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FMCSA Audits 101

06 Apr 2022
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Joel Beal
Check out this good article from Brandon Wiseman – click here.
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Entry Level Driver Training Program

19 Jan 2022
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The following is a brief overview of the Entry Level Driver Training program.  For complete information click on the link below. https://tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov/ Interested in ELDT? Select a scenario below to determine if you are required to complete entry-level driver training. I...
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I think we already knew this… ELD Mandate and Accidents

13 Jan 2022
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Overedrive Staff Study finds trucking accidents up after ELDs On its way to publication in the Journal of Operations Management last year, a study by researchers at the University of Arkansas previously reported on in 2019 in Overdrive ended up highlighting a significant...
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Important Notice from FMCSA: 3G Sunset – Will It Affect your ELDs?

15 Dec 2021
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Joel Beal
Final Reminder: Mobile carriers are sunsetting 3G. Have you checked to see if your ELD is affected? As we shared via email on November 1, 2021 and November 19, 2021, mobile carriers are shutting down their 3G networks to make room for more advanced network services, including 5G....
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2020 Year in Review for Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

31 Dec 2020
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Joel Beal
compliance
When? What happened? What does it mean? Jan. 6 The new Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse was launched. Motor carriers must query the database for all new drivers and annually for all existing CDL drivers, and must ensure that violations are reported to the Clearinghouse. Jan. 15...
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FMCSA is Requesting Comments on “Yard Moves”

31 Dec 2020
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Joel Beal
compliance, Hours of Service
FMCSA is proposing to revise the regulatory guidance concerningrecording time operating a commercial motor vehicle as a “yard move.” This guidance applies to all commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers required to record their hours of service. The Agency requests public comments...
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Canada Tire Chain Laws

21 Dec 2020
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Joel Beal
safety
Alberta No regulations require or prohibit the use of tire chains or studded tires. However, if you choose to use them and damage the roadway, Alberta makes a point to let you know you could be cited for the damage. British Columbia Chains and studded tires are fine when needed....
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Tire Chain Laws by State

18 Dec 2020
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safety
Alaska When you can’t use chains depends on where you are in the state: No chains from April 15 to Sept. 30 below 60 north latitude. No chains from May 1 to Sept. 15 above 60 north latitude. There is one exception. They are not allowed on the paved portions of the Sterling...
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Hours of Service Waiver for Covid-Related Operations Extended through 2/28/2021

03 Dec 2020
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Joel Beal
The federal hours of service waiver available to carriers and truck drivers providing direct emergency assistance for the COVID-19 pandemic has been extended through the end of February 2021 and expanded to also include the transportation of vaccines and medical supplies and...
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One Page Guides to the new FMCSA Hours of Service Rules Updates

30 Sep 2020
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We are fielding a lot of questions on the new HOS rules from FMCSA here in the US that took effect starting today. The trucking professionals at TXTA assembled 2 excellent 1 pagers that I encourage you to review and distribute. Interstate HOS Rule Updates;...
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