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Roadside Driver and Truck Inspections Reveal Alarming Trends
If you ever wondered what roadside inspectors frequently find when they look at drivers and trucks, the answers are conveniently tracked on the FMCSA website in its Analysis & Information Online section. The FMCSA tracks these numbers because they display what is actually taking place out on the road and how effective federal regulations may be at uncovering safety problems.
Blog, SafetyWhat Trucking Regulations Are Next from the Federal Government?
What is the government going to do next? When it comes to federal trucking regulations, now you have two resources to find what every agency has planned and to lend your voice to the ultimate outcome.
Blog, RegulationsPodcast #38: Skyrocketing Trucking Insurance Rates and How to Deal with Cost Increases
Guest: Rich Bren, vice president of insurance, PFA Transportation Insurance and Surety Services Both owner-operator truckers and trucking fleets of […]
Blog, PodcastsFMCSA Seeks Input for New Truck Crash Causation Study
FMCSA notes that vehicle technology has also changed since 2003, positively, by providing capabilities such as in-cab navigation and automated emergency braking, and negatively, by introducing distracted driving as a societal concern. FMCSA now looks to capture the impact of these vehicle technologies on crash causation in a new study.
Blog, SafetyDOT Issues Warning to Truckers About Using CBD Oil
Even though a recently enacted law removed hemp from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act, marijuana itself remains a Schedule 1 drug and its use, including in CBD oil, can trigger a positive drug test result, with disqualifying penalties to the user.
Blog, RegulationsFMCSA Reduces UCR Fees for Motor Carriers in 2020
The UCR fees will be cut by 14.45% below the levels set in 2018 and will remain in place for 2021 and subsequent years unless changed by future rulemaking. In real world terms, that means lower costs, from $3 to $2,712 overall per company, depending on the number of vehicles owned or operated by motor carriers or the other parties.
BlogATA SSHRNCE 2020
To Be Scheduled at a Later Date – Booth 305 Indianapolis Convention Center Indianapolis, IN Click here for more information
Current EventsMc Leod 2020
September 27-29 2020 – Booth TBD Gaylord National Resort Washington, DC Click here for information
Current EventsATA NAFC
June 10-12, 2020 Booth TBD Duke Energy Convention Center Cincinnati, OH
Current EventsNew Survey Lists Most Important Truck Driver Company Benefits
As many trucking fleets struggle to find qualified drivers, and as driver turnover increases, a recent survey provides new insight into what may help solve these problems. The survey, conducted by PrePass Safety Alliance, shows how both truck drivers and fleet executives rate the relative value of benefits offered by their companies.
Press ReleaseAre You Ready to Be Safe with Your Trucking Operation?
As competitive as trucking may be, safety is one area where carriers, drivers, industry personnel and law enforcement openly share. Simply put, your safety is affected by the other drivers and other vehicles on the road. So it makes sense to come together, exchange knowledge, practice and train.
UncategorizedFMCSA Issues Nationwide Emergency Declaration for COVID-19 and HOS Relief
UPDATED, May 13, 2020 — The FMCSA emergency declaration will remain in effect until the COVID-19 national emergency is determined to be over or until 11:59 PM (Eastern time) on June 14, 2020, whichever comes first.
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