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FMCSA again extends COVID-19 emergency exemption

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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Ohio DOE seeks exemption from ELDT rule for school bus drivers

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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FMCSA warns carriers about 3G network sunset

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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Trucksafe Consulting

Oct 27, 20211 min read

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!

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FMCSA to require states to downgrade CDLs due to drug/alcohol violations

Brandon Wiseman

Oct 6, 20213 min read

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.

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FMCSA extends COVID-19 national emergency declaration

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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DOT OIG identifies gaps in FMCSA's CDL program oversight

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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Controversial INVEST in America Act passes House, moves to Senate

Brandon Wiseman

Jul 1, 20212 min read

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.

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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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FMCSA coordinating with states on Colonial Pipeline exemptions

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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FMCSA issues emergency FMCSR exemption for certain fuel transporters

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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FMCSA proposes to eliminate annual certificate of violations requirement

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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FMCSA extends and expands COVID-19 emergency declaration

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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Spotlight on DOT Agricultural Exemptions

Brandon Wiseman

Nov 30, 20208 min read

Spotlight on DOT Agricultural Exemptions

The federal safety regulations contain several agriculture-related exemptions. We explore each of them in this article.

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Hours-of-service rule changes go into effect, despite federal court challenge

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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FMCSA proposes under-21 commercial driver pilot program

Brandon Wiseman

Sep 14, 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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FMCSA proposes pilot program to test 14-hour pause

Brandon Wiseman

Aug 31, 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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FMCSA again extends, but modifies, emergency declaration

Brandon Wiseman

Aug 12, 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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