11AugGuest: Warren Hoemann, PrePass consultant, former FMCSA deputy administrator For truckers and fleet personnel trying to figure out the federal trucking regulatory landscape, it can feel like an adventure movie. As if you’re Indiana Jones searching for the Lost Ark or you’re adrift in the Temple of Doom. But it
18MarIn the first part of this series, we described how federal trucking regulations become law and compared regulations to other forms of government action. The second part focused on the regulatory process. In this final installment, we guide you in crafting effective comments to a regulatory docket. Practical, workable regulations
4MarWith millions of truck drivers sharing the road with more than 250 million motorists, the stakes are high. That’s why it’s essential that trucking fleets know how to remain in compliance with federal safety regulations. This not only helps reduce the number and severity of truck involved crashes, but also
18FebClick here to read “How Federal Trucking Regulations Become Law, Part 1. Who first expressed concern about “unelected bureaucrats” running our lives? Was it Barry Goldwater in 1964, Ronald Reagan in 1980 or Donald Trump in 2016? No, it was none of those political figures. You have to go all
4Feb“There ought to be a law!” Isn’t that our frustrated cry when faced with situations in life that just don’t make sense? The sad irony is that life does give us laws – lots of them. Trucking no doubt has many laws, as well as regulations. Whether we believe those
21JanThe fourth in a series of PrePass whitepapers about how motor carriers can improve their safety records addresses two important measures: how safely drivers perform and how often and why crashes occur. FMCSA regards the Unsafe Driving and the Crash Indicator BASICs, along with the Hours of Service Compliance BASIC,
14JanThe Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), the international association of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) law enforcement agencies and inspectors, conducts three major enforcement events each year. International Roadcheck is a 72-hour inspection of CMVs and commercial drivers throughout North America. Brake Safety Week focuses specifically on braking systems, while Operation
11JanGuest: Warren Hoemann, PrePass consultant and former FMCSA deputy administrator With a new presidential administration and Democratic control of Congress, expect to see changes in trucking regulations from the Federal Motor Carrier Administration as well as in trucking laws from Capitol Hill in 2021. Listen to the latest “Eyes on
14DecThe third in a series of PrePass whitepapers about how motor carriers can improve their safety records addresses the important role played by hours of service (HOS) regulations. “BASICs –Improving Hours of Service Compliance” explains how the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) work in the Federal Motor
30NovBy Steve Vaughn, vice president of field operations, PrePass Safety Alliance Every month this column shares information to help motor carriers and their drivers stay safe and compliant. My primary goal is to improve highway safety and protect everyone on the road. Another goal, admittedly, is to help fleets attain
24NovThe 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
16NovThe COVID-19 pandemic triggered many federal and state emergency declarations, and temporary waivers of certain regulations. However, federal authorities kept one deadline in place and it could sneak up on motor carriers. The FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse began operation on Jan. 6, 2020. By regulation, motor carriers (or their
