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FMCSA hosts second Truck Leasing Task Force Meeting

The FMCSA will hold the second meeting of the Truck Leasing Task Force (TLTF) at 10:00 am on Oct. 17

FleetDrive 360, Abbott partner to address FMCSA regulations

The companies plan to offer a fast method of scheduling drug tests and 72-hour results returns while maintaining compliance with FMCSA regulations.

FMCSA removes Falcon ELD, KSK ELD from list of registered devices

Beginning November 13, 2023, motor carriers who continue to use the revoked devices listed above will be considered to be operating without an ELD.

FMCSA removes All-Ways Track ELD from list of registered ELDs

Carriers who continue to use the revoked ELD will be considered to be operating without an ELD.

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FMCSA announces proposed improvements to its Safety Measurement System

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced proposed changes to its Safety Measurement System (SMS) to reduce and prevent crashes. According to the administration, the SMS uses data from roadside inspections, crash reports, and investigations to identify and prioritize for intervention the motor carriers that pose the greatest risk to safety. As part of

FMCSA has removed One Plus ELD’s ORS device from registered ELD list

The FMCSA will consider motor carriers still using the revoked device as operating without an ELD after April 10, 2023.

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FMCSA removes Nationwide ELD from registered ELD list

Motor carriers who continue using the revoked device after April 4, 2023, could be placed out-of-service until corrected.

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FMCSA removes ELD One from list of registered ELDs

FMCSA has placed ELD One on the “Revoked Devices” list due to the company’s failure to meet the minimum requirements.

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New FMCSA rule takes effect for HOS

Back on May 14, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced new Hours-of-Service (HOS) rules, and they are officially going into effect on Sept. 29. These changes came about after the FMCSA held multiple town hall meetings online to proactively get feedback from those that the HOS rules impact the most. After assessing all

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FMCSA proposes new under-21 commercial driver pilot program

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is proposing and seeking public comments on a new pilot program to allow drivers aged 18-20 to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. The agency proposes a pilot program to allow drivers to participate if they fall within two categories: 18 to

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What new hours of service regulations mean for you

Recently, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published its final rule updating hours of service (HOS) rules. FMCSA’s final rule on hours of service offers four revisions to the existing HOS rules, which are as follows: Flexibility has been added for the 30-minute break rule by requiring a break after 8 hours of consecutive

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FMCSA updates hours of service regulations to improve safety, flexibility

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has published a final rule updating hours of service (HOS) rules. FMCSA’s final rule on hours of service offers four key revisions to the existing HOS rules, which are as follows: Flexibility has been added for the 30-minute break rule by requiring a break

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