In The News: Election-year politics could slam brakes on trucking regulations
At the recent FreightWaves Enterprise Fleet Summit, STC’s co-director P. Sean Garney, commented on the regulatory challenges large fleets can expect to face in the coming year, after November’s election. Listen to the full “fireside chat”...
read moreIn The News: Trucking regulations outlook: FMCSA turnovers create challenges
At the recent Motive Vision 24 conference in Nashville STC’s co-director P. Sean Garney spoke about the revolving door at the FMCSA, saying the temperament of the administrator has a lot to do with what gets done. He also noted that “acting” administrators are less...
read moreIn The News: Scopelitis seminar delves into lease purchase deals, M&A, ESG and more
One of the key takeaways from the Scopelitis three-day seminar was FMCSA inspections where STC’s co-director Stephen Keppler provided data and commentary on the use of remote investigations and their effectiveness and what it could mean for the future of motor carrier...
read moreIn The News: Drug Clearinghouse Creates Advantages, Challenges for Industry
The Clearinghouse was intended to make the highways safer by identifying drivers who are prohibited to drive a commercial motor vehicle because of drug or alcohol violation. STC’s co-director P. Sean Garney, notes the Clearinghouse is working as intended, but as of...
read moreIn The News: Scopelitis co-director: False hours-of-service log reports rise despite ELDs
At the recent 3-day Scopelitis Transportation Law Seminar in Indianapolis, STC’s Co-Director, P. Sean Garney’s presentation covered compliance with the hours of service rules. Garney noted, among other things, that “false log” violations are quickly becoming the most...
read moreIn The News: Regulatory Issues Highlight Motive Panel Discussion
During a Vision 24 Motive Innovation Summit panel discussion in Nashville, TN, STC’s Co-Director, P. Sean Garney, along with other panelists, discussed various anticipated regulatory issues. Some topics of interest include the “permanent transition” state the FMCSA...
read moreIn The News: How to Get More Out of Commercial Driver Vehicle Inspections
Pre-trip and post-trip driver vehicle inspections are an important part of keeping vehicles running safely on the highways. In this article, STC’s Co-Director, Steve Keppler, also former investigator and inspector for FHWA’s Office of Motor Carriers (currently...
read moreSTC In The News: TN Truck Thought Podcast Episode 16
In this episode, STC’s Co-Directors, P. Sean Garney and Steve Keppler share their thoughts and predictions on which truck-related issues will make headlines in 2024. Some of the discussion topics included bipartisan infrastructure law, drug and alcohol testing, speed...
read moreSTC in the News: Keppler Appointed 2nd Vice Chair of ATA Law Enforcement Advisory Board
Scopelitis Transportation Consulting’s Steve Keppler has been named 2nd vice chair of the American Trucking Associations’ Law Enforcement Advisory Board. Comprising a vast array of experience in federal, state, local law enforcement, and the trucking industry, ATA’s...
read moreSTC In The News: Is FMCSA tipping its hand on carrier safety fitness?
In this January 12, 2024 article in Freightwaves, STC’s P. Sean Garney offered his opinion regarding the FMCSA publication of its “notice of data availability” (NODA), and what it may mean for motor carriers. Read or listen to the article...
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