Tag: FMCSA

C.R. England Commercial Learner’s Permit Holders Can Drive Without CDL Holder In Front Seat

The FMCSA has granted an exemption that will allow C.R. England commercial learner's permit holders to drive without a CDL holder accompanying them in...

Bill To Set National Standards For Hiring Trucking Companies

A new bill has been introduced in the Senate that would create a national trucking company hiring standard for shippers and third-party contractors. Supporters of...

Truck Driver App: FMCSA Rules and Regulations

This app puts all the FMCSA's rules and regulations right at your fingertips.

ATA Files HOS Exemption

The American Trucking Association (ATA) has applied for an exemption that prohibits CMV drivers from driving a commercial vehicle if more than 8 hours have passed since the driver's last off-dury or sleeper-berth period of 30 minutes or more.

Government Agency To Investigate FMCSA’s Carrier Review Process

The Office of the Inspector General this week said the agency questions the FMCSA's "timeliness and effectiveness" of reviews of "high profile crashes."

FMCSA Considering Exemption For Implantable Cardioverter Defiibrillators

According to the FMCSA's Federal Register, the agency is considering the applications of 15 truck drivers who have applied for an exemption from a cardiovascular standard.

FMCSA Declares South Carolina Carrier ‘Hazard To Public Safety’

According to a statement from the FMCSA, the agency has declared a South Carolina carrier to be "an imminent hazard to public safety."

FMCSA: Cost of Fines Increasing

Those who violate the FMCSRs and Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMRs), are going to be paying more.

Fireworks Association Requests HOS Exemption Renewal

The American Pyrotechnics Association has applied for an HOS exemption renewal. Do you agree with exemptions?

FMCSA Grants HOS Exemption to McKee Foods Transportation

On March 27, 2015, the FMCSA announced the agency has granted a partial HOS exemption to McKee Foods Transportation, LLC (MFT).

Annual Motor Carriers’ Drug and Alcohol Testing Survey Begins

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has started to notify trucking companies that they must submit their drug and alcohol testing program results by...

Truck Driver Charged With Threatening FMCSA Safety Inspector

The OIG announced that commercial truck driver Ronald Mockelman has been charged with making threats to a federal employee. Driver Accused of Making Threatening Calls The report...

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