The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in response to the attack on the Colonial Pipeline is taking steps to create more flexibility for motor carriers and drivers. FMCSA is issuing a temporary hours of service exemption that applies to those transporting gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and […]
FMCSA Proposes to Drop Requirement for Drivers to Report Traffic Citations to Carriers
As part of its effort to remove costly, redundant, and burdensome regulations, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is considering eliminating the requirement that interstate truck drivers annually prepare and submit a list of their traffic violation convictions to their employers. The agency believes the requirement is “largely duplicative” of another provision requiring carriers […]
Medical Certification Requirements: Covid-19
In September The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) granted an emergency waiver in response to the COVID-19 pandemic for states, CDL holders, CLP holders, and interstate drivers operating commercial vehicles. The waiver allows for DMV to stop the downgrade of CDLs due to the expiration of a driver’s DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC). Many […]
FMCSA Proposes New Under-21 Commercial Driver Pilot Program
The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced it is proposing and seeking public comments on a new pilot program to allow drivers aged 18, 19, and 20 to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce. “This action will allow the Agency to carefully examine the safety, feasibility, and possible […]
FMCSA to Improve Flexibility for Commercial Drivers
Though wildly controversial the ELD Mandate has flashed a light on some major concerns that have been plaguing the trucking industry for some time now. One is the lack of available safe overnight parking, particularly in Metro areas. Another is the issues with hours of service (HOS) regulations. Thousands of drivers across the nation implored […]