In 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...
read moreSTC In The News: TN Truck Thought Podcast Episode 15: Beyond Compliance – Truck Safety Is More Than Just Following Regulations
In Episode 15 of the Tripple T Podcast, STC’s P. Sean Garney and Steve Keppler discusses ways to incentivize investment in proven safety tools, technologies and programs among motor carriers and how an FMCSA’ sponsored Beyond Compliance Program could reduce crashes in...
read moreSTC In The News: Labor, climate costs loom large for trucking in 2024
In this article in FreightWaves, STC’s P. Sean Garney talks about the legislative and regulatory landscape in 2024. Read/listen to the full article...
read moreSTC In The News: Drilling Deep: Looking at 2024 regulatory landscape with Scopelitis
Host John Kingston talks about the strength of diesel prices relative to crude and as 2023 wraps up, STC’s P. Sean Garney discusses the 2024 regulatory landscape facing the trucking industry. Watch the video discussion...
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