Commercial Driver’s License

FMCSA’s Meera Joshi is taking on multiple trucking issues.

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FMCSA is giving states three years to comply with a new truck-driver ban for drug and alcohol abusers.

FMCSA Deputy Administrator Meera Joshi was told during the hearing on her nomination to become administrator that truck crash trends underscore the need for agency action.

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Werner claims it will face a “significant burden” if regulators do not provide more flexibility in how truck driver licenses are issued.

The FMCSA has agreed to make changes to improve its oversight of state driver’s license agencies.

Trucking regulator responds to commenters seeking stronger interaction with industry before the entry-level driver training compliance date starts in February 2022.

NHTSA is looking for truck drivers to test the safety of in-cab cameras.

FMCSA official affirms almost half of truck drivers in fatal crashes were not wearing seat belts

A. Bailey Wood takes over as head of the Commercial Vehicle Training Alliance from Don Lefeve.

Regulators give Wilson Logistics more flexibility for CLP holders participating in revenue-generating freight.

An FMCSA pilot project is considering 6/4 and 5/5 split rest periods for sleeper-berth drivers.

Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse penalties of up to $5,833 issued by FMCSA are more than double what had been used as guidance over the past two years

The rule is designed to ease testing delays and eliminate inconvenience and expense for new drivers.

The regulation duplicates employer provisions already in place, according to the agency.

Highway safety trending in wrong direction, Spencer warns incoming administration.

Minnesota wants to combine the vehicle control skills and on-road driving parts of CDL test requirements.

Safety groups, Teamsters seek delay in hours-of-service rule until FMCSA reviews concerns.

Expiration pushed to Sept. 30 as need for new drivers continues.

Drivers with expired licenses given relief until September 30

Trucking group wants to see gun legislation influence company weapons policy

OOIDA opposes FMCSA’s approval for motion picture group.

Mullen not expecting the issue to “go away any time soon”

Freight haulers across transport modes join effort to raise awareness.

FMCSA has proposed a rule that would force states to stop issuing new, renewing or upgrading CDLs and CLPs, and in some cases even downgrading, for drivers until they complete the return-to-duty process following a positive drug or alcohol test result.

Agency wants state agencies to step up enforcement of CDL and CLP holders.

“More work to do” as FMCSA closes in on 900,000 total registrants.

Temporary change could leave carriers vulnerable to disqualified drivers.

States must submit plan detailing use of technology that supports social distancing.

Knowledge test training course no longer needed for third-party examiners.

Coalition says legislation would help ensure flow of new drivers.

Drivers may receive more warnings, fewer walk-around inspections for violations.

Three-month waiver helps clear path towards CDL for learner’s permit holders.

DMV closures causing loss of estimated 25,000 to 45,000 new drivers per month

Waiver is valid for CDL and CLP holders through June 30.

COVID-19 priorities may require “non-emergency” waiver for drivers and carriers.

DMV flexibility, coronavirus testing among requests as potential for supply chain disruption grows.

CDL verification back on track after connection problems resolved.

Carrier asserts current CDL requirement “creates a strain” on its operations.

FMCSA confirms more than 650,000 registrants in last seven weeks.

Agency confirms it will credit ‘query’ balances in certain cases.

Change from 25% on Jan. 1 estimated to raise annual industry costs by $50-70 million.

Company cites “staggering costs” after 2016 request went unanswered.

Drivers looking for work or changing jobs should register before Jan. 6.

Delay to provide more time to develop proper IT platform.

Splitting up enforcement deadlines for the rule could cost millions in benefits.

Prioritizing high-risk motor carriers for interventions an added challenge.

Review prompted by lax processing of driver convictions.

Sign up required to access database when it’s fully implemented on January 6.

Program funding has increased annually from $38 million awarded in 2013.

Employers can choose $1.25 bundling option or $24,000 annual fee.

A federal grand jury indicted three Texas men – two truckers and a state worker – in connection with a scheme to sell commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) without the drivers […]

Proposal would make it easier for drivers to take test from out of state.

Those convicted will be banned for life from obtaining a CDL.

Groups claim teen drivers carry more risk resulting in more fatalities.

Agency wants to reduce time and costs for driving schools and applicants