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GOP congressman seeks delay for federal spy-in-the cab mandate
TEXAS Republican Congressman Brian Babin has filed a motion to delay the implementation of the electronic "spy in the cab" logging device mandated for trucks starting in December.
Mr Babin has introduced the "ELD (electronic logging device) Extension Act of 2017", which would delay the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) mandate from December 2017 to December 2019.
The rule requires that ELDs be installed on all interstate commercial vehicles model year 2000 and newer ones by December 18, reports American Shipper.
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) praised Mr Babin for filing the extension legislation, arguing that there are too many unanswered questions about the technical specifications and enforcement guidelines of the ELD mandate.
The FMCSA "has failed to answer important questions from Congress and industry stakeholders about this mandate," said OOIDA vice president Todd Spencer.
"This includes issues related to enforcement, connectivity, data transfers, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and many other legitimate real world concerns.
"The agency refuses to certify any ELD as compliant with the rule, thus leaving consumers with no idea if a device they purchase is indeed compliant," he said.
Mr Babin has introduced the "ELD (electronic logging device) Extension Act of 2017", which would delay the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) mandate from December 2017 to December 2019.
The rule requires that ELDs be installed on all interstate commercial vehicles model year 2000 and newer ones by December 18, reports American Shipper.
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) praised Mr Babin for filing the extension legislation, arguing that there are too many unanswered questions about the technical specifications and enforcement guidelines of the ELD mandate.
The FMCSA "has failed to answer important questions from Congress and industry stakeholders about this mandate," said OOIDA vice president Todd Spencer.
"This includes issues related to enforcement, connectivity, data transfers, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and many other legitimate real world concerns.
"The agency refuses to certify any ELD as compliant with the rule, thus leaving consumers with no idea if a device they purchase is indeed compliant," he said.
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