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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.
Brandon Wiseman
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.
Brandon Wiseman
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
Brandon Wiseman
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
Brandon Wiseman
FMCSA warns carriers about 3G network sunset
The FMCSA is warning carriers about the impending 3G network shutdown and the potential impact on ELDs.
Brandon Wiseman
The elusive 15-day MVR rule
Most carriers know they must run annual MVRs on drivers. Fewer appreciate they have an additional MVR obligation for CDL drivers.
Brandon Wiseman
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!
What is the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) program?
Motor carriers and certain other entities engaged in interstate commerce are required to pay annual registration fees through UCR.
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