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FMCSA Looks to Remove 16K DOT Docs From National Registry
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is proposing the removal of medical examiners (MEs) from its National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners...
Maintenance Language in Lease Agreements Under Review by DOT
An appointed task force from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is currently scrutinizing maintenance provisions within lease-purchase agreements, asserting that these clauses...
White House Ruling on AEB Systems for Heavy Vehicles Expected Soon
The final rule from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) mandating automatic emergency braking systems on light vehicles has entered the review...
FMCSA Updates Medical Handbook to Clear up Any Regulatory Confusions
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released the updated Medical Examiner’s Handbook (MEH) on Jan. 22, which includes revisions to the Medical...
Maintenance Requirements Made Clear by Truck Leasing Task Force
In exploitative lease-purchase arrangements, mandatory maintenance becomes an additional avenue for motor carriers to profit at the expense of truck drivers. Task force...
New HOS Exemption Granted by FMCSA
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is set to extend the hours-of-service exemption for a trucking company, WestRock, operating a route under...
Congress Member Pushes Back Against Increasing Liability Insurance
During a House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing focused on the supply chain and infrastructure, Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., a former member of...
New Reports Influence Safety Fitness Rulemaking
Last year, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) provided the public with a three-month window to submit comments regarding potential changes to...
Funny Electronic Messages on Highways Banned Across the Country
Quirky and amusing messages on electronic signs along highways and freeways are set to be removed as the U.S. Federal Highway Administration introduces...
OOIDA Urges Transportation Committee to Put Safety Before Tech
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has emphasized the need for future trucking regulations to prioritize safety over serving the interests of tech...
