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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
Why fleets should be investing in DOT regulatory training
Carriers have long recognized the need to provide training on safe driving techniques. But fewer appreciate the need for regulatory training
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What prompts a DOT compliance audit?
The DOT prioritizes motor carriers for audits based on a few different factors. We break them down in this article.
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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.
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Leveraging the onboarding process to better retain drivers
With all the talk about the driver shortage, it's time carriers take a harder look at what they're doing to retain the drivers they have.
FMCSA to require periodic inspections of rear impact guards
The FMCSA has published a final rule requiring carriers to inspect rear impact guards as part of their annual vehicle inspections.
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How the Infrastructure Bill will impact trucking
In a late night vote on Nov. 6, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill known as the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act. President Biden praised the Act, calling it a "once-in-a-generation investment that's gonna create millions of jobs, modernize our infrastructure, our roads, our brides, our broadband, a whole range of things, to turn the climate crisis into an opportunity." The bill now heads to President Biden's desk for signature. At a high level, th
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How the DOT distinguishes interstate from intrastate commerce
Living in a country that has both a federal and state governments inevitably leads to some tension between federal and state laws, particularly when you’re dealing with a topic like highway safety and trucks and buses that frequently cross state lines. Determining whether a commercial driver is engaged in interstate or intrastate commerce is, unfortunately, not as intuitive as it might sound at first blush. But, it's a crucial distinction because it dictates what regulations (i.e., state or fede
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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.
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