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5 critical questions to ask about your ELD
Hours-of-Service

5 critical questions to ask about your ELD

Whether you're in the process of sourcing an ELD solution or are already locked into a contract, here are 5 critical questions to ask.

JC
Jerad Childress
•May 26, 2021
FMCSA coordinating with states on Colonial Pipeline exemptions
Breaking /Agency News

FMCSA coordinating with states on Colonial Pipeline exemptions

The FMCSA is working with individual states that have issued their own emergency orders in response to the Colonial Pipeline shutdown.

Brandon WisemanBrandon Wiseman
•May 15, 2021
FMCSA issues emergency FMCSR exemption for certain fuel transporters
Breaking /Agency News

FMCSA issues emergency FMCSR exemption for certain fuel transporters

FMCSA issues emergency safety regulation exemption for fuel haulers in response to Colonial pipeline shutdown.

Brandon WisemanBrandon Wiseman
•May 9, 2021
Understanding the Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) process
New Entrants /Vehicle Maintenance

Understanding the Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) process

The Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) process continues to be a pain-point for many motor carriers and can lead to violations.

Brandon WisemanBrandon Wiseman
•Apr 26, 2021
Preparing for International Roadcheck 2021

Preparing for International Roadcheck 2021

Each year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) holds its International Roadcheck during which commercial vehicle inspectors from all states and throughout Mexico and Canada focus their attention on particular issues during their inspections in order to gather data on those issues and to raise awareness on important issues affecting highway safety. According to the CVSA, this year's Roadcheck, which is scheduled for May 4-6, will highlight hours-of-service and vehicle lighting violation

Brandon WisemanBrandon Wiseman
•Apr 22, 2021
5 common ELD pitfalls and how to avoid them
New Entrants /Hours-of-Service

5 common ELD pitfalls and how to avoid them

Carriers and drivers continue to run into ELD-related issues during roadside inspections. Here are 5 common ELD pitfalls & how to avoid them

Brandon WisemanBrandon Wiseman
•Apr 13, 2021
Get ready for the new DOT entry-level driver training
New Entrants /Driver Qualification /General Compliance

Get ready for the new DOT entry-level driver training

Set to take effect on February 7, 2022, the FMCSA's new entry-level driver training requirement will overhaul the agency's existing rules.

Brandon WisemanBrandon Wiseman
•Mar 21, 2021
FMCSA proposes to eliminate annual certificate of violations requirement
Agency News /Breaking /Driver Qualification

FMCSA proposes to eliminate annual certificate of violations requirement

The FMCSA is proposing to do away with the requirement that drivers submit a list of traffic convictions to motor carriers at least annually

Brandon WisemanBrandon Wiseman
•Dec 17, 2020
FMCSA extends and expands COVID-19 emergency declaration
Breaking /Agency News /General Compliance

FMCSA extends and expands COVID-19 emergency declaration

The FMCSA has extended its COVID-19 emergency declaration through February 28, 2021 and expanded it to include transportation of vaccines.

Brandon WisemanBrandon Wiseman
•Dec 2, 2020
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