According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the Electronic Logging Device Rule will become active on December 18th, 2017. Beginning on that day, violations can be issued to drivers who are driving vehicles that do not have the required electronic logging device installed. A driver who is driving without the required device on…
The FMCSA announced in the Federal Register that it is seeking comment on a proposal to repeal the blanket exclusion for diabetic drivers. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FMCSA announces that it is considering submitting the Information Collection Request (ICR) described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) clarified which vehicles are mandated to have ELDs. According to the clarification sent out in July, if the model year of the vehicle engine is 2000 or newer, you are required to have an ELD. For example, if you have a 1999 truck with a 2005 engine, you…
If you were involved in an eligible crash on or since June 1, 2017, you may submit a Request for Data Review to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The Crash Preventability Demonstration Program uses data from throughout the year to determine how to prioritize enforcement resources. According to the FMCSA, “Studies show that…
On Saturday, October 7th the Delaware State Fairgrounds will be the beginning site of Delaware's Truck Convoy. The convoy travels through both Kent and Sussex Counties and will be escorted by police officers. The Delaware Trucking industry supports the Special Olympics, and this convoy event will be a celebration of their partnership with the Special…
Last August the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proposed a rule that would require heavy-duty vehicles to have speed limiters installed. However, the most recent Agency Rule List from the White Houses' Office of Management and Budget does not include the Speed Limiter Rule. This is…
Photo by Lance Armstrong on Unsplash This Aug. 18 to Sept. 4, law enforcement will be stepping up their “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. This means police officers will be focused on spotting impaired drivers and pulling them over. There were nearly 10,000 people killed in alcohol-impaired motor vehicle crashes in 2014, according…
On July 17, 2017, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, issued an updated version of Form I-9: Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). Under federal law, every employer that recruits, refers for a fee or hires an individual for employment in the United States must complete a Form…
Whether they are walking, riding a bike, in their parent's car or on a bus, back to school time means millions of children are suddenly back on our roads. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recognizes the increased hazard and puts out annual bulletins on ways to keep your children safe, and a reminder to…
At one point in time, nearly every company driver has dreamed of being an owner-operator. The freedom to choose your own routes, set your own schedules (dependent upon jobs taken, of course), drive the truck of your choosing and selecting your own policies and rules (again within reason and regulations.) Additionally, owner-operators tend to earn…
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