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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... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading

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.... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading

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.... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading

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;... Continue Reading