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Brake Safety
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 supposed to...
Medical Examiner’s Handbook
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...
Exemption Request for Hair Testing Positive Results
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...
Automated Vehicle Technologies: Crash Data
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...
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...