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FMCSA to increase civil penalties for regulatory violations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is increasing the fine amounts for certain violations of its Federal Motor...
Brandon Wiseman
Mar 18, 20221 min read
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FMCSA withdraws third-party and out-of-state CDL testing rulemakings
In two separate notices to be published on March 9, 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is formally withdrawing...
Brandon Wiseman
Mar 8, 20222 min read
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FMCSA to eliminate certificate of violations requirement
In a Final Rule to be published on March 9, 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is doing away with the...
Brandon Wiseman
Mar 8, 20222 min read
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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...
Brandon Wiseman
Feb 28, 20223 min read
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Supreme Court strikes down OSHA vaccine mandate for large employers
The U.S. Supreme Court, in its January 13th ruling, halted enforcement of the impending and controversial COVID-19 vaccine mandate issued...
Brandon Wiseman
Jan 13, 20222 min read
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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.
Brandon Wiseman
Jan 13, 20227 min read
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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
Brandon Wiseman
Jan 6, 20223 min read
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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.
Brandon Wiseman
Nov 29, 20213 min read
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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.
Brandon Wiseman
Nov 17, 20212 min read
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FMCSA warns carriers about 3G network sunset
The FMCSA is warning carriers about the impending 3G network shutdown and the potential impact on ELDs.
Brandon Wiseman
Nov 1, 20212 min read
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Trucksafe LIVE! - Live from MCE21!
Brian Runnels of Reliance Partners joined us live from the ATA's MCE conference in Nashville to provide a recap of events!
Trucksafe Consulting
Oct 27, 20211 min read
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FMCSA to require states to downgrade CDLs due to drug/alcohol violations
The FMCSA has published a final rule requiring SDLAs to downgrade CDLs of drivers who have violated the federal drug/alcohol rules.
Brandon Wiseman
Oct 6, 20213 min read
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FMCSA extends COVID-19 national emergency declaration
FMCSA has again extended its COVID-19 emergency declaration, now through November 30, 2021.
Brandon Wiseman
Aug 31, 20212 min read
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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.
Brandon Wiseman
Jul 15, 20211 min read
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Controversial INVEST in America Act passes House, moves to Senate
The House passed the controversial bill that would see a significant increase to the minimum insurance requirement for most carriers.
Brandon Wiseman
Jul 1, 20212 min read
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FMCSA releases Spring regulatory agenda
USDOT's Spring agenda brings potential revisions to the Drug/Alcohol Clearinghouse, driver vision standards, and automatic emergency braking
Brandon Wiseman
Jun 17, 20214 min read
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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.
Brandon Wiseman
May 15, 20211 min read
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FMCSA issues emergency FMCSR exemption for certain fuel transporters
FMCSA issues emergency safety regulation exemption for fuel haulers in response to Colonial pipeline shutdown.
Brandon Wiseman
May 9, 20212 min read
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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
Brandon Wiseman
Dec 17, 20202 min read
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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.
Brandon Wiseman
Dec 2, 20202 min read
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