PA Weight Class Stickers Requirement Expected to be Removed this Fall
As the last state in the country with this requirement, the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association (PMTA) has urged repeal for all trucks weight class 2 and above to display the…
Truckers Traveling In Oregon Face Increased Tire Chain Law Fines This Winter
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced on Sept. 20 that they will double the fines for truckers who fail to use tire chains when required. The fine comes from a…
Lab Delays Increase with Quarterly Testing Spike, Shipping Delays, and CCF Errors
Many businesses requiring pre-employment or random drug testing are seeing delays in drug tests across the country. We understand the frustration to get these employees working as quickly as possible.…
Renew New York HUT Permits or AFC Registration Beginning October 1, 2021
All interstate and intrastate commercial motor carriers traveling on public highways in New York are required to have a highway use tax (HUT) permit and decal for their vehicles, not…
Colorado is the earliest chain law state, starting September 1
Unpredictable weather systems can happen anytime, however snow often begins sticking to high-elevation routes in Colorado as early as mid- to late September. According to Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT),…
COVID-19 Relief Haulers HOS Waiver Extended To Nov 31 With New Reporting Requirement
The latest FMCSA extension, which was previously set to expire on Aug. 31, extends the hours of service for COVID relief haulers through November 30th. However, there is a new…
Why Carriers and Drivers Need Help When Challenging Violations With The DataQ Process
In 2019, FMCSA data shows that nearly half of the 54,000 DataQs were filed for inspections/crashes assigned to the wrong carrier or driver (for example, duplicate records in the system).…
Under 21 Driver Assessment Tool Shows Promise in Beta Test
“We need to find ways to expand the pool of safe truck drivers, and ATRI’s preliminary research indicates that safe, younger drivers can be found, “said Joyce Brenny, Brenny Transportation, Inc.…
CVSA International Truck Inspection Results For 2021
On May 4-6, 2021—as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck—40,000+ truck inspections were conducted, removing 6,710 commercial vehicles and 2,080 drivers from roads across the US…
Pennsylvania vehicle mileage tax being discussed to replace lost gas tax revenue
PennDOT relies on gas tax to fund 78% of its’ revenue needs, far more than neighboring states With major gas-powered automakers transition to manufacture electric vehicles by 2035 and people…
Carriers Must Go Digital to Meet Future Off-Site Audit Expectations
The total number of DOT audits and off-site audits are expected to increase 50% in 2021, compared to last year. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and its’ state partners…
Tips For New Drivers Rushing To Become Owner-Operators
Truckload rates for flatbeds, refrigerated and dry vans are at record highs right now and are expected to remain historically high next year as we ease out of pandemic and…
Staffing Shortages at Labs Causing Turnaround Delays for Drug Screens
As the nursing shortage hits the healthcare system, escalating due to COVID burnout, the laboratory community is facing not enough medical technologists to properly staff the nation’s laboratories. i3screen is…
Where The Infrastructure Plans Stand And Their Impact On Trucking
As we have discussed in our previous articles, there are two bills moving at the same time that are separate from each other, but still connected under Biden’s infrastructure hopes.…
How To Prepare For A Comprehensive FMCSA Safety Audit
Did you receive an email or phone call requesting an FMCSA safety audit or comprehensive compliance review? What is an FMCSA Safety Audit or Compliance Review? A safety audit…
What Are The Most Common Triggers That Prompt A DOT Audit?
Any time a driver is placed out-of-service at roadside, it increases the chances of a company audit. While a safety audit can occur at any time, there are many red…
Future of the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and Exemption Requests
The CDL Clearinghouse program took effect on January 6, 2020 stating that all trucking companies with an operating authority—including owner-operators—are required to register in the clearinghouse and conduct a yearly…
New DOT Drug Testing CCF Form Required August 30, 2021 Or Cause Delays
After August 30, 2021, using the old DOT CCF form will cause affidavits and result in delays. The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the updated and revised Federal Custody and…
PennDOT Extends Expiration Dates for Apportioned Vehicle Registrations to June 16, 2021
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that the expiration date for apportioned vehicle registrations for Pennsylvania registrants that were set to expire between May 31, 2021 and June 16,…
How To Pass 2021 CVSA Brake Safety Week Set For August 22-28
Last year’s CVSA Brake Safety Week found 12% of the 43,565 commercial motor vehicles inspected had brake-related violations and were placed out-of-service. The annual CVSA Brake Safety Week enforcement blitz…
The Saga of California’s AB5 Independent Contractor Law For The Trucking Industry
On Thursday, June 30, the U.S. Supreme Court will not hear California Trucking Association’s case against its state’s controversial worker classification law, AB5. The decision to not hear the case…
FMCSA increases fines twice this year for trucking regulation violations
As of May 3, 2021, the DOT has increased the fine amount for trucking violations to reflect inflation, but why twice in one year? Due to the 2020 inflation fine…
Breaking Down Biden’s Second Half $1.8T Infrastructure Plan: American Families Plan
President Joe Biden revealed the second half of his $4 trillion infrastructure plan. The first infrastructure plan, called the American Jobs Plan, is estimated to cost $2.3 trillion. The second…
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First Heavy-duty Electric Truck Charging Site Opens In Oregon
The charging station will allow both Portland General Electric and Daimler to study energy management, charger use and performance, and Daimler vehicles charging performance. First announced in December 2020, “Electric Island” in…
FMCSA Proposes To Delay Four Medical Examiner Final Rule Provisions To 2025
In what looks to be a ten-year delay, part of which first took effect in January 2015, the rule will require FMCSA to electronically transmit exam results of drivers’ medical…
How Truck Drivers Can Optimize Fuel Efficiency
According to the American Trucking Association, drivers who practice fuel-efficient driving techniques use about 35% less fuel than those who do not. Typically, fuel is the largest operating costs in…
The Benefits To Fleets Being Proactive in DOT Safety Compliance
All fleets should be proactive, not reactive, when it comes to DOT compliance and safety management Fleets that say they care about putting “safety first” but still struggle with safety…
When to Use the Most Effective Methods of Drug Testing in Company Policies
Of the three different types of drug testing – urine, oral saliva, and hair testing – which one is most effective to determine drug use? Urine has been the “gold…
Speeding Towards CVSA Operation Safe Driver Week, July 11-17, 2021
Data shows that even a 10 mph increase in speed ups the risk of a crash by 9.1%. During Operation Safe Driver Week, law enforcement agencies across North America engage…
Breaking Down Biden’s First Half $2.3T Infrastructure plan: American Jobs Plan
We break down the plan that will likely affect the trucking and transportation industries the most President Joe Biden revealed the first half of his $4 trillion infrastructure plan. The…