FMCSA Archives - Page 7 of 14 - Truck Drivers USA

June 26, 2024

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Semi-Truck Towing Protection Policies in Focus

Guarding truck drivers from excessive towing fees is crucial, stated U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg during a public session on June 21. Buttigieg commented ...

June 20, 2024

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Federal Regulators to Survey Truck Drivers on Seat Belt Usage

Federal regulators are set to survey truck drivers about their seat belt usage following alarming data showing a high number of unrestrained drivers involved ...

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June 13, 2024

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FMCSA Organizes Public Listening Event on Assessing Motor Carrier Safety

Later this month, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is set to host an in-person listening session focused on safety fitness determinations for ...

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June 4, 2024

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FMCSA Acts Against Predatory Semi Truck Towing

For years, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has been vocal about predatory towing practices against truck drivers. Now, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety ...

May 24, 2024

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Two ELDs Removed from Registered Devices List by FMCSA

On May 21, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) delisted two electronic logging devices (ELDs), Blue Star ELD and ELD Mandate Plus. Consequently, ...

May 22, 2024

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Should 17-Year-Olds Receive a CLP Exemption?

A high school in Washington state is requesting permission from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to allow its 17-year-old students to earn ...

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May 20, 2024

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Broker Final Rule Remains as FMCSA Plans Other Rulemakings

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is going to uphold its final rule concerning broker and freight forwarder financial responsibility, maintaining regulations introduced ...

May 16, 2024

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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 a ...

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May 13, 2024

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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 for ...

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May 10, 2024

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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 are ...