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Newsby Deborah LockridgeMay 14, 2024

Younger-Driver Pilot Program Drops 2 Controversial Requirements

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is accepting applications from motor carriers for a newly revised version of its apprenticeship pilot program to study younger drivers.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 30, 2024

FMCSA Declares Driver 'Imminent Hazard' Following Alcohol, HOS Violations

A New Jersey-licensed commercial driver has been declared an “imminent hazard” and ordered to stop operating after multiple alcohol-related safety violations came to light following a crash.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeApril 10, 2024

When Must Truckers Complete a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report?

A common misconception about driver vehicle inspection reports for truckers and other commercial drivers is that one is required at every pre-trip inspection.

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Newsby StaffMarch 11, 2024

Spending Bill Provision Could Get Younger Driver Pilot Program in Gear

Tucked away in the funding bill signed by President Biden March 9 was a provision to reduce some of the red tape that some in trucking believe has been holding back progress on a pilot program to allow under-21-year-olds to drive commercial trucks in interstate commerce.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeMarch 6, 2024

FMCSA Revokes 5 ELDs from Registered List

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has removed five electronic logging devices from its list of registered ELDs — two of which were previously revoked and reinstated.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 21, 2024

How to Get Control of Driver Log Falsification

Driver log falsifications rank as one of the most common driver-related violations discovered in roadside inspections and during motor carrier safety audits. Why is it such a problem, and what can trucking fleet managers do about it?

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2024

FMCSA Warns About Fake Safety Audit Scam

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is warning motor carriers of an email phishing scam involving a fake DOT safety audit.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 19, 2024

FMCSA Administrator Hutcheson Leaving Agency

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Administrator Robin Hutcheson is leaving the agency after three years, following the departure earlier this month of Deputy Administrator Earl Adams Jr.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 26, 2023

J.J. Keller’s Carrier Risk Review Analyzes DOT Data on Third-Party Carriers

J.J. Keller says its new Carrier Risk Review Service gives shippers and brokers an easier way to identify risky third-party carriers.

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Newsby StaffDecember 1, 2023

FMCSA Revokes 10 ELDs

Ten more electronic logging devices have been removed from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's list of registered ELDs fleets and drivers can use to meet the mandatory ELD regulations.

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