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Preventing a Single Vehicle Accident
A single-vehicle accident is any driving mishap where only one vehicle is involved. This can include veering off the road and...
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...
Have You Prepared Your Terminal Facility for the Long Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend?
Have You Prepared Your Terminal Facility for the Long Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend? It is not uncommon for thieves to target truck terminals over the holidays as they know it is a good opportunity...
Managing Your DOT Random Testing During Unprecedented Times
End-of-year holidays and vacations often throw a wrench into a motor carrier's plans to notify drivers of DOT random testing. Then add in a national health emergency such as COVID-19, and your...
Are you Sharing Your Driver With Another Company?
How does the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration address the use of a driver by multiple employers? Answer: Yes, this situation is addressed in several ways throughout the regulations;...
A Focus on Pedestrian Safety!
A Focus on Pedestrian Safety! Help Prevent Roadway Accidents Involving Pedestrians Many pedestrians assume drivers will see them easily and stop their vehicles. However, due to factors such as heavy...
TSA Extends Exemption for Expired Hazardous Materials Endorsements
TSA Extends Exemption for Expired Hazardous Materials Endorsements The Transportation Security Administration has extended the exemption from Renewal of the Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME)...
$100,000 Awarded to Iowa College Looking to Train the Next Generation of Truckers
A college in Iowa has received $100,000 to help them train and place new drivers as part of an essential workers training program. Eastern Iowa Community College (EICC) received a $100,000 grant...
New law will fine truck drivers for parking on right-of-ways in Orange County, Florida
A new law banning commercial trucks from parking on right-of-ways in Orange County, Florida, will go into effect next month. The change comes after residents in mixed-use neighborhoods complained...
Commercial Drivers Given More Time to Renew HMEs
Commercial Drivers Given More Time to Renew HEMs The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is extending its previously issued COVID-19 exemption, which provides commercial drivers with...
How Does DEA’s New Marijuana Definition Impact CMV Drivers?
How does the DEA's New Marijuana Definition Impact CMV Drivers? The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recently updated its definition of “marijuana” to conform to a 2018 law that removed certain...