Monthly Archives: June 2016

Proposed Mandatory Speed Limiter Rule Delayed Once Again

A proposed rule to mandate a speed limiter on heavy-duty trucks has been delayed once again, as the rule awaits clearance from the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB). It’s been a year since the proposed rule mandating … Continue reading

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FMCSA Fires Back at OOIDA Forcefully Defending the ELD Rule

The FMCSA fired back at OOIDA in their 60-page responsive brief filed June 15, 2016 forcefully defending its ELD rule. Rewind. What is this all about? The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is the international trade association representing the interests … Continue reading

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Roberts Perryman Welcomes New Associate, Brandon Howard

ST. LOUIS, MO — 6/14/16 –Roberts Perryman PC is pleased to announce a new hire, Brandon Howard. Brandon will be working in the Springfield, MO office. Brandon will be practicing Transportation Law & Litigation. He graduated from St. Louis University … Continue reading

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FMCSA Forwards Final Rule on Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse

The FMCSA has forwarded its final rule establishing a national database (hereinafter referred to as “Clearinghouse”) of truck drivers who have failed or refused to take drug and alcohol testing to the White House Office of Management and Budget. This … Continue reading

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