The History of Hot Shot Trucking in North America
September 5, 2023 | Dan Boaz
Businesses facing shipping emergencies have long counted on hot shot trucking to fill the gaps. But the hotshot field didn’t just pop into existence as it is today. Rather, this bastion of emergency shipping developed slowly over time, emerging and expanding in tandem with the rest of the trucking industry. From the earliest days of pre-automotive transport to the modern era of brokers, reshoring, and JIT production systems, hot shot providers have tailored their services to the most pressing logistical challenges of their eras. By learning this history, businesses can better appreciate the true dynamism of hotshot trucking and understand what it has to offer in any environment. We Can Help " Hot Shot Trucking Prehistory \n Understanding the history of hotshot trucking, ironically, starts with looking back toward a time when there were no trucks! Long before the invention of the...
What is Hot Shot Trucking? aka HotShot Trucking
August 21, 2023 | Dan Boaz
Modern business is all about strict timelines. Whether your field is manufacturing, extraction, retail, or research and development, your operations are bound to rely on a variety of activities that operate in tandem. The most minor of supply shortages can throw these activities off, potentially costing you thousands of dollars just for a few hours' delay. Success thus hinges on your ability to right the ship as quickly as possible after a supply shortage arises. The quicker you can fill that gap and get things back to business as usual, the more efficient and profitable your business will be over the long haul. Hot shot trucking is the art of dealing proactively with supply issues. Designed specifically to address supply and distribution problems that arise without warning, hotshot trucking tactics involve coordinating a network of carriers in a variety of locations. By calling on the...
Regulatory and Legislative Update - August 2023
August 18, 2023 | Dan Boaz
Contents Regulation and Enforcement FMCSA to revisit state regulation of drivers’ rest breaks Three devices removed from list of registered ELDs FMCSA updates technical guidance on ELDs Brian Stansbury appointed FMCSA’s chief counsel FMCSA rejects driver’s requested exemption from multiple HOS requirements Legislation Senate DOT funding bill would block younger driver program mandates Senate bill would establish a carrier selection standard House bill would overturn minimum training requirements for new drivers Senate bill would bar FMCSA from implementing a speed limiter rule Courts Federal law preempts negligent selection claim against broker, appeals court rules Advocacy and Comment Regulation and Enforcement FMCSA to revisit state regulation of drivers’ rest breaks The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has taken the unusual step of inviting two states to seek relief from...
Regulatory and Legislative Update - July 2023
July 19, 2023 | Dan Boaz
Contents Regulation and Enforcement FMCSA close to seeking input on safety fitness determination regulations FMCSA takes steps to address counteract fraudulent carriers Final guidance issued on definitions of brokers and bona fide agents Truck Leasing Task Force holds inaugural session FMCSA plans to address mandate concerning carriers’ knowledge of regulations NHTSA, FMCSA plan to mandate automatic braking systems on new trucks CARB, truck makers reach agreement on emissions regulations FMCSA clarifies reissuance date of guidance on its portal Driver denied request for a 5/5 split of sleeper berth time FMCSA plans to exempt recreational activity providers from authority registration FMCSA grants exemption to allow use of LED flares solely FMCSA still plans to study human interaction with automated driving systems Legislation House DOT funding bill would block speed limiters, address...
Regulatory and Legislative Update - June 2023
June 16, 2023 | Dan Boaz
Contents Regulation and Enforcement Labor Department nominee concedes federal ABC test is up to Congress Volpe Center supporting FMCSA in test of wireless inspections CVSA announces Operation Safe Driver Week for July 9-15 Women of Trucking Advisory Board to meet June 29 FMCSA launches anti-human trafficking campaign Brenna Marron to head FMCSA’s government affairs office Legislation House T&I Committee approves package of bills related to trucking House bill would expand carriers’ access to driver safety data House bill would allow expanded use of G.I. Bill benefits for CDL training President Biden vetoes Congress’ disapproval of EPA rule on truck emissions Advocacy and Comment Regulation and Enforcement Labor Department nominee concedes federal ABC test is up to Congress President Biden’s nominee to be U.S. Secretary of Labor told a House committee on June 7 that the department has no...
