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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2024

New Phishing Scam Targets Motor Carriers

If you get an email that says it’s from The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requesting that carriers complete forms attached to the email, the agency warns that it may be a phishing scam.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 24, 2024

FMCSA Removes 4 ELDs from Approved Device List

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has removed four electronic logging devices from its list of registered ELDs.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJuly 24, 2024

FMCSA Wants Authority to Enforce Freight Broker Violations Amid Rising Fraud

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has asked Congress to give the agency the statutory authority to assess civil penalties for unauthorized freight brokerage violations — both double-brokering and broker fraud problems as well as a significant increase in household goods consumer complaints.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2024

HDTX Keynote: Inside Insights on Trucking Regulations

Get insights into the trucking regulatory and safety environment from Jack Van Steenburg, the former number-two guy at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, at Heavy Duty Trucking Exchange.

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FMCSA Deputy Administrator Vinn White.
Newsby Jack RobertsJune 25, 2024

Vinn White Named FMCSA Deputy Administrator

Prior to joining FMCSA, White was responsible for coordinating DOT initiatives on emerging transportation technologies.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJune 7, 2024

Safety Fitness Determination Changes: FMCSA to Hold Listening Sessions

Should the way motor carrier safety fitness determinations are made be updated? The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is continuing to gather input on ideas for improvement.

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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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Newsby Deborah LockridgeApril 3, 2024

Truck Driver Charged in Texas School Bus Crash Was Prohibited from Driving for Drug Testing Violations

A truck driver who killed two people and injured dozens in a fatal head-on crash with a school bus has been arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, as well as ordered to cease operations by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration following a history of illegal substance abuse.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2024

Program to Accelerate ADAS Adoption in Trucking Enters Next Phase

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration awarded a Phase 2 contract for the continuation of its TechCelerate Now program, designed to accelerate the adoption of advanced driver assistance systems.

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