Trucking Industry

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Appeals Court Lifts 30-minute Rest Break Requirement for Short-Haul Drivers

In response to a lawsuit challenging the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)’s regulations that included a 30-minue rest break requirement for drivers under certain conditions, a U.S. Appeals Court upheld the regulations except for short haul drivers. The lawsuit, … Read More

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Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Definition – Why You Should Care

A motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles used in commerce to transport passengers or property if the vehicle: Has a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) or gross combination weight (GCW) of 26,001 pounds or more, whichever is greater, inclusive … Read More

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New Regulation ** Notice **

Commercial Driver License (CDL) and DOT Physical Merging According to Part  §391 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) beginning January 30, 2012 through January 30, 2014, drives can expect to be asked for a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate … Read More

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Commercial Driver License (CDL) and DOT Physical Merging

According to Part  §391 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) beginning January 30, 2012 through January 30, 2014, drives can expect to be asked for a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate (physical card) when renewing a CDL. After January … Read More

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About CSA 2010 – What Is It?

The Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 (CSA 2010) is a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) plan to advance truck and bus safety and eventually decrease commercial motor vehicle (CMV)-related accidents, collision injuries and vehicle related deaths. Its rolling out a … Read More

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