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Physical Safety is a Key Focus for the Trucking Industry
In February, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced plans to study sexual assault and harassment within the commercial motor vehicle industry,...
6 U.S. States Readdress Ticket Quotas
State legislators across the nation are actively pursuing reforms aimed at discouraging law enforcement agencies from pressuring officers into meeting ticket quotas. Roughly...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
ByadminMarch 11, 2024