The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health reports that 26% of truck drivers say they have hypertension. Even...
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Clearinghouse Return-to-Duty Process for CDL Drivers
A driver with a drug and alcohol program violation is prohibited from performing safety-sensitive functions, including operating...
30 Tips for Driving Safely in Extreme Summer Weather
Tips for Extreme Weather like Tornados, Hurricanes, Flooding, Severe Thunderstorms and Lightning Use a rain repellent on your...
FMCSA SCAM ALERT
FMCSA has been notified of a phishing scam that you may receive from the FMCSA “Assistant of Administration” claiming you need to “complete your most recent up-to-date membership License certificate.” If you receive any suspicious email from info@fmcsa.dot.gov or any other entity that you are not expecting or looks suspicious, please delete the email from your inbox. Once the email has been deleted, go into your deleted mail and delete it from your deleted mailbox. Doing this will limit the exposure to phishing emails. -Note that the only legitimate way to log in to the Training Provider Registry is via login.gov. Never enter your email address and password into a third-party website claiming to give you access to the Training Provider Registry
How can I tell if a website is an official government website?
The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.
Check the URL for https:// The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.
ANNUAL DOT INSPECTION
FMCSA Phishing Scam Alert FMCSA has been notified of a phishing scam that you may receive from the FMCSA “Assistant of Administration” claiming you need to “complete your most recent up-to-date...
International Roadcheck Set for May 17th-19th with Emphasis on Wheel Ends
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has announced this year’s International Road check dates as May 17-19 with a focus on wheel ends. Road check is a 72-hour high-visibility, high-volume...
10 Tips for Driving Safely in Work Zones
10 Tips for Driving Safely in Work Zones EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! (Normal speed limits may be reduced, traffic lanes may be changed, and people may be working on or near the road.) SLOW DOWN!...
FMCSA Deletes Requirement for Drivers to Submit Annual Record of Violations
FMCSA Deletes Requirement for Drivers to Submit Annual Record of Violations (Certificate of Violations) For Interstate carriers, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a final...
April is Distracted Driving Month
Did you know your brain can miss seeing up to 50% of your driving environment when you talk on a cell phone? And that according to research, drivers talking on cell phones had slower reaction times than drivers with a .08 blood alcohol content. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and is the perfect time for motor carriers to reinforce to their drivers the dangers of distracted driving and the rules and regulations being enforced by the FMCSA.
Spotters Now Available for Nationwide Rental! Capacity Yard Trucks
Cumberland Idealease now has Capacity Yard Trucks available in their rental fleet We’d love to announce to our customer base that we are expanding our rental fleet to include Capacity yard trucks....
House Holds Hearing on Electric Grid Resilience & Reliability
On February 15, 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives Select Committee on the Climate Crisis conducted a hearing on Strategies for Electric Grid Resilience and Reliability. One of the witnesses...
Mobile 3G Shutdown Might Affect ELD Compliance
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is warning motor carriers that mobile telecommunications carriers are scheduling shutdown of their 3G mobile service networks to make room for more...








