by Jason | Feb 1, 2013 | Newsletter Update
Regulatory Calendar In addition to this list, the next several years will be very busy for FMCSA since the current transportation funding bill (MAP 21) directs the agency to begin 29 new rulemakings over the next two years. As in the past, however, FMCSA has not...
by Jason | Jan 1, 2013 | Newsletter Update
HM Compliance Date Effective January 1, 2013, you can no longer send ORMD shipments by air. Items that formerly used the ORMD classification must be packaged, marked and labeled as a Limited Quantity. Effective 2014 the ORMD classification will be entirely phased out....
by Jason | Dec 1, 2012 | Newsletter Update
Drug Testing Challenge Last August Minnesota trucker Brian Paglusch was headed west around 11pm on I-94 near Menomonie, WI, when he struck another truck in the rear. Just prior to the crash Paglusch braked heavily and veered left trying to get into the left lane. He...
by Jason | Nov 1, 2012 | Newsletter Update
Dear Viewer, Is GPS navigation an advantage or a liability? A U.S. Senator is pushing for a national standard. There’s more to discuss about CSA’s ability to predict a motor carrier’s crash potential. Finally, a California deadline for tractor tires...
by Jason | Oct 1, 2012 | Newsletter Update
National Transportation Consultants October, 2012 Dear Viewer, Which U.S. city has the highest crash risk? You might be surprised. Learn why a driver had to give up his CDL — permanently. CSA is still in the news. There are hearings in Washington and a defense...
by Jason | Sep 1, 2012 | Newsletter Update
Study Contradicts Safety Initiative There are currently two competing stability control systems available for large trucks: Roll Stability Control (RSC) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). Both systems are gaining acceptance and it’s expected that RSC will...
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