UCR Registration Delayed

The Maryland Motor Truck Association recently alerted its members that UCR registrations have been delayed. Even though Maryland is not a Unified Carrier Registration State, most of the surrounding states ARE, which would necessitate anyway driving through those states to register and pay the fees. However, the FMCSA has not finalized all the policy making…

Building Resilient Communities

The recent storms' devastating effects on Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands spotlights the importance of proper community planning, building codes and infrastructure. FEMA administrator Brock Long recently gave a prepared statement to the United States House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. “I cannot overstate the importance of focusing on investing in…

What to Do After a Data Breach

The Equifax data breach has garnered a lot of news, and rightly so as it affected millions of consumers. The US Federal Trade Commission has released an article on five things consumers should do after a data breach. There are steps to take to help protect your information from being misused. Visit Equifax’s website, www.equifaxsecurity2017.com.…

Cyber Security Resources

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, and we’re doing a series of blog articles on Cyber Security. The US Department of Homeland Security has a wealth of resources freely available to the public on their website. Here’s some direct links to PDF documents on a variety of cyber security subjects. Social Media Guide Cybersecurity…

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month

Homeland Security has named October National Cyber Security Month. Themes for 2017 have been announced! Week 1: October 2-6 – Theme: Simple Steps to Online Safety. All members of the public can take some simple actions to protect themselves online and to recover in the event a cyber incident occurs. Week 1 will address the…

Livestock Groups Seek ELD Waiver

Major farm groups have petitioned the Department of Transportation for a waiver and limited exemption from the upcoming electronic logging device (ELD) rule. The groups believe that the ELD rule currently isn’t compatible with the livestock industry, as limitations on driving hours may endanger the health of live animals. Although the rule is still expected…