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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2022

FMCSA Makes Exemption Permanent for Windshield-Mounted Cameras

FMCSA’s rule change amends the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to allow certain vehicle safety technology devices, such as cameras, to be mounted slightly lower.

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Articlesby Kathy CloseMay 31, 2022

3 Changes to FMCSA's Driver Qualification File Rules Fleets Need to Know

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration made a few notable changes to its driver qualification (DQ) file requirements in 49 CFR Part 391. 

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Articlesby Kathy CloseNovember 18, 2021

What are Preventable vs. Non-Preventable CMV Crashes?

Realizing some crashes are beyond a CMV driver’s control, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) created its Crash Preventability Program. But, what's considered preventable?

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Articlesby Kathy CloseJuly 22, 2021

The Top Violations Discovered During FMCSA Audits

Each year, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) provides a list of the top acute and critical violations discovered during agency investigations. Shared are the top ones found.

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Articlesby Kathy CloseNovember 2, 2020

5 FAQs on Annual Clearinghouse Queries

Motor carriers must request two types of Clearinghouse queries, pre-employment and annual, to learn of FMCSA testing violations and milestones in the DOT return-to-duty process and follow-up program. The top five common questions are answered.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2020

J.J. Keller Launches New Vehicle Tracking Solution

The solution works in all vehicle classes, requires no driver interaction, and provides a cloud-based platform that allows businesses to manage Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) driver and vehicle compliance. 

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2020

Waste Haulers Exempt from HOS Regs Amid COVID-19

FMCSA expanded on hours-of-service regulations during COVID-19 as it relates to exemptions for waste haulers.

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ArticlesFebruary 5, 2020

When Should Drivers Be Disqualified from Driving Your Fleet Vehicles?

Fleets that have a firm grasp of FMCSA’s driver disqualification criteria can build upon them to set rules for their team of drivers even if those drivers do not have CDLs.

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NewsMarch 9, 2018

FMCSA, Teletrac Navman to Host ELD Q&A Webinar

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and Teletrac Navman have announced a co-hosted webinar on top ELD industry questions taking place March 12.

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Newsby David CullenNovember 1, 2017

FMCSA Nominee Martinez Committed to ELD Rule

President Trump’s nominee for Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said in Senate testimony that he will not delay implementation of the electronic logging device mandate that starts to kick in on Dec. 18, less than seven weeks from now.

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