FMCSA
CLP Holders Barred from Participating in Under-21 Pilot
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has turned down a request from Pitt Ohio Express that aimed to allow drivers under 21, holding...
Seat Belts One of the Top Ways Truck Drivers Can Protect Themselves on the Road
Safety experts and regulators have long been emphasizing the critical importance of wearing seat belts for truck drivers, highlighting the potentially tragic consequences...
Professional Drivers’ Safety on U.S. Roads and What FMCSA is Doing About it
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is actively promoting safe practices for sharing the road with heavy-duty and large trucks. Truck drivers...
FMCSA’s Sue Lawless Addresses Truck Parking, Female Drivers, and Safety
During the annual convention of the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) in Nashville on Monday, March 26, Sue Lawless, Acting Deputy Administrator of the...
Detention Costs Drivers Time and Carriers Money – FMCSA Has Noticed and Is Researching a Solution
When discussing driver detention, Ed Nagle, the president and CEO of Nagle Companies based in Ohio, doesn't hold back about the frustration his...
FMCSA Creates Fraud Registration Team
Following persistent complaints from truckers, brokers, and insurance companies, federal regulators are establishing a dedicated team to combat widespread fraud in the trucking...
Broker Training Petition Granted by FMCSA
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has approved a petition from the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) concerning training standards for freight forwarders...
Newest Registration System Update from FMCSA
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking approval from the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new...
CDL Test Skills in Florida Will Remain the Same, Flexibility and Changes Denied
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declined a request from Florida authorities seeking an exemption from specific provisions in the Commercial...
Will FMCSA Change Their Inspection Report Requirements?
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has urged federal regulators to revise a rule regarding the obligation for motor carriers to submit inspection...
