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Brandon Wiseman
Feb 28, 20223 min read
DOT proposes to allow oral fluid drug testing
In a notice published to the Federal Register on February 28, 2022, the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) is proposing...
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Trucksafe Consulting
Feb 3, 20221 min read
Trucksafe discusses the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program
In a recent webinar hosted by The Next Generation in Trucking Association and sponsored by DriverReach, Trucksafe’s president Brandon...
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Trucksafe Consulting
Jan 21, 20225 min read
10 things you should know about entry-level driver training
The new entry-level driver training rule for CDL drivers is set to take effect on Feb. 7, 2022. Here are the details you need to know…
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Brandon Wiseman
Jan 13, 20227 min read
FMCSA provides details on 18-21 year old apprenticeship program
The FMCSA's Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program will soon be live. Here's what we know about the program and its requirements so far.
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Brandon Wiseman
Jan 6, 20223 min read
FMCSA takes first step in establishing apprenticeship program
At Congress's direction, the FMCSA will soon be establishing an apprenticeship program that will allow 18-20 year olds to operate interstate
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Brandon Wiseman
Nov 29, 20213 min read
FMCSA again extends COVID-19 emergency exemption
The FMCSA again extends its COVID-19 related exemption for carriers providing direct assistance to emergency relief efforts.
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Brandon Wiseman
Nov 17, 20212 min read
Ohio DOE seeks exemption from ELDT rule for school bus drivers
The DOE claims Ohio's existing state training requirements for school bus operators negate the need for additional training.
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Brandon Wiseman
Nov 8, 20211 min read
FMCSA to require periodic inspections of rear impact guards
The FMCSA has published a final rule requiring carriers to inspect rear impact guards as part of their annual vehicle inspections.
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Brandon Wiseman
Nov 1, 20212 min read
FMCSA warns carriers about 3G network sunset
The FMCSA is warning carriers about the impending 3G network shutdown and the potential impact on ELDs.
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Brandon Wiseman
Aug 31, 20212 min read
FMCSA extends COVID-19 national emergency declaration
FMCSA has again extended its COVID-19 emergency declaration, now through November 30, 2021.
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Brandon Wiseman
Jul 15, 20211 min read
DOT OIG identifies gaps in FMCSA's CDL program oversight
An OIG investigation revealed that states failed to timely transmit conviction data 17% of the time.
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Brandon Wiseman
Jun 17, 20214 min read
FMCSA releases Spring regulatory agenda
USDOT's Spring agenda brings potential revisions to the Drug/Alcohol Clearinghouse, driver vision standards, and automatic emergency braking
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Brandon Wiseman
May 15, 20211 min read
FMCSA coordinating with states on Colonial Pipeline exemptions
The FMCSA is working with individual states that have issued their own emergency orders in response to the Colonial Pipeline shutdown.
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Brandon Wiseman
May 9, 20212 min read
FMCSA issues emergency FMCSR exemption for certain fuel transporters
FMCSA issues emergency safety regulation exemption for fuel haulers in response to Colonial pipeline shutdown.
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Brandon Wiseman
Dec 17, 20202 min read
FMCSA proposes to eliminate annual certificate of violations requirement
The FMCSA is proposing to do away with the requirement that drivers submit a list of traffic convictions to motor carriers at least annually
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Brandon Wiseman
Dec 2, 20202 min read
FMCSA extends and expands COVID-19 emergency declaration
The FMCSA has extended its COVID-19 emergency declaration through February 28, 2021 and expanded it to include transportation of vaccines.
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Brandon Wiseman
Sep 29, 20202 min read
Hours-of-service rule changes go into effect, despite federal court challenge
Despite efforts by safety advocates to derail it, the FMCSA's final rule on hours-of-service changes goes into effect today, September 29th.
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Brandon Wiseman
Sep 15, 20202 min read
FMCSA proposes under-21 commercial driver pilot program
FMCSA proposes pilot program to allow 18-20 year old drivers to operate commercial vehicles in interstate commerce under certain conditions.
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Brandon Wiseman
Sep 1, 20203 min read
FMCSA proposes pilot program to test 14-hour pause
FMCSA to conduct pilot program to allow certain drivers to pause their 14-hour driving window with an off-duty break once per day.
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Brandon Wiseman
Aug 13, 20202 min read
FMCSA again extends, but modifies, emergency declaration
FMCSA's COVID-19 emergency declaration has been extended to September 14th and slightly modified to once again cover food transportation.
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