Category - Safety Articles

FMCSA Releases Details of 18–20-Year-Old Driver Apprenticeship Program

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the details of its apprenticeship program for 18–20-year-old drivers to operate...

What are the disqualifications that would prevent a driver from receiving clearance in the security threat assessment process for a Hazardous Materials endorsement?

What are the disqualifications that would prevent a driver from receiving clearance in the security threat assessment process for a Hazardous...

New FMCSA Regulation Starts February 7th

Entry-Level Driver Training Rule The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published FAQs and other compliance materials for training...
Allergy Medications Can Impair Drivers

Allergy Medications Can Impair Drivers

Driving Under the Influence - Of Allergy Medicine Spring will arrive on Saturday March 20th in the U.S., bringing along a slew of seasonal allergies. Experts suggest that the 2021 allergy season...

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Frost Laws in 16 states and 9 Provinces

Frost Laws in 16 states and 9 Provinces

Spring weather often creates driving challenges. Specifically, the change in ground temperature can damage roads and vehicles and result in "roller coaster" rides from "wavy roads." Consequently,...

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Is Your MCS 150 Up To Date?

Is Your MCS 150 Up To Date?

The FMCSA requires all interstate carriers to file a MCS-150 or MCS-150B, if a Safety permit is required, every 24 months based on the last two digits of the US DOT number.  The last digit of the...

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Question of the Week!

Question of the Week!

Will Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) inspectors be checking the newly established FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearing House to check the status of your driver during a roadside inspection?...

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The Drivers Daily Vehicle Inspection (DVIR)

The Drivers Daily Vehicle Inspection (DVIR)

The Drivers Daily Vehicle Inspection (DVIR) is part of a driver’s daily responsibility to protect themselves, the motoring public, and the equipment they operate. But does your driver know the...

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FMCSA Releases Enforcement Data for 2020

FMCSA Releases Enforcement Data for 2020

A data snapshot of motor carrier violations occurring in Calendar Year (CY) 2020 was recently updated by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) Analysis & Information (A & I)...

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