8MarBy: Steve Vaughn, vice president field operations, PrePass Safety Alliance In late December Old Man Winter delivered a hammer blow to much of the country. High winds, drifting snows, and plummeting temperatures greeted anyone daring to drive. For fleets, the conditions put all your winter planning and preparation to the
27FebFor many, many years truck drivers have rightfully complained about a lack of available safe truck parking, especially in the nighttime hours. In fact, some say the situation is getting worse. But all these complaints finally seem to be getting some real attention. Listen to this new episode of the
24FebIn September 2022, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) published its Significant Rulemaking Report, listing the new regulations anticipated in 2023 from all U.S. Transportation Department regulatory agencies, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. As the title indicates, the report shows only
20FebGoodbye BASICs, you are now “safety categories.” Goodbye IRT, Item Response Theory was too complex and too slow to be useful. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is proposing changes to the Safety Measurement System (SMS) as published in a lengthy and detailed notice. The SMS comprises the mathematical
16FebBy Warren Hoemann, PrePass consultant, former FMCSA chief counsel and deputy administrator The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a broad ban on the use of non-compete clauses between employers and workers, as well as a requirement to rescind existing non-compete clauses. This FTC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) would apply
30JanBy: Steve Vaughn, vice president of field operations, PrePass Safety Alliance When I was with the California Highway Patrol, we would meet regularly with local trucking companies. One company fleet manager always had the biggest smile on his face. “You seem chipper,” I said to him once, “Something good happen?”
24JanAcross the breadth of the federal government, departments and regulatory agencies have a new weapon against misbehavior. It’s called inflation. Federal law mandates an annual adjustment based on the annual inflation rate in all civil penalties to maintain their deterrent value. The adjustment from 2022 to 2023 was published in
16JanSales of products containing cannabidiol (CBD) continue growing by leaps and bounds. And their increasing popularity is likely putting more truckers and motor carrier fleets at risk. CBD is a chemical found in the hemp plant, the cousin to marijuana, or is manufactured in a laboratory. CBD doesn’t contain a
11JanThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking to modify the scope of regulatory relief automatically granted in declared emergencies. Existing federal regulations grant an automatic 30-day exemption from Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to motor carriers and drivers providing direct assistance to
9JanNow that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has an agency head for the first time in years expect to see a raft of new and updated trucking regulations in 2023. Listen to this new episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast as we discuss anticipated rules when
5JanThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced a 24-month extension of the deadline for full enforcement of the REAL ID. The deadline had been May 3 of 2023, less than five months away. Now full enforcement of the REAL ID will begin May 7, 2025. DHS cites the lingering impact
3JanA look at the U.S. Department of Transportation Significant Rulemaking Report coupled with new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration efforts in 2022 leads to one conclusion: 2023 will be a very big year for trucking regulations! And that’s even before viewing the Fall
