Why FMCSA Is Considering Waiver Requests for Strict State Meal & Rest Break Laws
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September 27, 2023
FMCSA Seeks Public Comment on Pilot Program to Allow Drivers Ages 18-20 to Operate Commercial Motor Vehicles in Interstate Commerce
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced that it is seeking public comment on a potential pilot program that would allow…
CNS and affiliates announce new headquarters to be completed in 2021
Lititz PA- Compliance Navigation Specialists (CNS), is the fastest growing full-service transportation compliance company locally, and across the contiguous United States. Today, CNS is pleased to announce the new company…
#TrailerSafetyWeek
Making Roadways Safer One Trailer at a Time We’re gearing up for the second annual national Trailer Safety Week to be held June 2-8, 2019! By participating in this safety…
North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria Updated
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has updated the following out of service criteria: DRIVER’S SEAT (MISSING), a. to provide an out-of-service condition for a missing driver’s seat. Drivers using…
Amazon Cracks Down on Carriers with Bad Safety Records
While the economy is currently strong, the trucking industry is always an excellent barometer of the state of the economy as well as where it could be headed in the…
Now Offering DOT CDL Physical Exams
CNS is now offering appointments for DOT medical card exams. The service will be provided at CNS headquarters, located at 38 Copperfield Circle, Lititz PA 17543 as well as onsite…
UCR Enforcement Date Delayed to May 1, 2019
A new CVSA bulletin provides guidance for verifying compliance with the UCR Agreement during a roadside inspection and encourages roadside enforcement for the 2019 registration year, with a new enforcement…
IFTA Fuel Tax Rates (2019 Q1)
The International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) has released the 1st quarter 2019 fuel taxes. When are your IFTA taxes due? The IFTA return due date for the 1st quarter is…
Spotted Lanternfly Permit
What is the Spotted Lanternfly? The Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive planthopper native to China, India, Vietnam. It was first discovered in Pennsylvania in Berks County and has spread to…
CLASS B to CLASS A CDL GETS MORE STREAMLINED
Elaine L. Chao, US Transportation Secretary, said “Today’s action demonstrates the Department’s commitment to reducing regulatory burdens and addressing our nation’s shortage of commercial drivers” in reference to the FMCSA…
Starting a Trucking Company?
To make it easy we like to break down the steps into 3 stages. The first stage is setting up your Business Entities and DOT authority. Choose your business name.…
AOBRD/ELD
At CNS 2019 Compliance Conference John Irwin CDS, Chief Executive Officer from Compliance Navigation Specialists discussed AOBRD transition to ELD. "The deadline is fast approaching which is December 16, 2019. Don’t…
Determining Class of CDL Required
As a result of the Federal Commercial motor vehicle Safety Act of 1986, Pennsylvania established a Commercial Driver Licensing Program. This program has been developed to improve driver quality, ensure…
FMCSA Seeks Public Comment on Revising Current Hours-of-Service Regulations for Interstate Truck Drivers
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced that it is seeking public comment on revising four specific areas of current hours-of-service (HOS) regulations, which limit…
ATRI Updates Online Idling Regulation
Arlington, Virginia – The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today published its latest update of state and local idling regulations on its website at TruckingResearch.org. The listing is provided in two forms. …
Pennsylvania Preparing Aggressive Statewide Response in Advance of Weekend Storm
Harrisburg, PA – With an intense winter storm expected to bring heavy snow, high winds, sleet and freezing rain across the state through this weekend, Governor Tom Wolf today signed a state…
Is your AOBRD compliant?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the following reminder about ABORD requirements. If you are permitted to use an AOBRD, it must follow all Federal AOBRD regulations. All…
IFTA UPDATE: 2018 Fuel Tax Rates
The International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) has released the 4th quarter 2018 fuel taxes. Please click below to see the rates. 4Q2018 Tired of dealing with fuel taxes? Click here…
Annual Thanksgiving I-40 Challenge
Troopers in California, Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee and North Carolina are participating in the effort that aims to achieve zero fatalities along the 2,559 miles of interstate during Thanksgiving.…
Video Blog: New Venture Part 1
New Venture Part 1. If you are interested in obtaining your own authority, watch this clip outlining what you need to get started. Rob, an account manager for CNS, will…