Regulatory and Legislative Update - May 2023
May 12, 2023 | Dan Boaz
Contents Regulation and Enforcement DOT to allow oral fluids testing for controlled substances FMCSA forms task force on truck leasing FMCSA says states may grant CDLs or CLPs to Mexican citizens under DACA program California mandates zero-emissions vehicles by 2042 Comment periods closing soon on SMS changes, crash preventability program Propane industry denied broad HOS exemption Alaskan ice road school seeks skills test exemption FMCSA renews exemption for lighting during towing CVSA International Roadcheck to be held May 16-18 Legislation Congress likely to vote down EPA rule on truck emissions but not overturn a veto Cuellar bill addresses staged collisions, disclosure of lawsuit funding House bill would bar FMCSA from implementing a speed limiter rule Advocacy and Comment Regulation and Enforcement DOT to allow oral fluids testing for controlled substances The U.S. Department of...
Regulatory and Legislative Update - April 2023
April 19, 2023 | Dan Boaz
Contents Regulation and Enforcement FMCSA proposes to expand scope of crash preventability review program FMCSA plans rulemaking on broker disclosure of transaction records Hearing for Labor Department nominee Julie Su set for April 20 EPA proposes minimum levels for zero-emissions vehicles All-Ways Track ELD removed from FMCSA’s list of registered devices FMCSA to reduce UCR fees by about 9% in 2024 Docket on proposed SMS changes open until May 16 Legislation House, Senate bills would authorize $755 million for truck parking Florida enacts lawsuit reform legislation Courts Appeals court upholds preemption of broker’s negligent selection Court’s ruling could reopen the door to trucking claims on AB 5 Advocacy and Comment Regulation and Enforcement FMCSA proposes to expand scope of crash preventability review program FMCSA proposed to broaden the scope of existing crash types within the...
Regulatory and Legislative Update - March 2023
March 15, 2023 | Dan Boaz
Contents Regulation and Enforcement FMCSA extends deadlines in broker proceedings, sets March 31 session Earl Adams named FMCSA deputy administrator; Van Steenburg to retire as CSO Employers to be notified of drivers’ clearinghouse status changes FMCSA issues enforcement policy on actual knowledge of substance violations Pitt Ohio seeks relief from CDL requirement of younger driver program Autonomous vehicle firms seek relief concerning warning devices FMCSA denies carrier’s requested HOS relief for food product delivery FMCSA rejects another driver request for an HOS exemption Driver seeks personal exemption from multiple HOS requirements Driver seeks exemption to allow 5/5 split of sleeper berth time Legislation Bill to repeal FET on trucks and trailers introduced in both Houses of Congress House bill addresses motor vehicle owners’ right to repair Bill would mandate video recording...
Regulatory and Legislative Update - February 2023
February 15, 2023 | Dan Boaz
Contents Regulation and Enforcement FMCSA proposes to revamp SMS, rejects IRT as ‘overly complex’ FMC judge rules in favor of motor carriers on intermodal chassis choice Further input sought on regulating autonomous trucking operations Three ELDs are removed from FMCSA’s list of registered devices CVSA International Roadcheck scheduled for May 16-18 FMCSA rejects driver’s requested exemption from HOS, ELD requirements Multiple carriers seek exemptions to use pulse lighting systems Legislation Bill reintroduced to establish a carrier selection standard House bill could allow heavier trucks in many situations Bill would allow younger drivers for intrastate port drayage Advocacy and Comment Regulation and Enforcement FMCSA proposes to revamp SMS, rejects IRT as ‘overly complex’ FMCSA has proposed substantial changes to the Safety Measurement System (SMS), but the agency decided against...
Regulatory and Legislative Update - January 2023
January 18, 2023 | Dan Boaz
Contents Regulation and Enforcement FMCSA proposes changes in broker and forwarder requirements Exemption rejected for including hair testing results into drug clearinghouse FMCSA implements 10-year refresher training and certification for medical examiners DOT modal agencies adjust civil penalties for inflation FMCSA to begin work on vehicle crash causation study Stevens Transport receives CDL-related exemption FMCSA grants two driver training exemptions, denies three Legislation Congress passes fiscal 2023 appropriations law Advocacy and Comment Regulation and Enforcement FMCSA proposes changes in broker and forwarder requirements FMCSA has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) related to establish financial responsibility requirements for brokers and freight forwarders as required by the 2012 law known as Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21). The NPRM...
