Fatigue is the result of physical or mental exertion that impairs performance. Driver fatigue may be due to a lack of adequate sleep, extended work hours, strenuous work or non-work activities, or a combination of other factors. The Large Truck Crash Causation Study (LTCCS) reported that 13 percent of Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) drivers were…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has proposed a new rule in regards to rating carriers. The rule will not have to go through the process to become a final rule. Carriers will have no rating or an “unfit” rating. Carriers with an “unfit” rating will not be allowed to operate. FMSCA will set standards…
In cold temperatures, approach with caution and assume that all wet, dark areas on pavements are slippery and icy. During bad weather, avoid boots or shoes with smooth soles and heels. Instead, wear shoes or boots that provide traction on snow and ice; boots made of non-slip rubber or neoprene with grooved soles are best.…
Last month, the House and Senate finally agreed on a five-year, $305 billion highway bill and the President signed it in to law. The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act brings with it a number of important provisions, including the following: Drug Testing Reform: Carriers can use a hair test in lieu of a urine…
What a Motor Carrier Needs to Do When a Crash Happens Please join TRS for a webinar on Jan 14, 2016 at 2:00 PM EST. Register now! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7624960678092171266 Please join TRS for the monthly “Truck Stop” webinar on January 14 at 2:00 pm ET. At this time of year, with all the inclement weather and…
FINAL RULE The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published the Final Rule in regards to Electronic Logging Devices. Some highlights: All commercial truck and bus drivers who use paper logs will have two years to purchase and utilize an electronic device. The electronic logging devices (ELD) will have specific technological specifications that manufacturers will…
Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP is hosting a special Transportation Webinar to review the FAST Act. Marc Tucker and Rob Moseley will be discussing the FAST Act, CSA, Hair Testing and crash accountability. They will also spend time discussing the Final Rule in regards to electronic logging devices. January 12, 2016 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST…
At Deeley Insurance Group – the answer is YES! Some Coverage We Can Offer: Coverage for the sleigh – on land and air – Transportation Department is working up quotes and is so impressed with his years of experience and driving record – ACCIDENT FREE! Event Policy for Christmas Eve – One big party Product…
FMCSA passed a final rule prohibiting trucking companies from coercing drivers to break the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. The rule will go in to effect on January 29, 2016. Per a synopsis on federalregister.gov the rule includes: A procedure for drivers to report coercion to FMCSA Rules for the FMCSA to follow when investigating…
It took Congress 28 years to produce a long-term transportation bill and they have named it the FAST Act – Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act. Points of interest in the ACT: Approximately $300 Billion dollars of funding over Five years Trucking Companies safety scores will remain private The driving age to drive trucks and busses…
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