Categories for FMCSA Compliance

Posted 09/20/18

FMCSA Seeks Public Input FMCSA Seeks Public Input

FMCSA is seeking public input on the four following topics: Expanding the current 100 air-mile “short-haul” exemption for CDL drivers from 12 hours on-duty to 14 hours on-duty, in order to be consistent with the rules for long-haul truck drivers; Extending the current 14-hour on-duty limitation by up to two hours when a truck driver…

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Posted 09/14/18

Hurricane Florence HOS Rules Eased Hurricane Florence HOS Rules Eased

FMCSA  grants exemption from Parts 390-399 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, which covers parts and accessories needed for safe operation, hours of service and longer combination vehicles. Drivers are not exempt from requirements relating to commercial driver licenses, drugs and alcohol, hazardous materials, size and weight, and registration requirements. The regulatory relief applies…

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Posted 07/16/18

CVSA Safe Driving Week July 15-21 CVSA Safe Driving Week July 15-21

Distracted driving is the single largest contributing factor to traffic crashes today. Even Police Officers can become distracted while driving. Here are some practical ways to help drivers stay focused on the road ahead: Study your map and directions while parked. Pre-program your GPS with origin and destination points before moving your vehicle. Minimize the…

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