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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...
Human Trafficking: Resources
HUMAN TRAFFICKING / RESOURCES AND FACTSResources: End Slavery Tennessee Current Case Map: https://estn.crowdmap.com/ Human Trafficking in...
Work Zone Awareness
We are now in the middle of work zone season and you cannot drive anywhere without experiencing a work zone. As traffic volumes begin rebounding as COVID-19 lockdown orders are relaxed, renewed...
FMCSA Announces Another Extension to its Emergency Exemption
An emergency exemption for truck and bus drivers assisting with the COVID-19 pandemic relief efforts has been extended for yet another month. The exemption was first issued on March 13, 2020, and...
Brake Safety Week to Remain on CVSA’s Calendar of Events
Brake Safety Week, slated for late August, will proceed as scheduled, according to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). CVSA's annual event will take place August 23rd through 29th as a...
Idealease Announces a New Safety Webinar Series
Due to the cancellation of our on-site safety seminars in 2020 we will be presenting a safety webinar series starting next month to keep you informed and up to date on changing regulations as well...
FMCSA May Take Extenuating Circumstances into Account for Random Testing in 2020
An enforcement notice posted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) addresses the difficulties that motor carriers may encounter during the COVID-19 pandemic as they manage their...
What are the Disqualifications that Would Prevent a Driver from Receiving Clearance in the Security Threat Assessment Process for a Hazardous Materials Endorsement?
Conviction of any of the following crimes will disqualify a driver from being eligible for a hazmat endorsement: Terrorism, Assault with intent to murder, Murder, Espionage, Sedition, Kidnapping or...
This NON-CDL truck could require the driver to have a CDL with a Tank endorsement to drive
FMCSA definition for “Tank Vehicle” for Tank Endorsement for CDL Tank vehicle means any commercial motor vehicle that is designed to transport any liquid or gaseous materials within a tank or tanks...
High Alert for Drivers Over July 4th Holiday
The 4th of July holiday is a time to enjoy fireworks and show country pride but is also traditionally one of the more dangerous times on the road. With the pandemic many people have been “shelter...