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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

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 filed by FMCSA. Continue Reading

What are the true costs of regulatory compliance in today’s US trucking environment? Continue Reading

by:  William B. Cassidy and Reynolds Hutchins Trucking in the U.S. was deregulated, in economic terms, in the 1980s and 1990s. When it comes to safety, however, trucking is more regulated now than it has ever been. Truck safety rules are reshaping how trucking companies operate... Continue Reading