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DOT tasks its COVID response and recovery boss to lead FMCSA
Robin Hutcheson has been named Deputy Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, taking over the role vacated by the departure of Meera Joshi earlier this month.
January 19, 2022
Safety & Compliance
Rear impact guard now part of annual truck inspection
Carriers that fail to pass inspection next month could be fined almost $16,000 and drivers almost $4,000.
November 15, 2021
Technology
ELD compliance at stake with 3G sunsetting just months away
FMCSA is warning fleets to act fast to make sure their ELDs are not reliant on 3G cell networks with sunsetting beginning in February. In addition to ELDs, carriers' telematics and camera systems could also be affected by the 3G shutdown.
November 5, 2021
Regulations
Vax mandate catches truck drivers in jurisdiction crossfire between OSHA and DOT
Attorneys say OTR drivers wouldn't be subject to OSHA's vaccine mandate, but rules could change once they step out of the truck or enter a building.
November 4, 2021
Safety & Compliance
Biden's vaccine mandate up against 'extremely difficult' challenge, attorneys say
Emergency Temporary Standards from Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) don't always hold up in court, and where disease is considered the hazard, President Biden is expected to have an 'extremely difficult' challenge defending his COVID mandate.
October 27, 2021
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ATA files formal request for truck driver exemption from possible vax mandate
ATA boss Chris Spear asked the White House Thursday for provisions exempting truck drivers and fleets with government contracts from a potential vaccine and COVID test mandate.
October 21, 2021
Regulations
Cummins partnering with driverless tech upstart | FleetPride adds parts ordering function to website
Cummins, Locomation ink joint testing, integration deal. Also: FleetPride beefs up its website to now include order capabilities; Driverless tech company Aurora debuts subscription service.
October 14, 2021
Regulations
ISAAC Instruments, Trimble now included in Transport Canada's list of certified ELDs
The companies are just the fifth and sixth to receive certification by an accredited third-party company that verifies compliance with the mandate’s technical standards.
October 13, 2021
Regulations
OSHA sends vax mandate rule to White House for review, trucking vows fight
TCA, ATA voice concerns to the Biden administration over what a vaccine mandate could do to the supply chain as a whole, impracticalities of enforcement.
October 13, 2021
Technology
Tech platform speeds up roadside inspections by 50%
Digitally pre-populating the digital form slashes the time it takes to conduct commercial vehicle inspections by up to 50% while improving accuracy and safety.
October 12, 2021
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FMCSA tells states to ban drivers with drug, alcohol strikes
The agency will begin requiring states to downgrade the licenses of drivers who have a positive drug or alcohol test that lands them in the Clearinghouse, while also prohibiting states from making certain CDL transactions for drivers in the database.
October 6, 2021
Regulations
Joshi confirmation hearing is Wednesday, set to lead FMCSA
Industry stakeholders voice support for her nomination.
September 20, 2021
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The intensity of brakes, other vehicle enforcement is highest in these states
What's your guess for the state most prone to hand out the highest rate of violations in any inspection? What about brake violations, a big focus of next week's nationwide brake-blitz? Find out what the numbers say here.
August 20, 2021
Safety & Compliance
FMCSA looks to expand definition, mounting position of vehicle safety tech
FMCSA proposes to amend its regs to allow lower mounting of vehicle safety tech. Also, Yokohama Tire Corporation will implement a price increase next month; WEL Companies (CCJ Top 250, No. 178) is increasing driver pay for the second time this year.
July 6, 2021
Regulations
Set and follow best practices to lower light and HOS infractions
This year's Roadcheck takes place May 4-6 with an emphasis on lighting, the 'number one vehicle violation' and hours-of-service which continue to rank as the top cause for out-of-service driver violations. CCJ talked with experts about both.
April 29, 2021
Regulations
Support mounts for under-21 interstate drivers
In order to qualify for the proposed apprenticeship program, candidates must complete at least 400 hours of additional training.
April 14, 2021
Regulations
Highway safety makes up half of NTSB's annual 'Most Wanted' list
Among the agency's 10 initiatives was eliminating speed-related crashes; protecting vulnerable road users; preventing impaired driving; requiring collision-avoidance tech and eliminating distracted driving.
April 7, 2021
Regulations
Law enforcement: Expect more truck inspections this year over last
The number of roadside truck inspections dropped considerably during the first year of COVID, but now that vaccinations are on the rise and states continue to end restrictions, inspections are forecast to grow back to pre-COVID levels.
March 17, 2021
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