Commercial fleets need to maintain a workforce of loyal, qualified drivers in order to succeed. But recently, increased demand for freight volume has highlighted an ongoing driver shortage that’s left many motor carriers operating under capacity. In order to ensure that your business is attracting and retaining talented drivers, you need to evaluate how the…
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual International Roadcheck will run June 5-7, 2018. During the International Roadcheck, inspectors will conduct the North American Standard Level I Inspection, a 37-step procedure that includes an examination of both driver operating requirements and vehicle mechanical fitness. This year’s blitz will place a special emphasis on hours-of-service compliance.…
With April being “Distracted Driving Awareness Month,” it is the perfect time to remind your employees of the rules for CMV Drivers regarding Hand-Held Mobile Devices! The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) provides the “No Call, No Text, No Ticket” rules, how drivers can use a mobile phone while still obeying the rules, and…
The FMCSA has numerous forms for truckers to operate their business. Check out this Guide to Using FMCSA Forms to gain knowledge about each form and when they should be used! If you have specific questions, contact our office today at 410-213-5600!
Vehicle crashes can happen to anyone, at any time! In the moments after, drivers can often feel distraught. Great West Casualty Company offers tips on how to conduct yourself, as well as what to do after a crash occurs: · Stop. Failure to stop at the scene of a crash is a criminal offense. ·…
According to Transport Topics, reports of “outrageous overcharging” for non-consensual towing of damaged heavy-duty trucks and trailers removed from crash scenes are on the rise in some states. This area is managed by the state, but some states have no regulations in place at all. Check out the full article here: http://www.ttnews.com/articles/outrageous-overcharging-rise-towing-crashed-trucks-ata-survey-shows
Due to the unique work needs of the agriculture industry, The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced an additional 90-day temporary waiver from the ELD rule for the transportation of agricultural commodities. The waiver is effective from March 18, 2018 until June 18, 2018.
Beginning April 1, 2018 full enforcement of the ELD will go into effect. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) offers a website with specific ELD information that helps promote understanding and compliance of the rule. Be sure to make yourself aware of the regulations and enforcement specifications. April 1st is just around the corner!
The FMCSA has issued some proposals and temporary waivers in order to help motor carriers comply with the agency’s electronic logging device (ELD) rule. The following is a list of the FMCSA’s releases and details about how they may impact your operations: A proposal to eliminate the unladen requirement from the personal conveyance rule. Currently,…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently published a final rule that lowered registration fees for the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) plan by 9.1 percent in 2018 and 4.55 percent in 2019. Interstate motor carriers are required to register with the UCR program every year, and the funds collected from registration fees are then…
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