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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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