The Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act has been introduced by U.S. Reps. Mile Bost and Angie Craig. This Act will improve highway safety for truckers out there looking for a place to park. There is a shortage of safe truck parking spots throughout the country right now and truckers are…
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced the 25 drivers for its Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee. These commercial motor vehicle drivers will be providing feedback to the FMCSA regarding safety, hours-of-service, parking, and other trucking industry-related issues. The new panel is compromised of drivers…
The Department of Transportation made a final rule implementing higher fines for drug/alcohol violations. According to the new regulations, those who violate any part of 49 CFR part 382, subpart G…, could be fined up to (but not exceed) $5,833. Also, fines have been increased for those who violate an…
The MORE Act has passed through the U.S. House of Representatives with a vote of 228-164. This act takes marijuana off the scheduled substance list in the Controlled Substance Act. If it goes all the way and passes, truckers will still be tested for marijuana usage. Even if it comes…
The USDOT’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced the extending and expansion of the hours-of-service regulations for those helping with COVID-19 relief. This declaration is for commercial vehicles providing direct assistance and runs through February 28, 2021, and is for: Vaccines, medical supplies, and equipment related to the prevention…
With the COVID-19 vaccine around the corner, transportation and delivery have become the next steps to work out. The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced that they are taking the necessary precautions and measures to get this vaccine out to those who need it in a safe and timely manner….
The 2020 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is on its way and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is along for the journey. The tree was harvested in Colorado’s Uncompahgre National Forest and will be transported almost 2,000 miles with many stops along the way. The FMCSA…
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced its launching of a new panel of commercial motor vehicle drivers that will be joining the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee. The new panel will be providing feedback regarding issues and initiatives that the commercial vehicle community has…
The United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration wants your opinion about a new pilot program regarding drivers aged 18-20. The pilot program would allow drivers aged 18, 19, and 20 to operate commercial vehicles in interstate commerce. These younger drivers would have to have a CDL,…
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is asking the public about more Hours of Service regulatory relief. The pilot program they are seeking comments on would allow drivers one off-duty break for at least 30 minutes but not to exceed three hours. This would pause the…