by Casey | Oct 13, 2022 | Newsletter Update
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking seeking comments regarding ELD regulation changes. Specifically, FMCSA is considering changes in the following areas: 1. Applicability to Pre-2000 Engines...
by Casey | Oct 3, 2022 | Newsletter Update
In 2010, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) submitted a petition for rulemaking to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) requesting that FMCSA require that every commercial motor vehicle used in interstate commerce be equipped with an...
by Casey | Sep 27, 2022 | Newsletter Update
After a brake safety inspection, the Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Enforcement posted the following photo and text on its Facebook page: “Just so we are on the same page here – vise grips, while being a fantastic invention and useful in many applications, are not...
by Casey | Sep 12, 2022 | Newsletter Update
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has released the draft Medical Examiner’s Handbook (MEH), which includes updates to the Medical Advisory Criteria published in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). The MEH and Medical Advisory Criteria provide...
by Casey | Sep 1, 2022 | Newsletter Update
Some motor carriers are using hair testing in addition to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) approved urine-based drug test. Under current regulations positive results from the urine test are reported to the Clearinghouse. Positive results from...
by Casey | Jul 26, 2022 | Newsletter Update
Automated vehicle technologies are on the rise. There are six levels of driving automation, and Level 0 is the one we’re most familiar with. At that level there is no automation and the driver performs all tasks associated with vehicle operation. In Levels 1 and 2 the...
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