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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

Check out Aaron Huff’s article in CCJ here. Continue Reading

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced it is extending its COVID-19 emergency declaration, which suspends hours of service regulations for certain haulers, through Dec. 31. The declaration was issued following the declaration of national emergency in March. The... Continue Reading

Law enforcement personnel observed 66,421 drivers engaging in unsafe driver behaviors on roadways and issued 71,343 warnings and citations as part of Operation Safe Driver Week. Enforcement officials interacted with 29,921 commercial motor vehicle drivers during this year’s... Continue Reading

In March 2020, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) announced the postponement of International Roadcheck due to the coronavirus pandemic, with new dates to be determined. CVSA has now rescheduled International Roadcheck for Sept. 9-11. International Roadcheck is a... Continue Reading