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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
UPDATED: FMCSA expands hours-of-service regulatory relief to commercial vehicles in response to coronavirus
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued an expanded national emergency declaration to provide hours-of-service regulatory relief to commercial vehicle drivers transporting emergency relief in response to the nationwide coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. This declaration is the first time FMCSA has issued nation-wide relief and follows President Trump issuing a
USDOT awards more than $77M in grants to improve commercial vehicle safety
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has awarded $77.3 million in grants to states and educational institutions to enhance commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety.
FMCSA publishes hours of service proposal to improve safety, increase flexibility for drivers
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on changes to hours of service (HOS) rules to increase safety on America’s roadways by updating existing regulations for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers.
FMCSA clarifies regulatory guidance for transportation of agricultural commodities, personal conveyance
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced new regulatory guidance clarifying the 150 air-miles hours-of-service agricultural commodity exemption and providing additional explanatory detail of the “personal conveyance” provision. “Due to input from commercial vehicle stakeholders and the public, the Department has taken steps to provide greater clarity and flexibility
