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FixonRoad.com™ Reports Proposed Amendments to Truck Driver Safety Laws

Wednesday, December 29th, 2010

FixonRoad.com™ is reporting that The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is currently in the process of proposing seven changes in the current regulations regarding truck driver hours of service rules. 

Roadside Assistance Truck DriversDrivers of tractor trailers, big rigs, 18 wheelers, heavy haulers, freightliners, RVs, reefers, buses and many other vehicles stand to be effected by the changes.

The changes to the truck driving laws are for the purpose of giving drivers the flexibility to take a break during the day.  This should reduce the health and safety risks of truck drivers due to long hours of work.

Among the changes to the truck industry that the agency is proposing are:

* Lowering the number of daily driving time to 10 hours from 11 hours.

* Truck drivers would need to be released from duty after 14 consecutive hours of truck driving.  All drivers would have the choice of taking two 16-hour shifts per week.

* Truck drivers would get a 1 hour break during the day.

* Limiting the number of consecutive hours behind the wheel by prohibiting a truck driver from driving if it has been more than 7 hours since the last off duty period.

* Modifications to the 34-hour restart that would have to include 2 periods between midnight and 6 am that could be used only once each week.

As expected the American Trucking Associations’ reaction was negative.  They feel that the proposed changes would substantially reduce trucking’s productivity. 

Hopefully both sides will work together to ensure the safety of truck drivers and all others on the road.

Truck Drivers should be able to get off the road when they are tired and should be encouraged to do so.  This would not only promote safety for truck drivers, but for all drivers on the whole.

It will be interesting to see whether or not these truck driver safety laws go into effect.  In the meantime, be sure to contact FixonRoad.com™ by visiting us on the web or calling us at 800-208-6364.  Our directory of truck tire service specialists and emergency roadside assistance is ready and waiting to help you get back on the road as soon as possible.

Fix On Road Tire Service Technology

Saturday, December 11th, 2010

Trucks, tractor trailers, 18 wheelers, buses, rv’s, big rigs, freightliners and heavy haulers all need their tires to be inflated.  Truck tire blowouts can be devastating.  Tire service may be tough to come by if you find yourself stuck on the side of the road with a flat tire.  Tire service is available by visiting FixonRoad.com™or by calling us at 800-208-6364.  Our directory of truck tire service specialists and emergency roadside assistance providers is filled with reliable truck services.

Tire ServiceIn order to limit the tire service that you need, there is an automatic inflation system that inflates your trailer tires while you drive.  Tiremaxx Pro is an automatic tire inflation system that adjusts and monitors tire pressure continuously monitors.  Tires are inflated and deflated based on changing road conditions.  In addition, Tiremaxx Pro balances tire pressure at every wheel position.   This is the first automatic tire inflation system of its kind that is capable of active tire deflation and balancing.  It is expected to come out in early 2011.

The patented tire system works without electronics, transducers or pressure switches.  Tire pressure is continuously monitored with regard to changes in temperature.  The system draws from the tractor trailer air supply.  This keeps truck tires properly inflated regardless of the temperature.

This system assists tires in achieving maximum tread life.  It reduces friction between dual tires and makes tires last longer.

It will be interesting to see how effective Tiremaxx Pro is once it is released and put into use.  In the meantime, be sure to contact FixonRoad.com™ by visiting us on the web or calling us at 800-208-6364.  Our directory of truck tire service specialists and emergency roadside assistance is ready and waiting to help you get back on the road as soon as possible.