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Critical Deadline: UCR Enforcement Begins on Jan. 1, 2021
Unified Carrier Registration enforcement will begin on Jan. 1, 2021. If you are a carrier that operates cargo-carrying commercial vehicles that cross state and/or international lines, you must have a UCR. UCR is federally mandated. If your fleet is required to register for the 2021 UCR, you MUST do so by Dec. 31, 2020. There has been no indication that this deadline will be extended.
Blog, RegulationsNew Whitepaper Helps Truck Fleets Improve Hours of Service Safety Scores and Compliance
“BASICs –Improving Hours of Service Compliance” explains how the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) work in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program. In particular, FMCSA regards the HOS Compliance BASIC as the most important of the seven BASICs and assigns HOS violations double the weight during a compliance review.
BlogLooking Back at Trucking Regulations in 2020
When 2020 started, the outlook for trucking looked good, especially on the regulatory front. But no one anticipated the issue that dominated federal actions, the trucking industry, and everyone’s daily life — the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite COVID-19, some federal trucking regulations advanced in 2020 while others saw delayed implementation. Here are key trucking regulations from the year.
Blog, RegulationsPodcast #48: Diversity in Trucking and Creating an Inclusive Work Culture
Listen to this new episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast, presented by PrePass, in which host Evan Lockridge talks about diversity with John Esparza, head of the Texas Trucking Association. As a member of the Hispanic community, Esparza discusses why everyone in trucking should care about diversity and how different parts of the industry can work to improve it.
Blog, PodcastsFMCSA Again Extends, Modifies COVID-19 Declaration Through February, 2021
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is again extending and altering its Emergency Declaration giving motor carriers and drivers relief from specific federal safety regulations related to the hauling of COVID-19 relief supplies. This extension specifically includes the transportation of vaccines, their components and supplies necessary for their administration. FMCSA is continuing the overall relief through the end of February, 2021.
BlogMinnesota Trucking Association
January 26 – 28, 2021 Virtual Safety Conference Click here for more information
Current EventsIs Your Truck Fleet Satisfactory, Conditional or Unsatisfactory?
What are the top reasons for a motor carrier to earn an unsatisfactory rating? FMCSA records show that it’s not just one thing… it’s usually a bundle of violations. That bundle of violations often triggers the compliance review in the first place. A CR is the only way a safety rating can be issued.
Blog, SafetyNew Whitepaper Helps Truck Fleets Improve Hazardous Materials Safety Scores and Compliance
The second in a series of PrePass whitepapers about how motor carriers can improve their safety records tackles the technical and dauntingly complex world of hazardous materials regulations. “BASICs – Improving Hazardous Materials Compliance” explains how the different Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) work in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability program.
Blog, RegulationsMissouri Trucking Association
Postponed – Date TBD Safety Conference & Awards Banquet Click for more information
Current EventsCalifornia Trucking Association-Membership Conference
January 20-22, 2021 Virtual Membership Conference Click here for more information
Current EventsWhat Trucking Fleets Can Do to Combat Increasing Insurance Costs
Watch the PrePass webinar, “Why Truck Insurance Costs Are Increasing and What Fleets Can Do to Save Money.” Learn from an insurance industry expert who explores the problem and presents solutions you can apply with your trucking business.
BlogDeadline Approaching for FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Queries
The FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse began operation on Jan. 6, 2020. By regulation, motor carriers (or their designed testing consortium/third party administrator) must check the clearinghouse for information on currently-employed driversannually. That means motor carriers or consortia/third party administrators must check the clearinghouse no later than Jan. 5, 2021 for drivers hired as of Jan. 6, 2020.
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