Inflation Increases DOT Fines for FMCSA Violations
Inflation is affecting everything from diesel prices to DOT fines. As of March 21, 2022, the DOT increased the fine amount for trucking violations to reflect inflation. However, the inflation…
FMCSA to eliminate “certificate of violations” DQ file rule since MVR meets requirements
On March 9th, the FMCSA released a final rule that eliminates the requirement, 49 CFR 391.27 (record of violations), that drivers operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce must…
Consortium Versus Clearinghouse: DOT Drug and Alcohol Requirements
If you are new to DOT regulations, these drug and alcohol testing requirements can be a bit confusing. DOT auditors are letting us know that one of the most common…
DOT To Add Oral Fluid Specimen Testing Procedures for Drugs in Proposed Rule
Oral fluid collection can also reduce costs of compliance with Part 40 since oral tests can cost $10 to $20 less than a urine test. With many years in the…
Redesigned Certified Medical Examiner National Registry Coming Soon
On February 28, 2022, FMCSA will launch a redesigned National Registry. As a result, the National Registry system will be unavailable from 6:00 p.m. EST on February 25, 2022, until 9:00 a.m.…
FMCSA Guidance: X-ray Exam After CMV Accident Not a DOT Reportable “Medical Treatment”
FMCSA revised its regulatory guidance on what constitutes a "medical treatment" to determine whether an accident is DOT-reportable. The agency now says that when an individual receives an x-rays exam…
Kentucky HOS Waiver Declared In Response To Avian Flu Outbreak
Kentucky is the nation's seventh biggest state for broiler production, and the birds make up one of its top commodities. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced last week that…
Alabama to shut down and upgrade their driver’s license system April 18-26
Alabama will shut down the state’s two-decade old driver’s license system to install a new system (LEADS) that will revitalize the old system, expand online services, and save users time…
CVSA 2022 International Roadcheck May 17-19 Focus on Wheel Ends
The 2022 International Roadcheck is scheduled for May 17-19, 2022. The annual International Roadcheck conducted by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is a high-visibility reminder of the importance of commercial motor…
ATRI Top 100 Truck Bottlenecks Released for 2022
Average rush hour truck speeds were 38.6 MPH, down more than 11% from the previous year. The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released its annual list highlighting the most congested…
2022 DOT Random Drug Tests Decrease for Railway Maintenance Employees
FRA annual random drug testing rate for Railway Maintenance (MOW) employees will drop from 50% to 25% in 2022. All others stay the same. Each year, the DOT evaluates the rate…
PA Weight Class Stickers Eliminated Jan 29, 2022
Historically, trucks with a registered weight of 5,001 pounds or greater were required to display a registration class sticker in their windshield. As the last state in the country with…
FMCSA proposes 27% fee reductions in 2023 for Unified Carrier Registration
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently issued a proposed rule that would reduce Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) fees for 2023 and subsequent registration years. When annual revenues exceed the maximum allowed, the…
Status Report: FMCSA Carrier Compliance and Violations Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Of the nearly 2.85 million roadside inspections, 57% or 1.62 million received a violation, of which 17.7% were OOS violations. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's primary mission is to…
FMCSA Passes New Plan for Drivers with Monocular Vision
FMCSA’s final rule was published in the Federal Register on Friday, Jan. 21. to eliminate the exemption process for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers with monocular vision. The amendment would…
Robin Hutcheson becomes the 4th acting FMCSA Administrator in 2 years
With Meera Joshi leaving next month, Robin Hutcheson has been named Deputy Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the 4th acting Administrator since FMCSA’s last full time…
Teen Drivers to be Scrutinized in Interstate Apprenticeship Program
On January 13, FMCSA announced in a pre-publication Federal Register post that the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program is coming soon for around 3,000 potential drivers and 1,000 motor carriers…
When To Expect CVSA’s Level 8 Electronic Credentials Inspection
Level 8 is an inspection conducted electronically or wirelessly while the vehicle is in motion without direct interaction with an enforcement officer. Trucking enforcement has changed dramatically over the decades. At…
CNS Moves To New Headquarters, Further Growing its’ One-Stop-Shop for Transportation Industry Professionals
Lititz PA- Today, Compliance Navigation Specialists (CNS) is pleased to announce our new company and affiliate headquarters is now open. Our operating address is changing to 151 Koser Road, Lititz…
Canada enforcing drivers COVID vaccine mandate at border Jan 15
Beginning Jan 15, 2022, truck drivers transporting goods into Canada will have to provide proof they have been fully vaccinated and received their last dose at least 14 days before…
DOT fights Bus Driver Shortage by Waiving CDL “Under the Hood” Skills Test
The FMCSA waiver, which became effective January 3, 2022, expires March 31, 2022. On January 4th, 2022, the FMCSA, in coordination with the Department of Education, announced it would give…
Truckers Can Help As January Is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month
What if truckers were educated and equipped to spot and report potential signs of human trafficking to the National Hotline? January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and with over…
FMCSA Targeting Vehicle Technology and Safety Fitness Changes in 2022
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) agenda for the next 6 months was published Friday and outlines their regulatory and deregulatory focus for 2022. The updated agenda has four…
CVSA Evolves Free Driver Fatigue Educational Training Platform
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is now home to the North American Fatigue Management Program (NAFMP), offering a training tool to help combat truck driver fatigue. Research in 2006…
7 Steps To Start Your Hotshot Trucking Company
If you’ve got the vision and desire to start a hotshot trucking company, now is the time to make that vision reality. ATTENTION: Learn more about our FREE Annual Safety…
Drug Testing: Supply Chain Issues Cause Extension To Use Old Chain of Custody Forms
On Nov 29, 2021, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has granted an extension for using the 2017 Federal Custody and Control Form (CCF) for urine specimens until August…
2022 DOT Trucking Regulation Changes: ELDT, Driver Hiring, Age, Clearinghouse, Safety
2023 to See Dozen DOT Trucking Regulation Changes After another year of the COVID pandemic and lagging supply chain issues, there was not a big push for major regulatory changes…
Do I have to be Employed for the SAP Return-To-Duty Process and Follow-up Testing?
Since the CDL Clearinghouse database went live in Jan. 2020, we can track that around 60,000 drivers each year have received some drug and alcohol violation. If these drivers want…
Understanding the CSA Intervention Process and the Importance of Warning Letters
FMCSA will monitor your safety performance and compliance through its SMS. If you do not improve, they may investigate your company further. A motor carrier is considered high-risk based on…
FMCSA Requiring Rear Impact Guards to be Checked During Annual Inspections
Trucks that fail to pass will not be placed out of service (OOS) but each violation could result in a max fine of $15,876 for carriers and $3,969 for drivers.…
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