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
FMCSA announces new ELD waiver for transporters of agricultural commodities
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is announcing an additional 90-day temporary waiver from the federal ELD mandate for agriculture-related transportation. Additionally, during this time period, FMCSA will publish final guidance on both the agricultural 150 air-mile hours-of-service exemption and personal conveyance. FMCSA will continue its outreach to provide assistance
VDO RoadLog ELD successfully meets FMCSA data transfer test
Continental announced that its VDO RoadLog ELD platform has successfully completed data transfer testing with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The VDO RoadLog ELD confirmed compliance with ELD mandate regulations by effectively demonstrating its ability to transfer data to an authorized enforcement official’s PC via a wireless internet connection and locally via USB 2.0.
FMCSA rules now permanently allow Bendix windshield-mounted cameras
The video camera component of the Bendix Wingman Fusion collision mitigation technology and AutoVue Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System from Bendix CVS will remain compliant with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules, thanks to an exemption that was recently made permanent. Effective Oct. 24, the rule change allows certain devices that utilize “vehicle safety
Unpacking the requirements of the ELD Final Rule
Christmas came early for the trucking industry when the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) gift-wrapped the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Final Rule and placed it under the tree on Dec. 10, 2015. Fleet Equipment ripped open the regulation package and talked with truck technology experts who are on the ELD front lines. So let’s get
Safety systems that reduce CSA violations
Safety is the top priority for motor carriers. Running a safe operation requires thorough knowledge and understanding of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations. In addition to educating drivers on these regulations, there are specific company fleet safety policies and procedures that must be reviewed; such as the completion of roadside inspection paperwork
Vigillo announces the DataQs Success Report
Vigillo LLC, creators of data mining software products designed to aggregate, organize and deliver complex fleet safety information, announced the DataQs Success Report. The new offering allows motor carriers to easily identify where their DataQs challenges are likely to have the best chance of success. FMCSA’s DataQs allow carriers to request a review of federal
