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July 24, 2013 

Allen Lund Company Newsletter

Emergent Issues in Distribution and Transportation

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On Your Mark, Get Set...Rest
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Scott Fletcher, Co-Editor
Matt Balsly, Co-Editor
Allen Lund Company
Dallas Office
(800) 730-5863
 
Atlanta

Jim Scazzero, Asst. Mgr.
(800) 234-5863
[email protected] 


Denver
Brodie Donaldson, Mgr.
(800) 873-5863
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Iowa
Steve Moss, Mgr.
(800) 709-5863

Kansas City
Joe Creedon, Mgr.
(800) 458-5863

Los Angeles
Ty Tallakson, Asst. Mgr.
(800) 777-5863

Louisville
Doug Mesecher, Asst. Mgr.
Jill Deaton, Trans. Bkr.
(800) 825-5863

Memphis
Toni Rooney, Mgr.
(800) 432-5863

Minneapolis
John Wittman, Mgr.
(800) 889-5863

St. Louis
Dawn Davenport, Mgr.
(800) 370-5863

San Antonio
Troy Magers, Mgr.
(800) 456-5863

ALC Logistics
Mike Garrity, Mgr.
(800) 444-5322

On Your Mark, Get Set...Rest

Like it or not, the new Hours of Service (HOS) rules are the law of the land.  They were first introduced by the FMCSA in 2011 and became a law on July 1, 2013.  The biggest point of contention has been over the 34 hour restart and rest period rules.  Some expect the new restart and rest period to cost the trucking industry about $189 million annually (Transport Topics 7/8 p.8).  The capacity of trucks will also be reduced by 5% during a time of rising freight rates (Transport Topics 7/1 p.23).  Ultimately, these costs will be passed along to the consumers of the shipped goods.

Undeniably these estimates of lost revenue and capacity, if realized, will have a negative effect on the transportation industry and the US economy.  There are several groups (namely the American Trucking Association (ATA), the Public Citizen Group, the Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) and UPS Inc.) that have fought the implementation of these rules, but were unable to prevent them from taking effect.  Reportedly, a majority of truck drivers are also unahppy about the changes because they will not be able to drive as many hours per week, effectively taking money out of their pockets.

The new rules limit driver hours to 70 hours, down from a possible 82 hours per week.  The 34 hour restart must include two 1 AM to 5 AM periods and only one restart is allowed in a seven day week.  Trucking industry groups contend that the new regulations hinder an industry that already has trouble hiring and retaining good drivers.

The intent of the new HOS rules were to improve driver safety and reduce driver fatigue.  If the rules accomplish these two goals, the roads will be safer for the community.  However, many remain doubtful that these rules can accomplish the desired result.

 

Ty Tallakson

Assistant Manager, Los Angeles Office

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Ty Tallakson
is an alumni of Occidental College, Los Angeles, and has been with the Allen Lund Company for 14 years.  Tallakson is assistant manager of the Los Angeles office, dry van division.  
About Allen Lund Company: Specializing as a national third-party transportation broker with nationwide offices and 350 employees, the Allen Lund Company works with shippers and carriers across the nation to transport dry, refrigerated, and flatbed freight; additionally, the Allen Lund Company has a logistics and software division, ALC Logistics.
 
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