Tag: FMCSA

CVSA to request two-hour limit on personal conveyance use

Thirty-eight percent of drivers misuse personal transportation time, according to data compiled by CVSA. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) plans to formally request that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) impose a two-hour limit on the use of personal conveyance by truck drivers, following the discovery of increasing misuse of this provision. Based […]

FMCSA removes electronic logging devices from approved list

These ELDs do not meet the minimum requirements that all devices must meet, according to FMCSA standards. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced on Monday, May 12, the removal of eight electronic logging devices (ELDs) from its list of registered devices. These ELDs, associated with the company Gorilla Fleet Safety LLC, fail to […]

Safety Measurement System: ensure your fleet is compliant

If you have not yet adjusted your compliance strategies to align with the changes in SMS, now is the right time to do so. Last year, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced new updates to the Compliance, Safety, and Accountability (CSA) program. These changes significantly restructure the way carriers are evaluated concerning safety […]

In brief: EPA grants emission exemptions; FMCSA and NHTSA address safety

Exemptions to California’s zero-emission regulations, truck parking, and rewards for reporting vehicle defects. EPA grants exemptions to California’s zero emission standards The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted exemptions to California’s Advanced Clean Cars II and Heavy-Duty “Omnibus” regulations, allowing the state to enforce stricter vehicle emissions standards, even as similar rules are being contested […]

FMCSA wins key case against unauthorized moving company

The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California issued a final judgment against USA Logistics, Inc. for transporting household goods without proper authorization. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has achieved a significant victory in its efforts to ensure consumer safety in the moving transportation sector. On September 11, the U.S. District […]

FMCSA updates Crash Preventability Program with new accident types

FMCSA proposed modifications to some of the 16 existing crash types and the addition of four new types to enhance preventive measures. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) continues to update its Crash Preventability Determination Program (CPDP), a key initiative launched in 2020 that allows carriers and drivers to report accidents to determine if […]

Drivers could face license suspension if RTD process is not completed

163,318 holders of CDL and CLP licenses are registered as “prohibited” The latest FMCSA report reveals that 163,318 holders of CDL and CLP licenses are registered as “prohibited” in the agency’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. This center is an online database that monitors violations of the FMCSA’s drug and alcohol testing program. Under this prohibition […]

FMCSA: provisional renewal of the exemption for oversize loads

This exemption states that auto carriers operating stinger-steered transport equipment are not required to place warning flags on oversize loads. Recently, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the provisional renewal of an exemption granted in 2019. This exemption states that auto carriers operating stinger-steered transport equipment are not required to place warning flags […]

Briefs: UCR rate increases, proposed speed limiters and average diesel prices

Summary of relevant news and issues in the transportation industry. Proposal for an increase in UCR rates and oppositions On January 9th, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proposed a regulation to increase the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) rates by 25% for the year 2025. The UCR, an annual permit, is mandatory for most […]

FMCSA to recall medical examiners for failure to register

Approximately 15,727 medical examiners have not accessed their accounts in the National Registry. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced on January 24 its intention to disable over 15,000 doctors responsible for certifying the health of truck drivers. According to the statement published in the Federal Register, the FMCSA states that most of these […]