Hutcheson Cites History of Commitment to Gender Equality
DALLAS — The head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration told a conference hosted by a women’s trucking organization that she has been striving to elevate the vital role women play in the industry throughout her career.
PrePass Urges Caution on CMV Electronic Identifier System
A new PrePass Safety Alliance white paper claims that a proposal to require that trucks have a unique electronic identifier system would not necessarily improve highway safety, and could allow inspectors to monitor the condition of commercial motor vehicles while they are in motion.
FMCSA Chief Robin Hutcheson Prioritizes Parking, Workforce, Supply Chain
Robin Hutcheson, the newly confirmed administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, pointed to resources the Biden administration is directing to state agencies for alleviating parking concerns.
The Top Priorities for the New FMCSA Administrator
On September 26, Robin Hutcheson was officially confirmed as the new Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. During her time as acting administrator, Hutcheson worked with trucking industry stakeholders to address concerns about the supply chain and workforce development. What are her top priorities as she enters this new role? In this special edition of Newsmakers, FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson joins TT's Eugene Mulero and Dan Ronan to discuss truck parking, automated driving systems, and working with the industry to promote safety.
October 7, 2022FMCSA Proposes All Interstate CMVs Have Electronic ID Systems
Federal trucking regulators have issued a proposal that would require every commercial motor vehicle operating in interstate commerce be equipped with an electronic identification system.
FMCSA Issues Emergency Declaration for Hurricane Relief
The devastation wrought in Florida by Hurricane Ian prompted the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to issue an emergency declaration for commercial vehicles directly assisting in transporting goods and disaster relief services in seven Southeastern states.
Freight Industry Applauds Hutcheson’s Confirmation at FMCSA
The recent Senate confirmation of Robin Hutcheson as administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration prompted praise from groups representing key aspects of the freight industry.
FMCSA Plans Study on Driver Effect of Automated Driving Systems
Federal trucking regulators are planning a study that will examine the effect of human driver factors for Level 2 and Level 3 automated driving systems on commercial trucks.
FMCSA Seeks Input on CDL Third-Party Training, Testing Programs
Expressing concern over commercial driver license issuance delays and possible fraud, regulators are seeking comment on the effectiveness of third-party training and testing programs.
Senate Confirms Hutcheson as FMCSA Administrator
Robin Hutcheson, President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, was easily confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Sept. 22.