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FMCSA issues exemption to carriers hauling baby formula
In a notice posted May 23, 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) declared a national emergency related to the...

Brandon Wiseman
May 24, 20222 min read
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FMCSA revives discussion on mandatory state passenger CMV inspections
In a notice soon to be published in the Federal Register, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced it will be...

Brandon Wiseman
May 9, 20223 min read
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FMCSA reignites speed limiter proposal for larger trucks
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is moving forward with its 2016 proposed rulemaking that would require larger trucks to...

Brandon Wiseman
Apr 27, 20222 min read
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FMCSA to increase civil penalties for regulatory violations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is increasing the fine amounts for certain violations of its Federal Motor...

Brandon Wiseman
Mar 18, 20221 min read
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FMCSA withdraws third-party and out-of-state CDL testing rulemakings
In two separate notices to be published on March 9, 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is formally withdrawing...

Brandon Wiseman
Mar 8, 20222 min read
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FMCSA to eliminate certificate of violations requirement
In a Final Rule to be published on March 9, 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is doing away with the...

Brandon Wiseman
Mar 8, 20222 min read
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DOT proposes to allow oral fluid drug testing
In a notice published to the Federal Register on February 28, 2022, the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) is proposing...

Brandon Wiseman
Feb 28, 20223 min read
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Trucksafe discusses the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program
In a recent webinar hosted by The Next Generation in Trucking Association and sponsored by DriverReach, Trucksafe’s president Brandon...

Trucksafe Consulting
Feb 3, 20221 min read
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10 things you should know about entry-level driver training
The new entry-level driver training rule for CDL drivers is set to take effect on Feb. 7, 2022. Here are the details you need to know…

Trucksafe Consulting
Jan 21, 20225 min read
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FMCSA provides details on 18-21 year old apprenticeship program
The FMCSA's Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program will soon be live. Here's what we know about the program and its requirements so far.

Brandon Wiseman
Jan 13, 20227 min read
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FMCSA takes first step in establishing apprenticeship program
At Congress's direction, the FMCSA will soon be establishing an apprenticeship program that will allow 18-20 year olds to operate interstate

Brandon Wiseman
Jan 6, 20223 min read
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FMCSA again extends COVID-19 emergency exemption
The FMCSA again extends its COVID-19 related exemption for carriers providing direct assistance to emergency relief efforts.

Brandon Wiseman
Nov 29, 20213 min read
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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
Nov 17, 20212 min read
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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
Nov 8, 20211 min read
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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
Nov 1, 20212 min read
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FMCSA extends COVID-19 national emergency declaration
FMCSA has again extended its COVID-19 emergency declaration, now through November 30, 2021.

Brandon Wiseman
Aug 31, 20212 min read
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DOT OIG identifies gaps in FMCSA's CDL program oversight
An OIG investigation revealed that states failed to timely transmit conviction data 17% of the time.

Brandon Wiseman
Jul 15, 20211 min read
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FMCSA releases Spring regulatory agenda
USDOT's Spring agenda brings potential revisions to the Drug/Alcohol Clearinghouse, driver vision standards, and automatic emergency braking

Brandon Wiseman
Jun 17, 20214 min read
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FMCSA coordinating with states on Colonial Pipeline exemptions
The FMCSA is working with individual states that have issued their own emergency orders in response to the Colonial Pipeline shutdown.

Brandon Wiseman
May 15, 20211 min read
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FMCSA issues emergency FMCSR exemption for certain fuel transporters
FMCSA issues emergency safety regulation exemption for fuel haulers in response to Colonial pipeline shutdown.

Brandon Wiseman
May 9, 20212 min read
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