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. ...
An Invitation for a Roadside Inspection
Year after year, one of the top violations for commercial motor vehicles is having inoperable lighting. An inoperable vehicle lamp gives the appearance that a vehicle is not being optimally...
Get Out the Sunglasses: July is UV Safety Awareness Month
During the summer there is usually a lot of emphasis on protecting skin from UV rays. But you shouldn’t forget about protecting the eyes—the most exposure to bright sunlight increases the risk of...
FMCSA Vision Standard for CMV Drivers
Safe driving requires a combination of good vision, adequate visual field, ability to spread attention over the field of view, and motor skills. While protecting your eyes from UV is important,...
FMCSA Withdraws Proposed Compliance Safety Accountability (CSA) Safety Measurement System (SMS) Enhancements
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced it is not moving forward with its proposed changes to its Safety Measurement System (SMS) and has removed a preview of the changes...
FMCSA Notice on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners
There are more than 58,000 certified medical examiners on the National Registry that currently perform medical exams on commercial truck and bus drivers. These certified medical examiners conduct...
CVSA to hold “Operation Safe Driver” This Week!
This week, enforcement personnel will focus on the unsafe driving behaviors of both commercial and passenger-vehicle drivers as a part of Operation Safe Driver Week. The Commercial Vehicle Safety...
Do You Realize This NON-CDL Truck Could Require the Driver to Have CDL With 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...
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 MurderImage result for disqualification...
CVSA Brake Safety Week Sept 16-22
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced dates for this year’s Brake Safety Week. The weeklong inspection blitz will take place from September 16 to September 22, and the special...