Blue Ink Tech Blog

On June 28, The US Supreme Court overruled the Chevron Deference, which will likely lead to the undermining of many federal regulations. In the long term, this is very likely to affect the trucking industry and the regulations set in place by the FMCSA including those surrounding electronic logging devices (ELDs).

Transporting cargo on a semi-trailer comes with a host of responsibilities, one of which is ensuring the load is safely and securely covered with a tarp. Proper tarping not only protects the freight from the elements but also ensures the safety of other drivers on the road. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of proper tarping, its relation to load securement practices, and the time investment required to do it right. Finally, we will share a few dos and don'ts to help you master the art of tarping.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is responsible for regulating the trucking industry to ensure the safety of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) on the road. One of the key aspects of maintaining safety is enforcing regular inspections of CMVs to guarantee that they are in good working condition. We'll dive into the Minimum Periodic Inspection Standards (MPIS) set by the FMCSA, outline the main components of these inspections, and highlight the importance of following these standards for the trucking industry.

In recent weeks we’ve all seen ELDs being added to the FMCSA’s revoked list. They seem to be dropping like flies under the new scrutiny of compliance issues that the FMCSA has undertaken. So how does this happen, and how can you tell if your ELD provider is at risk of being revoked?