The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released a revised version of its Medical Examination Report form (long...
New FMCSA Driver Physical Exam Form Required on Sept. 7th
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Deadline for Updated Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (CCF) is August 31st
Employers and their service agents must use the revised Federal Drug Testing CCF no later than August 31, 2021. The previous...
Do You Allow Your Drivers to Take Passenger with Them While They Drive?
Some companies as a way of retaining drivers will allow them to take a spouse or child along with them while they are driving. ...
FMCSA Rule Interpretation
Question 1: May windshields and side windows be tinted? Guidance: Yes, as long as the light transmission is not restricted to less than 70 percent of normal (refer to the American Standards...
Halloween Driving “Tricks” to Keep Everyone Safe
To help everyone bring home treats — not tragedies — follow these tips for a safe Halloween: Stay Focused - Focus on your driving. A single distraction could lead to a tragedy. Drive Below the Speed...
Preparing for Winter Driving Conditions
Step 1: Make sure that your truck is prepared for winter driving. Tires are the most important aspect of keeping your vehicle under control in snow and ice condition. Traction tires on the drive...
Winter Tips to Follow Concerning the Vehicle
Winter Tips to Follow 1. Blended fuel purchased or a diesel supplement is added to the fuel tanks as temperatures creep below 32 degrees. 2. Make sure the unit block heaters are plugged in when unit...
States Asked to Accept Older DOT Medical Certificates
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has changed its position on the use of recently expired Medical Examiner's Certificates. On October 4, 2018, the agency announced that it had...
Navistar Repays $200 Million in Convertible Notes
Repayment Demonstrates Company's Improved Liquidity Position and Financial Profile LISLE, Ill., Oct. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) ("Navistar") announced...
Idealease Safety & Compliance Seminar Pictures
Contact Us Name* First Last Which Division Do You Want to Contact?* PLEASE SELECT Truck C10 Edition Farm & Heavy Equipment Yard Spotter IC Bus Idealease Fire & Apparatus Which Department?...
Time to Fall Back… Daylight Savings Time on November 4, 2018
Daylight savings time will "fall back" at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 4th. Make sure that all your drivers are aware that the change to daylight savings will occur. The amount of daylight will...
Regulations in Place Pertaining to Alcohol Consumption and Driving a Commercial Motor Vehicle
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations address use of alcohol by any commercial driver (>10,000lbs MGVWR) in CFR 392.5 No driver shall— Use alcohol, as defined in CFR 382.107 of this...