Proposed Truck Speed Limiter Rule Now Set for May 2024
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced in May 2022 that the agency would pursue a speed limiter requirement on heavy trucks and buses.
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FMCSA Proposes Increased Flexibility in CDL Testing
During the COVID-19 pandemic, some state driver licensing offices were closed and state licensing employees absent. To allow licensing to continue during the pandemic, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued several waivers for continued testing and skill evaluation of applicants for commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs).
Medical Examiners (MEs) and Login.gov
Under a notice posted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration FMCSA) January 24, medical examiners have until February 23, 2024, to register with Login.gov and update their contact information.
When is “Off-Duty” really “On-Duty”?
The Court ruled that a team driver who is on duty for 24 hours or more must be compensated for any time above eight hours spent in the sleeper berth.
Truck Parking Getting Renewed Attention
At the Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. earlier this month, planners advanced several proposals to address the truck parking shortage.
Vail, Colorado Outlaws Delivery Trucks
The Town of Vail has passed an ordinance aimed at ridding its Vail Village and Lionshead neighborhoods of all delivery trucks.
Coaching Corner: Handling Your Drivers’ Inattention
In reviewing hundreds of videos every day, ICSA’s safety consultants are seeing an increase in distracted/inattentive driving.
Cargo Theft Amping Up in 2024
Cargo thefts were up over 1,200% in the second half of 2023, with food ranked as the top stolen cargo.
U.S. Department of Labor Releases Final Rule on Independent Contractors
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has published its 339-page final rule on how workers will be considered as “employees” or as “independent contractors” under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA or Act).