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
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
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
The House passed the controversial bill that would see a significant increase to the minimum insurance requirement for most carriers.
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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
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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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