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CMV Brake Inspections until September 13th for Brake Safety Week!
Commercial Motor Vehicle road-side inspections are a part of life for truck drivers. The last think you want is to be placed out-of-service for failing an inspection; losing time on the road is never good. This week, from September 7th … Read More
Heavy Vehicle Use Tax Deadline Fast Approaching!
The deadline for filing and paying the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) for most heavy Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) owners is right around the corner on September 2nd, 2014. Failing to meet this looming deadline can have expensive and detrimental … Read More
FMCSA Faces Increased Criticism for “34-hour Restart” Rule
Ever since the FMCSA released new Hours of Service Regulations on July 1, 2013, they have received a good deal of criticism from the trucking industry and others over the so-called “34-hour Restart” rule. Briefly put, previously drivers were allowed … Read More
House Rep: HOS 34-hour restart study “worthless”
Seven months after changing Hours of Service (HOS) rules, including the controversial “34-hour restart rule,” the FMCSA finally released a field test report that it says validates those changes. But on the same day the report was released, one of … Read More
FMCSA Make it Easier to Shut Down “Egregious” Compliance Offenders
The FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) amended its rules on Jan. 17 to enable the Agency to suspend or revoke operating authority for what it called repeat offenders. The rule, which implements section 4113 and section 32112 of the … Read More
As of May 21, Drivers Must Select Medical Examiners From National Registry
As of May 21, 2014, interstate commercial motor vehicle drivers are required to obtain physical examinations and a Medical Examiner’s certificate ONLY from a certified ME listed on the DOT’s National Registry website. Medical certificates issued prior to this date … Read More
Hours-Of-Service Repeal Bill Now in Both Chambers of Congress
Following the lead of three House of Representatives members, a New Hampshire Republican Senator has introduced companion legislation to a proposed House bill that would temporarily block the so-called “34-hour restart” rule until an independent study could be conducted. On … Read More
Will Hours-Of-Service rule be overturned?
With the FMCSA’s new Hours-of-Service (HOS) rule slated to cost truck drivers’ $1.6 billion annually, and the trucking industry $376 million according to the American Transportation Research Institute, a bill has been put forth in the House of Representatives to … Read More
Reduce winter accident liability with DOT Compliance and Log Book Auditing
As the 2013-14 winter season swings into full force, commercial truck drivers are reminded to take extra safety precautions to prevent catastrophic accidents. Give your vehicle a full inspection, including insuring your brakes are working properly. Make sure to put … Read More
Ohio tragedy highlights need for log book adherence
A woman was killed, a truck driver’s CDL was revoked, and the driver’s company is facing a federal audit and possible sanctions after a tragic accident in Ohio that authorities say highlights the need for strict log book adherence. Amy … Read More
