Fuel is a major expense. Because it is a variable cost, meaning it can fluctuate and be challenging to predict, trucking companies are always looking for ways to improve fuel economy to help keep costs down. Ask yourself if there are actions you can take to improve your driving skills and save fuel. FACTORS THAT…
The federal government issued pandemic-related regulatory guidance that allows offsite audits to determine carriers safety ratings — Satisfactory, Conditional or Unsatisfactory. Previously, regulations required FMCSA to conduct an onsite compliance review to issue an Unsatisfactory rating. That change has allowed the agency to conduct comprehensive safety reviews of fleets remotely instead of in-person, leading to…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced that it is proposing and seeking public comments on a new pilot program to allow drivers aged 18, 19, and 20 to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. “This action will allow the Agency to carefully examine the safety, feasibility, and possible economic benefits of…
New Hours of Service Changes take effect September 29th On June 1st, FMCSA published changes to truck driver hours of service rules in the Federal Register. The new changes – outlined below – become effective September 29, 2020. Short-Haul Operations Extends drivers’ maximum on-duty period from 12 to 14 hours. Extends the air-mile radius within…
Due to concerns about public health and safety in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) postponed its annual International Roadcheck back in March. While it was previously scheduled for May 5-7, the CVSA recently announced that the event has been officially rescheduled for Sept. 9-11, 2020. The International Roadcheck…
Fatigue occurs when an individual does not get enough sleep or quality sleep. It can impair one’s ability to safely perform tasks, including driving. Driver fatigue may be triggered by a lack of adequate sleep, long work hours, strenuous work or non-work activities—or a combination of other factors. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)…
On July 6, 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a notice allowing motor carriers to test drivers for drugs and alcohol at a lower rate if they can prove that a deviation from current random testing rates (50% and 10% respectively) was necessary because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The FMCSA is issuing…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently granted a three-month waiver from certain preemployment drug testing requirements. The waiver—which went into effect on June 5, 2020, and expires on Sept. 30, 2020—allows eligible carriers to rehire commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers who have been furloughed or laid off for more than 30 days without…
The American Trucking Associations (ATA), ATA Safety Management Council (SMC), and the ATA Transportation Security Council (TSC) provided the following recommendations for professional drivers and motor carriers operating in areas of protest and social unrest. The ongoing protests across our nation have put the trucking industry and professional drivers on the front line once again.…
Operation Safe Driver Week—an annual campaign conducted by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)—will take place from July 12-18. This year’s focus will be on speeding. The Purpose of Operation Safe Driver Week Operation Safe Driver Week is an annual, seven-day initiative created by the CVSA to help detect and prevent unsafe behaviors on the…
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