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Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2020

Whip Around Now Available on the Geotab Marketplace

Whip Around is now available on the Geotab Marketplace, providing fleets with electronic driver vehicle inspection reports (eDVIR) and work orders to keep their trucks FMCSA-compliant.

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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2020

FMCSA Declares Ohio Driver Imminent Hazard Following Fatal Crash

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has declared an Ohio-licensed commercial driver an imminent hazard to public safety following a fatal crash that killed four children involving drugs and driver distraction.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJuly 20, 2020

Drug Testing Refusal Data Added to Clearinghouse Report

New information in the latest Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Report could accelerate calls for federal approval of other testing methods, such as hair and oral fluid testing, according to one safety and compliance expert.

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Newsby StaffJuly 19, 2020

FMCSA to Hold Virtual Trucking Safety Summit

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently announced that the 2020 Trucking Safety Summit will be held virtually on August 5, 2020. The meeting’s focus will be to finding ways to improve the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles on the nation’s roadways.

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Newsby StaffJuly 13, 2020

FMCSA Extends COVID Emergency Relief Exemption

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on July 13 announced an extension of its exemption from certain regulations for drivers and companies providing direct assistance to the COVID-19 emergency relief efforts.

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Newsby StaffJuly 7, 2020

FMCSA May 'Exercise Discretion' Enforcing Random Drug Testing

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced that in some locations, it may “exercise discretion” and not enforce minimum annual random drug and alcohol testing rates in areas still affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2020

J. J. Keller Offers New HoS Training

J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. have developed new training to help drivers understand the revised requirements under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s new hours of service rules, which will take effect September 29, 2020.

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NewsJune 24, 2020

Could Some COVID-19 Waivers Become Permanent?

Federal regulators have introduced a series of waivers in response to COVID-19, to ensure that freight continues to move south of the border. Now they’re looking at whether selected waivers could become a permanent fixture.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJune 11, 2020

Marijuana Use Top Finding in First Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Report

Positive tests for marijuana use far outpaced those for other drugs reported in the first few months of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2020

ERoad’s New Feature Simplifies Short Haul Exemptions

ERoad’s new Smart Short Haul feature assists fleets by automatically switching rulesets when drivers breach either the on-duty or air-mile limits of the short haul exemption.

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