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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...
FMCSA Extends COVID-19 Emergency Declaration
FMCSA Extends HOS Rule Exemption with New Reporting Requirements The FMCSA has extended COVID-19 Emergency Declarations through November 30, 2021. The extension comes with additional requirements not seen previously. Who does the FMCSA COVID-19 extension apply to?...
NTCI eNews August 2021
Texas Litigation Law Before we get into a recent law passed in Texas, we should revisit a crash that occurred in Texas in 2014 that resulted in an $89.7 million verdict against Werner. The crash happened during a freezing rain and the roads were slippery. The...
Brake Safety Week 2021
Is your fleet ready for Brake Safety Week? The annual CVSA Brake Safety Week is scheduled for Sunday, August 22nd through Saturday, August 28th, 2021. In this post we'll explain why Brake Safety matters, how it might affect your fleet and ways you can prepare in...
NTCI eNews July 2021
Highway Deaths Increase The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released preliminary crash fatality data for 2020. They estimate that 38,680 people died in crashes, an increase of 7.2% over 2019. However, the vehicle miles traveled during 2020...
CSA BASICs – Hazmat Training
Hazmat Training FAQs If you operate a company that transports hazardous materials, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) may be a site that you frequent. As you monitor your CSA scores and ensure you are fully compliant, you may have questions about...
Tony Stewart Racing News 2018: NTCI Continues Partnership With TSR
INDIANAPOLIS - National Transportation Consultants Inc. will continue its partnership with Tony Stewart Racing as the team's official department of transportation consulting firm. As part of the decade-long relationship, TSR will continue to utilize NTCI's services to...