Why the Medical Examiners Website Delay Matters to Trucking
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has proposed to delay the full implementation of its National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners website until June 2025. The reason is FMCSA’s new information technology contractor needs one year to completely rebuild the website. Also, state driver’s licensing agencies need three years to adopt the new technical specifications for the secure electronic transmission of medical examiner certificate information.
BlogPrepare for Operation Safe Driver 2021: Watch Your Truck’s Speed!
During Operation Safe Driver, law enforcement will watch both cars and trucks for reckless or aggressive driving. They will also look for distracted driving, following too closely, improper lane change, failure to obey traffic control devices, failure to use a seat belt, and evidence of drunk or drugged driving.
BlogPodcast #53: Are Leased Owner-Operator Truckers in Danger of Disappearing?
Listen to this new episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast as host Evan Lockridge talks with Joe Rajkovacz of the Western States Trucking Association about changes in laws and a key regulation that could make it much more difficult to be an owner-operator truck driver. In an interview Rajkovacz he discusses why this is happening and how to possibly prepare for the future.
Blog, PodcastsPrePass Weigh Station Bypass on Garmin dēzl OTR Truck Navigators
PrePass customers now have another option when it comes to receiving weigh station bypass notifications and green lights, saving them more time and money than ever before. With an active PrePass account, users of Garmin’s latest series of dēzl over-the-road truck navigators, now receive on-screen, crucial PrePass notifications of upcoming weigh stations and bypass decisions on the same screen as their navigation and route guidance. This includes Garmin’s dēzl OTR700, OTR800, OTR1000 models and its new OTR500 model.
BlogThe Makings of an FMCSA Administrator
So, what are the qualifications of an FMCSA administrator? Is the president looking for a “subject matter expert;” someone with direct experience in the safety regulation of commercial trucks and buses? Is this simply a political appointment, the nominee chosen from the ranks of the president’s party? The answer is typically a bit of both… but a whole lot more.
BlogWhen Trucking, Don’t Be Blowin’ in the Wind
Motor carriers and professional truck drivers know well the importance of preparing for winter weather. They know that natural disasters often accompany difficult weather and road conditions. They understand the importance of good resources for accurate information on weather updates and road closures. But, somehow, many carriers and driver don’t regard wind by itself as “air in a hurry.” Instead, they view it as something we all put up with rather than as a potential safety hazard.
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