Speed-Limiter Rule: What Are Even The Options?
Implementing speed limiters is not the most important discussion point. The question is, will the proposed regulation actually achieve what it is intended to do? We have all heard about…
Household Goods Carriers To See Streamlined Documentation Requirements with FMCSA Rulemaking
On April 25, 2022 FMCSA released a final rule that incorporates many of the recommendations from the Household Goods Working Group into the regulations at 49 CFR part 375 and…
Trailer Safety Week: What is it and Why is Pre-Trip Trailer Inspection important?
Did you know that more than 1.26 million new trailers were registered in 2021? While many drivers are vastly under-educated on the proper use of trailers, safe trailering practices save…
Amazon Relay Suspends Carriers for Safety Scores Over 60%
If you drive Amazon Relay and your safety score is over 60%, what should you do to be reinstated? Amazon offers local and relay delivery opportunities for trucking companies, owner…
Can I Pass a DOT Physical with High Blood Pressure or Diabetes?
High blood pressure and high blood sugar levels are common conditions that many truckers deal with since cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of medical illness and sudden death in…
2022 Operation Safe Driver Week Is July 10-16
According to NHSTA, 2020 saw 38,824 lives were lost in traffic crashes nationwide, the highest number of fatalities since 2007. And while the number of crashes and traffic injuries declined…
5 Steps to Find Issues in your Fleet Before the DOT
Examining problems is crucial for your fleet’s growth. Here’s how to do it. Let’s get real for a second. If you don’t examine your failures, nothing will change. If you…
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…
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