Industry Update - May 19, 2019

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{"text":"Did You Know?\nWe are just under 7 months away from the final deadline of the ELD mandate. The grandfather clause that allowed drivers to continue to use their AOBRDs will expire on December 16, 2019.\n\n\nTrucking tip of the Week\nWe are seeing record amounts of rainfall across the US. While stopping a big rig is moderate enough on dry roads, add in wet pavement after a hot spell, and vehicles with the best tires and breaks can have trouble stopping.\n\n\nAutonomous Vehicles\nMore trouble for the autonomous vehicle industry as a Tesla was involved in another fatal accident. The investigation results have become available in the fatal wreck and it has been determined that the autopilot was engaged but did not detect a semi. On March 1, a Tesla Collided with the semi at about 68 mph while crossing a highway in Delray Beach, FL killing the driver of the Tesla. Events like this will further delay autonomous trucks from entering the industry.\n\n\nTariffs\nTariffs have been a common theme recently, but we may see a change to that. The US has agreed to lift tariffs on Mexico and Canada in regard to steel and aluminum that is manufactured in those countries. Further helping the trucking industry is that the agreement The removal of rtaliatory tariffs placed on US goods by Mexico and Canada. The removal of these tariffs should help reduce the costs to consumers and increase margins for the manufacturers which in turn should help stabilize or even increase rates paid to drivers.","videos":"[]","link":"{}","pics":"[{\"description\":\"\",\"height\":719.0,\"name\":\"980/landscape-690588_1280_1558285778_1558285779.jpg\",\"url\":\"\",\"width\":1280.0}]","canComment":true}