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New FMCSA Regulation Starts February 7th
Entry-Level Driver Training Rule The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published FAQs and other compliance...
Protecting Your Driver and Truck During Extreme Cold Conditions
With cold weather conditions reaching below zero in many parts of the US it is time to remind your drivers to protect themselves...
COVID-19 Changes FMCSA’s Auditing Procedures
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is performing off-site compliance reviews to limit exposure to the coronavirus (COVID-19) for the regulated community and safety...
COVID-19 is Not a License to Speed
States and provinces are reporting that there is a significant increase in the number of vehicles that are speeding at a high rate of speed and driving recklessly since the start of COVID-19. This...
COVID-19 is Not a License to Speed
States and provinces are reporting that there is a significant increase in the number of vehicles that are speeding at a high rate of speed and driving recklessly since the start of COVID-19. This...
The National Private Truck Council (NPTC) Issues COVID-19 Best Practices
NPTC members have contributed to a Coronavirus Best Practices document that has been developed so other carriers can see how other fleets are dealing with issues challenging carriers from COVID-19....
TSA Extends TWIC Expiration For Six Months
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Transportation Security Administration has granted a temporary exemption from requirements in 49 CFR part 1572 regarding the expiration of certain...
FMCSA Extends and Expands Emergency Declaration
On April 8, 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) extended and expanded its emergency declaration. The Emergency Declaration, which had been issued to move essential supplies...
CDC & CISA Guidance for Essential Workers
On April 9, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released an important update regarding the continued health,...
How do I disinfect the cab of a unit where my driver tested positive for COVID-19 or advises they have been in contact with someone that is positive in their household?
The American Trucking Association Technology Maintenance Council (TMC) has updated the Recommended Practice (RP) 443 In-Cab Cleaning and Deodorizing Guidelines provide fleets a method for...
Free Driver COVID-19 Training Video
Training provider Instructional Technologies Inc. (ITI), is offering a free course for drivers on COVID-19 safety. COVID-19: What Drivers Need To Know helps drivers understand the impact of the...