News & Reports
2020 Year in Review for Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
When?What happened?What does it mean?Jan. 6The 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...
FMCSA is Requesting Comments on “Yard Moves”
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...
Second Chances: How to Upgrade Your Safety Rating
How to get back on track after a disappointing Compliance Review.
What happens now when FMCSA comes to audit your logs?
Check out this excellent article by our friend Deborah Lockridge.
Proposed FMCSA Rules
FMCSA RuleSummaryStatusApplication by Certain Mexico-Domiciled Motor Carriers to Operate Beyond U.S. Municipalities and Commercial Zones on the U.S.-Mexico BorderThe international agreement would change regulations that govern applications and would require additional...
Canada Tire Chain Laws
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...
Tire Chain Laws by State
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...
U.S. Department of Transportation to Host a Virtual 5.9 GHz Safety Band Stakeholder Forum
The U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) is hosting an online “5.9 GHz Safety Band Stakeholder Forum: Leveraging Existing V2X Investments in a Changing Spectrum Environment” to discuss the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) First Report and Order, which...
Hours of Service Waiver for Covid-Related Operations Extended through 2/28/2021
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...
Hours of Service: Ag Commodity Clarification
The commodity you are transporting is a determining factor whether you qualify for a agricultural exemption from the FMCSA Hours of Service. For clarification on ag commodities as defined by FMCSA and your eligibility for the ag exemption, here is the latest docket...