28DecAs busy as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and other federal regulatory agencies were during 2023, they couldn’t finalize everything on their rulemaking agendas in one calendar year. So, 2024 will offer the continuation of many rulemakings from 2023. Will these
26DecAs the wheels of the trucking industry rolled into 2023, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) set the stage for a year filled with pivotal regulatory developments. From the contentious discussions surrounding truck speed limiters to the examination of unique identification
21DecBy Steve Vaughn, senior vice president of field operations, PrePass Safety Alliance I had a college professor who ended each semester with the question: “What did you learn this year?” The class responses typically hit the high points of the curriculum. Only later did I realize that the professor used
18DecMotor carriers have new protections against broker and freight forwarder fraud. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a final rule on broker and freight forwarder financial responsibilities with the aim of alleviating the effects of broker or trustee non-payment of claims. FMCSA says it listened closely to motor carrier
13DecThe National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued a final rule on determining joint-employer status, raising concerns by some in trucking that relationships between carriers could be disrupted and they could see increased labor costs. The rule sets forth the factors the NLRB will examine when deciding whether two companies
11DecBy: Steve Vaughn, senior vice president of field operations, PrePass Safety Alliance “Did you get the turkey? You know the Andersons will be here about 4pm…” “That game the kids want is out of stock at the store. I wonder if it can get here on time if we order
7DecThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is working on improvements to its National Consumer Complaint Database (NCCDB) that will lead to better reporting to the trucking industry. Many of the NCCDB updates came from recommendations in a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report. One of the issues raised in the
4DecThe Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has released new videos aimed at educating and preparing truck drivers – especially those from out of state – for the unique challenges they face on Colorado’s mountain highways. The series, “The Mountain Rules,” specifically focuses on safe winter driving, navigating construction work zones,
30NovTruck safety is a paramount concern for both drivers and fleets. Roadside inspections play a crucial role in ensuring the safe operation of commercial vehicles on the road. These inspections help identify potential safety hazards and violations, ensuring that trucks are compliant with safety regulations. A blog from TruckSafe Consulting
27NovThe federal government is moving to multifactor identification to access official accounts and databases. You probably already experience updated security when accessing your bank, mortgage, or credit card accounts. The same thing is coming at the federal level. The updated security will include the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
21NovThe trucking industry remembers the COVID-19 pandemic very well. From 2020 to 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued nine emergency declarations, waiving specific sections of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to facilitate emergency relief efforts by motor carriers. With each emergency declaration update, FMCSA adjusted
13NovBy: Steve Vaughn, senior vice president of field operations, PrePass Safety Alliance Nov. 13-17, 2023, is Crash Responder Safety Week. It may seem that we have a day, a week, or a month for every possible group or interest. But for those who make their living on the highway, or,
