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My Conditional Rating has been Improved; what can I expect now?
Congratulations on improving your DOT conditional safety rating! An improved rating can have several benefits for you and your business. Here are some things you…
I have a Conditional Rating, and it is costing me money!
Improving a conditional safety rating involves identifying areas where safety could be improved and taking steps to address them. Here are some general steps that…
Why Should a Trucking Company Improve a Conditional Safety Rating?
A conditional safety rating indicates that a trucking company has demonstrated compliance issues related to safety regulations during a compliance review by the Federal Motor…
FMCSA Eliminates The Annual List of Violations Requirement
Effective May 9, 2022, FMCSA amends its regulations to eliminate the requirement that drivers operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce prepare and submit…
International Roadcheck Is May 17-19 With a Focus on Wheel Ends
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced this year’s International Roadcheck dates as May 17-19 with a focus on wheel ends. International Roadcheck is…
Brake Safety Week Set for Aug. 22-28
This year’s Brake Safety Week is scheduled for Aug. 22-28. During Brake Safety Week, commercial motor vehicle inspectors emphasize the importance of brake systems by…
7 Months Until the New Entry Level Driver Training Requirements Become Effective
Beginning February 7, 2022, any entity that provides training for entry-level drivers must be registered with FMCSA and listed on the Training Provider Registry. FMCSA…
So you just received a conditional or unsatisfactory safety rating, now what?
If you have received a compromised safety rating and are unable to sort the problem out, this article maybe helpful for you. What is a…
The labeling of many CBD products may be misleading
It is important for all employers and safety-sensitive employees to know: The Department of Transportation requires testing for marijuana and not CBD. The labeling of…
HOS Exemption Declared Due To Colonial Pipeline Shutdown
ALABAMA, ARKANSAS, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, DELAWARE, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, KENTUCKY, LOUISIANA, MARYLAND, MISSISSIPPI, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH CAROLINA, PENNSYLVANIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, TEXAS, AND VIRGINIA…
DON’T FORGET – International Roadcheck Set for May 4-6
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has set May 4-6 as the dates for this year’s International Roadcheck. Over that 72-hour period, commercial motor vehicle…
Will Your Compliance Program Pass the Test?
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), safety audits are “designed to ensure that carriers have safety management controls in place to ensure…
NSC Calls on Biden Administration to Commit to Zero Traffic Deaths
While the National Safety Council applauds President Joe Biden’s commitment to road safety and transportation equity as part of his recently released infrastructure proposal, we…
Helpful tips on managing your Hours-of-Service/Electronic Logging Device(ELD) data-Free Webinar
Are you overwhelmed with your ELD information? Are you interested in learning how to eliminate the pain and frustration of managing your ELD information? If…
International Roadcheck Set for May 4-6 with Emphasis on Lighting and Hours of Service
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has set May 4-6 as the dates for this year’s International Roadcheck. Over that 72-hour period, commercial motor vehicle…
ATRI Issues Call for Motor Carriers to Participate in Insurance Costs Data Collection
ATRI has launched a new data collection initiative to better understand the rising costs of trucking insurance and how those costs are ultimately impacting the…
Auto Transport Company Owner Sentenced for Falsifying Motor Carrier Safety Records, Fraud, ID Theft,
The owner of an East Providence automobile transport company has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for falsifying U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)…
REGIONAL EMERGENCY DECLARATION ANNOUNCED BY FMCSA
In accordance with the provisions of 49 CFR § 390.23, the Regional Field Administrators for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Midwestern, Southern, and…
The Hidden Cost of Non-Compliance
We’ve all seen the many print, TV, radio, and billboard advertisements by personal injury attorneys promising huge settlements for heavy truck accidents. These seasoned attorneys…
International Roadcheck Set for May 4-6 with Emphasis on Lighting and Hours of Service
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has set May 4-6 as the dates for this year’s International Roadcheck. Over that 72-hour period, commercial motor vehicle…
Driver HOS Changes Become Effective September 29, 2020
The long awaited changes to the Federal Motor Carrier hours-of-service regulations become effective at 12:01 AM EST on September 29, 2020. The specific areas that…
Nuclear Verdicts – Follow-Up
As a follow-up to my previous post regarding nuclear jury verdicts and the impact they are having on the transportation industry, here is a link…
Extension of the Modified Expanded Emergency Declaration No. 2020-002 Under 49 CFR § 390.25
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) hereby declares that the continuing national emergency warrants the extension of Emergency Declaration No. 2020-002. This extension continues…
CVSA Schedules Brake Safety Week for Late August
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) has announced that Brake Safety Week will proceed as scheduled, August 23-29. During this annual event, enforcement officials inspect…
FMCSA Extends COVID Emergency Relief Exemption
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) hereby declares that the continuing national emergency warrants the extension of Emergency Declaration No. 2020-002. This extension continues…
MCS-150 Update Reminder
If the next-to-last digit of your USDOT Number is even, and the last digit ends in 6 you were required to file an update by…
“NUCLEAR VERDICTS” DRIVING CARRIER INSURANCE COSTS THROUGH THE ROOF!
The average cost of truck insurance premiums rose 42% from 2010 to 2018, forcing many smaller carriers to exit the industry. One main factor that…
FMCSA Leveraging Technology to Conduct Compliance Reviews During COVID-19 Health Emergency
During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will conduct compliance reviews under 49 CFR part 385,…
MCS-150 Biennial Updates
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires all entities under its jurisdiction to update their information every two years. You are required to provide this…
CSA Points, here today, not gone tomorrow!
It is imperative that a carrier closely monitor their CSA data as it becomes available each month. Too often, roadside inspections and associated violations can…
Managing your FMCSA Portal is key to operating a compliant fleet.
There are many areas that a carrier must keep updated on their FMCSA Portal, including bi-annual MCS150 updates, DataQs for erroneous roadside inspections, and challenging…
Non-compliant driver qualification files can result in gross negligence jury awards
Driver qualification files (DQF) are one of the first items that are reviewed in a DOT compliance audit. They are also one of the first…
The carrier is responsible for knowing the status of their drivers CDL at all times.
DID YOU KNOW? 7% of North American drivers have a suspended license 75% of those drivers continue to drive on a suspended license 39% of…
Operation Safe Driver Week is July 12-18 With a Focus on Speeding
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 2020 Operation Safe Driver Week will go on as scheduled, July 12-18. During this week-long traffic enforcement safety initiative,…
Hours-of-Service Final Rule Adds Flexibility to Truck Drivers’ Workdays
FMCSA’s final rule on hours of service makes four key revisions to the existing HOS rules: 1. The 30-minute break rule, which requires a break…
CDC Publishes COVID-19 Guidelines for Long-Haul Truck Drivers
Being considered an essential worker during the COVID-19 pandemic, truck drivers are a critical component to keeping America going. Recognizing that their safety is critical,…
FMCSA Extends Emergency Declaration Through June 14, 2020
Today the FMCSA announced an extension of its Emergency Declaration through June 14, 2020, allowing motor carriers and drivers providing direct assistance to the COVID-19…
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