017 ELD rule deadline. Here is everything you need to know to prepare yourself...

Owner Operator Direct 6/14/17 Owner Operator Direct 6/14/17

ELDs 101 - A Guide to Electronic Logging Devices

To help understand the rule, who it affects, the timeline for implementation and the penalties for drivers and carriers found to be non-compliant, Owner Operator Direct has prepared the following summary...

Dave Delaney 11/10/16 Dave Delaney 11/10/16

LEGAL CHALLENGE TO ELD MANDATE DISMISSED BY 7TH CIRCUIT COURT

The challenge argued the rule is unconstitutional, that it violates drivers’ fourth amendment rights to privacy and that the rule does not meet standards set by Congress for an ELD mandate. The court disagreed.

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Aug 15, 2023

Your Ultimate Checklist for Brake Safety Week 2023

Aug 15, 2023

Brace for Impact: The most awaited Brake Safety Week is around the corner. It's time to rev up your game and ensure you're ahead of the curve. Here's a glimpse into what to expect and how to prepare.

Aug 15, 2023

Aug 1, 2023

The Yellow Trucking Shutdown: Everything You Need to Know

Aug 1, 2023

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Jun 29, 2023

Dealing with Summer Traffic Jams

Jun 29, 2023

As a commercial driver, getting stuck in traffic jams is sometimes unavoidable, particularly in the busy summer months. However, you can safely maneuver through the stop-and-go congestion and limit your time stuck in summer traffic jams with the right strategies.

Jun 29, 2023

Jun 22, 2023

Driving In Summer: Ways to Keep Cool

Jun 22, 2023

Summer has arrived and so has the heat. While the majority of commercial vehicles today are equipped with air conditioning, any time spent outside the comforts of “AC” puts professional drivers at greater risk of heat-related illnesses, as well as fatigue. By taking some precautions, drivers can help keep cool and make their trips comfortable and safe all season long.

Jun 22, 2023

Jun 2, 2023

Operation Safe Driver Week to Focus on Speeding

Jun 2, 2023

From July 9 to 15, law enforcement personnel throughout North America will be cracking down on drivers who break the law as part of the annual Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Operation Safe Driver Week.

Jun 2, 2023