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U.S. Hours-of-Service (HOS) Final Rule Changes in Part 395
I’ve created a chart to simplify this complex HOS amendment that highlights the specific HOS rule change, the existing and revised requirement, and the results.
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Revisiting U.S. Personal Conveyance
The 2-year anniversary for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA’s) Regulatory Guidance concerning the use of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) for personal conveyance is just around corner. I still get numerous questions at Ask The Expert by motor carriers and drivers on how and when to use this off-duty time, so I thought of revisiting this topic.
My Vehicle Broke Down – Now What Do I Do?
In this article, I respond to a question I’ve been asked regarding what am I legally obliged to do when stopping a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) on the side of the roadway due to a vehicle breakdown.
Talking ELD – New Canadian ELD Rules (Podcast)
Chris Harris, The Safety Dawg, hosts “The Dawg On-It Trucking Pawedcast” where he interviews influential trucking insiders for their insights and in-depth knowledge. On July 10, 2020, Chris sat down with Marc Moncion to talk about ELDs in Canada and the U.S.
How Does the Modified FMCSA Emergency Declaration Affect You?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has extended its national emergency exemption from specific Parts 390 through 399 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to August 14, 2020, but has now excluded a number of prescribed items previously covered by the exemption.
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Staying Ahead Of The Curve: Driver Vehicle Inspection Compliance
Driver vehicle inspection personal safety, and that of the motoring public that you share the highway with, is clearly the most important reason to inspect your commercial motor vehicle.
A vehicle defect found during a pre-trip inspection at a motor carrier’s terminal could save you and your fleet down the road. This includes a breakdown at roadside that will cost time and dollars, or even worse – a crash.
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What is the Compliance, Safety, and Accountability (CSA) Program?
Many motor carriers, and Safety Directors still struggle to grasp how the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Authority (FMCSA) CSA enforcement program is managed. So we decided to do another blog and go back to the BASICs (pun intended) of the CSA Program.
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10 Laws to Comply with When You Buy a CMV in the U.S.
The last thing a Motor Carrier wants is to be penalized for not complying with the Department of Transportation (DOT) or Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations.
It’s vital for Motor Carriers to stay on top of the relevant laws when transporting loads or people across interstate and intrastate boundaries.
Included below are 10 transportation laws Motor Carriers should stay up to date with to ensure you’re always compliant.
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