FMCSA Archives - Page 10 of 14

March 11, 2024

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Have a Story About Predatory Lease-Purchase Agreements? Get Ready to Share It

Truck drivers attending the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ken., will have the chance to share their experiences with exploitative lease-purchase agreements. The Federal ...

March 7, 2024

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Electronic Rear-Vision Mirrors: Company Asks FMCSA to Waive Rule

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has initiated the public comment phase for an exemption application concerning rear-vision mirrors. Convoy Technologies is seeking ...

March 5, 2024

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FMCSA Removes 5 ELDs From Self-Certification List

Late last week, on Feb. 29, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) officially made an announcement regarding the revocation of certification for five ...

March 1, 2024

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OOIDA Urges Truck Drivers to Send Message to Congress that They Don’t Want Speed Limiters

Amidst the ongoing debate over mandated speed limiters on heavy-duty trucks, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is rallying truck drivers to voice their ...

March 1, 2024

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State of Hawaii Gets FMCSA Exemption on CDL Test

Highlighting the challenges posed by limited highway infrastructure, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently granted Hawaii a specific exemption from certain aspects ...

February 28, 2024

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Specific Car Haulers Receive FMCSA Exemption

In 2019, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) granted an exemption to car haulers using stinger-steered transporter equipment, relieving them from the obligation ...

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February 23, 2024

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FMCSA Issues Active Phishing Alert on Fake Safety Audits

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a warning to authorized motor carriers regarding potential phishing threats. Criminals are impersonating agency auditors ...

February 22, 2024

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FMCSA Wants to See Truck Drivers’ Leasing Agreements

If you’re a truck driver under a lease agreement with a trucking company, federal regulators are seeking your contract details, particularly if you believe ...

February 21, 2024

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Speed Limiters Bill Loses Traction, Veto Gains Support

The movement to thwart the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) push for mandatory speed limiters on heavy-duty trucks has gained additional backing. ...

February 19, 2024

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Studies Added to Safety Fitness Rulemaking Cause Questions to be Directed at FMCSA

A coalition of trade associations is cautioning federal regulators against incorporating data that they deem outdated and irrelevant into the development of a rule ...