Tag Archives: EOBR
Court Nixes FMCSA’s EOBR Rule
It’s back to the drawing board for the FMCSA’s proposed rule on EOBRs. On Friday, a federal appeals court vacated the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s 2010 rule requiring repeat hours-of-service-rule violators to use electronic onboard recorders. Saying the proposed … [Read more]
New EOBR Technology from Rand McNally helps Truck Companies
As a truck accident lawyer, I know that safety regulations don’t translate into saved lives unless the regulations are enforced. In particular, the argument over whether it is safe for drivers to drive 10 hours versus 11 is meaningless if … [Read more]
Bipartisan Bill to Require EOBRs in Trucks
What better way to reduce truck accidents than by strictly enforcing Hours of Service rules with electronic on-board recording devices (EOBRs)? This truck accident attorney is pleased by newly proposed bipartisan legislation that calls for universal installation of EOBRs in … [Read more]
Efficiency vs. Safety in Truck Driving Hours-of-Service Regulation
In my work as a truck accident attorney, I have handled many cases involving trucking accidents caused by driver fatigue and violations of Hours-of-Service laws. Would changing the rules regarding the length of truckers’ workdays and work weeks mean fewer … [Read more]
FMCSA Moves Closer to Publishing Pair of Key Trucking Safety Regulations
Last Thursday the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved a proposed rule by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) that would require the use of electronic onboard recorders or EOBRs by certain trucking fleets. According to … [Read more]