Ray Martinez

Acting FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson was unanimously confirmed as the agency’s seventh administrator.

Meera Joshi’s surprise departure from FMCSA is the latest in a string that may have the public wondering why the job is so difficult to fill.

Werner, UPS Freight among initial companies participating in pilot.

Chief counsel Jim Mullen expected to take over as Acting Administrator on Oct. 28.

Chances considered strong for federal hours-of-service preempting state law.

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

Risks related to CSA program outlined in DOT oversight report.

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

Agency will not comment on new publication date until review is finalized.

New categories to be added to types of crashes deemed “not preventable.”

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

FMCSA, USDA to standardize definitions for HOS exemption enforcement.

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

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

FMCSA will look to avoid separate rules while addressing new technologies

For months, members of a Facebook group named Black Smoke Matters (BSM) have been calling for an industry-wide shutdown to bring national attention to what the group says is government overreach.

Martinez emphasized a collaborative approach to regulation and said that removing non-preventable accidents from CSA scorecards is next on the agency’s agenda.