Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

FMCSA agrees to take action after OIG warns of weaknesses in its medical examiner registry.

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

FMCSA’s safety advisory committee for 2021 adds two trucking companies and four women.

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

DOT Chief Elaine Chao announced a plan for autonomous vehicles on her last day at the department.

FMCSA wants to replace the current vision program by giving medical examiners the ability qualify drivers.

FMCSA rule expanding definition of ag commodities called “meritless and reckless” by group of safety advocates.

Transit projects are expected to take on more importance than new construction in Joe Biden’s administration.

The FMCSA has declared a truck driver an “imminent hazard to public safety” after the deaths of five cyclists in an accident in Nevada.

Efforts to require side and front impact guards continue in Congress.

Railroads assert work time flexibility is needed to respond to emergency situations on their tracks.

Cybersecurity skills are among the gaps identified in GAO review of DOT’s workforce.

Regulators waive safety rule to allow Netradyne dashcams to be mounted lower on the windshield.

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

Heavy-duty trucks with collision avoidance, emergency braking and other safety technologies are beginning to enter the used truck market, potentially making the roads safer as older trucks are retired.

Drivers testing positive for drugs fell 12.7% in November.

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

FMCSA has included restrictions and limitations in waivers so far to avoid compromising safety.

Emergency declaration extended through the end of February.

Safety requirements established for potential shipping hazards.

Big-city Mayors Garcetti and Emanuel are receiving much of the speculation for DOT secretary.

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

Request follows similar FMCSA waivers recently provided for truck dashcams.

Tony Kirik owned both Dallas and Orange Transportation, which had a weak safety rating

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

Dispatch services are operating illegally as unlicensed brokers, TIA claims.

Exemption granted weeks after similar waiver approved for Samsara’s AI dash cam.

Drivers who begin using exemptions as a result of the clarifications could see cost savings.

Drivers and carriers tell the American Transportation Research Institute where they need greater understanding of new hours-of-service rules. A separate survey finds a wide swath of fleets still struggles with ELD mandates.

State laws are preempted by federal hours-of-service regulations, agency finds.

FMCSA ruled in December 2018 that federal hours-of-service regulations preempt California meal and rest-break laws.

Roehl Transport sees plaintiff attorneys “having a field day” with the current proposal.

Drayage operator Best Transportation is willing to support FMCSA’s pilot project with an apprenticeship program.

Truckload carrier successful after receiving no action on first application filed in 2016.

Project will inform regulators on ADS safety rules.

In its comments to FMCSA, 3PL trade association says provisions that allow disclosure of data from brokers to carriers were for different era and seeks end to rule

The inquiry follows an OIG report highlighting slow progress on safety improvements.

Would a requirement to automatically disclose information to carriers run afoul of confidentiality clauses?

NTSB raises safety implications of potentially increasing workday to 19 hours.

A driver shortage worsened by the coronavirus pandemic and failed drug tests topped the American Transportation Research Institute’s list of critical issues in the trucking industry for the fourth consecutive year.

Company claims over 400,000 drivers and approximately 93,000 commercial vehicles will get relief from the waiver.

41 sentencings since 2016 resulted in 54 years of incarceration for CDL violators.

OOIDA says changes must stay in place to help reverse the rising crash rates.

Most comments on the SBTC request were in favor of easing ELD and work-day restrictions.

Owner-operator association argues brokers already should have been complying with transparency rules and costs to a 48-hour turnaround should be the only ones FMCSA consider

Employers are catching up on required database checks of current employees.

Sikh driver community is very active, sending in big number of comments on FMCSA’s fact-finding mission

Videoconference will focus on three pending broker regulation petitions.

AI startup Nauto claims to have saved fleets nearly $180 million in accident costs.

Former FMCSA administrator previously acknowledged getting participants could be difficult.

Temporary HOS waiver covers Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas.

FMCSA swayed in part by experience of Oklahoma tank truck operator.

Opposition cited “unfair competitive advantage” if exemption were granted.

UPS asserts its training program for driver instructors meets federal safety requirements.

Majority of comments received so far by FMCSA support changing the law.

Electric trucks from PACCAR siblings can get California rebates when the fund is replenished; Daimler shows future battery and fuel cell trucks; and FMCSA grants Bosch a video mirror waiver.

New driver panel will inform FMCSA’s MCSAC safety group.

Move comes after FMCSA denies petition for reconsideration

Multi-month exemption will apply to groceries, livestock, and medical supplies.

Critics see a FMCSA proposal as extension of driver workday.

$305 billion, five-year FAST Act is set to expire Sept. 30.

ATA has “serious concerns” with HHS proposal, saying it adds burden for carriers already using hair testing.

Program would test allowing drivers 18-20 to haul freight across state lines.

Major trucking companies have warned of capacity shakeout.

Agency looking for 200-400 drivers to participate in pilot project.

Trucking, medical groups warn of safety risks if CDL limits are rolled back.

Logistics aid network seeking assistance from transportation sector.

The Intermodal Association of North America said the federal agency’s signoff allows more efficient training and helps recruit and retain equipment mechanics.

During comment period, agency wants input on cost/benefit issues, big vs. small brokers and how broker documents might be shared with carriers

OOIDA, SBTC requests to get a hearing, at least in the court of public opinion

Mullen presided over rollouts of HOS, Drug/Alcohol Clearinghouse.

Fallout could include difficulty seating trucks.

Emergency exemption for all of U.S. extended through September 14.

FHWA calls trucking parking a “major transportation safety problem.”

Werner seeing 10 times greater rate of positive tests using hair versus urinalysis.

Industry has been working with FMCSA to ensure turfgrass was considered an ag commodity under federal rules.

Project considered critical to developing federal safety standards and guidelines.

Most small-company truckers are equipped with ELDs despite exemptions.

Carriers urged to verify security safeguards from suppliers before installing devices.

Nearly 45,000 drivers predicted to be shut out in 2020 due to drugs and alcohol.

Gap in current regulations leaves truck drivers vulnerable

Driving experience — not age — had a greater impact on safety, according to study.

FMCSA safety committee will request crash data from Amazon delivery vans.

COVID-19 emergency HOS exemption extended another 30 days

Delays caused by civil unrest will not be considered in violation of regulations.

Annual insurance rates could surge 150% or more

Carriers must continue random drug testing at 50% rate.

Werner sought hours-of-service exemption to help company upgrade its in-cab telematics.

TIA supporting bill it says will close truck safety loophole.

$1.5 trillion infrastructure bill passes U.S. House along party lines; includes truck insurance hike.

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

Facing possible FMCSA action, brokers contend responsibility for nonpayment of motor carrier claims should fall on financial backers.

United States Transportation Alliance plans to keep pressure on lawmakers on issues affecting truckers.

Provisions still face major scrutiny by Republican-controlled Senate.

FMCSA officials clarified HOS rules for National Tank Truck Carriers.

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

Drivers with expired licenses given relief until September 30

FMCSA’s first detailed summary report also reveals high number of “limited” queries.

No actions or fines on regulation 371.3 in past seven years, data reveals

Latest extension in place through July 14.