60 Seconds: FMCSA Administrator Set to Appear Before House Panel
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Robin Hutcheson will discuss implementation of the 2021 infrastructure law. Read more in Capitol Agenda.
December 12, 2023FMCSA Issues Notice of Sexual Assault Enforcement Policy
FMCSA has issued a notice of enforcement policy that regulations require disqualification of drivers convicted of using a commercial motor vehicle to commit felony sexual assault.
FMCSA Proposes DataQs Appeal Process
Fleets mostly support a plan that would allow them to appeal state agency Requests for Data Review to federal regulators when they believe their crash review is “incomplete or incorrect.”
FMCSA Warning: Drivers Who Drug-Test Positive Will Lose CDLs
“By November 18, 2024, as part of new federal regulations, drivers with a ‘prohibited’ status in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse will lose or be denied their state-issued commercial driving privileges.” FMCSA warns truck drivers who drug-test positive will lose their CDLs starting late next year.
November 30, 2023FMCSA Warning: Drivers Who Drug-Test Positive Will Lose CDLs
FMCSA has issued a warning that late next year truck drivers who test positive for drug use will not only be placed on prohibited status, but will lose their commercial driver licenses.
New FMCSA Rule Targets Fraudulent Brokerage Operations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is amending its complex regulation pertaining to financial responsibility requirements for brokers of property and freight forwarders.
FMCSA Rule Restricts Emergency HOS Waivers to 14 Days
A rule recently adopted by FMCSA cuts from 30 to 14 the maximum number of days a state may waive HOS regulations during a state of emergency, a move that has drawn criticism from stakeholders.
CVSA Adopts Policy Position on Beyond Compliance
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has adopted a slate of new policy positions, including in support of a “beyond compliance” concept.
FMCSA Grant Helps West Virginia Report CMV Crashes
West Virginia will use an FMCSA grant for $140,729 to provide more accurate and timely data to state law enforcement about commercial motor vehicle safety accidents.
Experts Update Trucking Executives on Legal Issues
AUSTIN, Texas — Legal experts updated trucking executives on pending and future legal issues, including possible changes to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's CSA program.