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Warning Devices for Stopped Trucks
FMCSA Study on Warning Devices for Stopped Trucks: What to Know The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced a Study of Warning Devices for Stopped Commercial Motor Vehicles. According to FMCSA, “It is an experimental study that...
Electronic Medical Certification
FMCSA Electronic Medical Certification Rule Takes Effect The 2015 rule mandating electronic medical certifications became effective June 23, 2025. Yet, on that date, 13 states could not accept electronic submissions. Since then, the list has shrunk to nine...
CDL Drivers Under 21
The Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program began in 2022. This three-year program was designed to create an entry-level pathway for drivers aged 18, 19, and 20 to operate in interstate commerce. The program was capped at 3,000 drivers, but in 2024, only three dozen...
New ELD Vetting Process
When Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) were mandated, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) set up an on-line list of registered devices. Each manufacturer was required to self-certify their device’s compliance with the regulations prior to posting...
National Hazardous Material Route Registry
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration maintains a web-based registry of National Hazardous Materials Routes by State. For each state, you have the option of viewing the information in an Excel spreadsheet or as a PDF. These files list the designated and...
AI Truck Inspections
The state of Arkansas has contracted with Quarterhill to install sensor-based and AI technologies that will be used to automate some truck inspection functions. The $2.7 million project will be deployed on I-40 at Lehi and on I-55 at Marion. These systems include:...
Driver Qualification File Audit Requirements and Common Errors
Driver Qualification (DQ) files are mandatory for all commercial drivers operating under FMCSA regulations. These files prove each driver is legally and medically fit to drive. When auditors arrive, these are the first documents they check. Incomplete or inaccurate...
CSA Score Improvement Services That Actually Work
Your CSA (Compliance, Safety, Accountability) score affects more than compliance. It influences DOT audits, insurance premiums, and whether brokers or shippers choose to work with you. High scores lead to intervention. Low scores give your business a competitive edge....
Truck Crash Fatality Statistics 2024 Show Significant Improvements
According to truck crash fatality statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), traffic fatalities in the U.S. declined notably in 2023, continuing a positive trend that is expected to carry into 2024. The latest data shows 1,820 fewer...
English Language Proficiency Enforcement Update: What Fleet Operators Need to Know
In a significant regulatory shift, President Donald Trump’s executive order, titled “Enforcing Commonsense Rules of the Road for America’s Truck Drivers,” has redefined how English language proficiency CDL requirements are enforced across the trucking industry. The...