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FMCSA Issues Final Ruling On Windshield Mounted Devices
Today the FMCSA issued a final ruling that will allow truck drivers to install certain devices on the interior of their windshields.
Ruling Will Permit...
DOT Issues Four Part Policy For Automated Vehicles
Today the U.S. Department of Transportation issued a four part safety policy for the testing and deployment of automated vehicles. The policy-making stands as proof...
Driver’s Letter Shows How You Can Make Trucker’s Voices Heard In Washington
You can complain about the DOT at the truck stop or on social media until you're blue in the face, but you will probably...
DOT Border Inspector Charged With Bribery
An Arizona Federal Motor Carrier Border Inspector has been indicted on bribery charges after allegedly accepting cash from a suspected drug trafficker. According to court...
You Can Now Comment On The Speed Limiter Proposal
The FMCSA is now accepting comments on its proposal to require speed limiters on all trucks over 26,000 pounds. The Notice of Proposed Rule Making...
DOT Publishes Speed Limiter Proposal Today
After 10 years of petitioning and legal maneuvering, the U.S. Department of Transportation today officially published a proposal to require speed limiters on commercial...
I-85 North In North Carolina Shut Down After Truck Falls Down Embankment
The northbound lanes of I-85 in Gaston County, North Carolina, have been closed after a semi truck overturned and fell down an embankment this...
VIDEO: How To Survive CVSA Roadcheck Week
This short video has good tips for truck drivers facing inspections during the upcoming CVSA Roadcheck. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjCXnnE_aPA Video Credit:
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Updated Driver Examination Form Requirement Goes Into Effect Today
Beginning April 20, 2016, certified MEs performing physical examinations of CMV drivers must use the revised versions of the Medical Examination Report (MER) Form (MCSA–5875) and the Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC) Form (MCSA–5876).
Driver Declared An Imminent Hazard For Fatal Hit And Run, Cover Up
The FMCSA has declared that a South Carolina truck driver is an Imminent Hazard to Public Safety for his involvement in a fatal hit and...
FMCSA Takes First Step Towards Sleep Apnea Ruling
The FMCSA announced that it will seek feedback about sleep apnea in commercial vehicle drivers as a first step towards an official ruling on...
VIDEO: Truck Parking Crisis PSA
This video created by Texomatic Pictures should be required viewing for every person in the public who has no idea how hard it can be...
