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 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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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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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
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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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
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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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 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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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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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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