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ArticlesApril 22, 2009

10 Common Errors: Complying with Drug and Alcohol Testing Mandates

Mistakes in complying with federal testing regulations may result in both fines and penalties issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Every year, thousands of motor carriers are cited during FMCSA audits.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 20, 2009

FMCSA Issues Final Chassis Safety 'Roadability' Regulations

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released final regulations for the Requirements for Intermodal Equipment Providers and Motor Carriers and Drivers Operating Intermodal Equipment.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 6, 2009

FMCSA Unveils Chassis Rule

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published an intermodal equipment rule that should boost truckers’ productivity by speeding up operations and ensuring chassis are safer.

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NewsDecember 3, 2008

FMCSA to Leave Hours-of-Service Rule Unchanged

WASHINGTON – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, in a notice to be published in Wednesday’s Federal Register, said it was making no changes to its controversial hours-of-service rule.

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NewsDecember 3, 2008

FMCSA Issues New Medical Requirement Rules for Commercial Truck and Bus Drivers

FMCSA now requires commercial driver's licenses and a driver's medical examination to be combined into a single electronic record.

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NewsSeptember 23, 2008

FMCSA Waives Hours Regs for Gulf States Drivers

WASHINGTON – Motor carriers and drivers providing emergency in areas affected by Hurricane Gustav will be relieved of federal hours-of-service regulations.

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NewsSeptember 11, 2008

House Votes to Terminate Cross-Border Trucking Project

The program, which called for trucks from the U.S. and Mexico to have access to the roads in each other’s countries, was plagued with concerns over safety, licensing, law enforcement and environmental concerns.

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NewsFebruary 28, 2008

Fleets Urge FMCSA to Keep 11th Hour, 34-Hour Restart

Several large trucking fleets have urged the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to retain the 11th hour of driving and the 34-hour restart in its hours-of-service regulations, saying those provisions have improved highway safety and given drivers the flexibility to adjust to unexpected delays.

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Articlesby Joe BohnNovember 1, 2007

When Do DOT Mandates Apply When Using Trailers?

Extra weight from trailer add-ons may push otherwise underweight vehicles over the DOT-exempt weight limit.

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2007

DOT Compliance: Have You Reviewed Your Program Lately?

Following a program compliance may be challenging, but it is doable. Key areas of focus are highlighted.

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