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Haz Mat & Fatigue Training Courses
Two courses are being offered offered by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance: haz mat training and fatigue management training. Further details and enrollment information is available at cvsa.org/training. In-Person Introduction to Haz Mat Training Course For...
Brake Safety Day 2022
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has several scheduled inspection events each year. In addition, they have occasional unannounced single day inspection and enforcement initiatives. On April 27th, CVSA inspectors throughout Canada and the U.S. performed...
Brake Safety Week 2022
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Brake Safety Week 2022 is scheduled for Sunday, August 21 to Saturday, August 27, 2022. CVSA Brake Safety Week is an annual campaign held by CVSA’s Operation Airbrake Program, in partnership with the Federal Motor Carrier...
Operation Safe Driver Week 2022
Not every traffic crash is preventable. But driver actions — like speeding or distracted driving — contribute to about 94% of all crashes in the United States, and those actions can be avoided to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities. Everyone deserves to arrive...
CVSA Roadcheck 2022: What You Need To Know
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck is scheduled for Tuesday, May 17 to Thursday, May 19, 2022. CVSA Roadcheck events occur annually to ensure commercial vehicle DOT compliance and promote roadway safety. What is the CVSA Roadcheck...
Understanding FMCSR Part 395 – Hours of Service of Drivers
Workforce shortages and supply chain issues have motor carriers facing new challenges to operate safely, efficiently, and profitably. In answer to these growing issues, Department of Transportation (DOT) auditors are targeting Hours of Service (HOS) and driver records...
Understanding FMCSR §391.15 – Driver Disqualification
§391.15 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) outlines the grounds that disqualify a driver from operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce. Driver disqualification is a serious matter. A disqualified driver means more...
Understanding FMCSR Part 393 Subpart B, including §393.11 – Lamps and Reflective Devices
Lamps and reflective devices are essential for visibility and safety on roadways, roadsides, and in parking lots. Subpart B of Part 393, including §393.11, of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) specifies the requirements for lamps, reflective...
NTCI eNews February 2022
Apprenticeship Pilot Program The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) requires a pilot program that would allow employers to establish an apprenticeship program for certain 18-, 19-, and 20-year-old drivers to operate commercial vehicles in interstate...
FMCSA Regional Emergency Declaration
Hours of Service Restrictions Suspended for Hurricane Ida Emergency Relief On August 29th, Hurricane Ida hit Louisiana bringing winds reaching 150mph. The storm spread across Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas. In it's wake, Hurricane Ida has let...