The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has given an exemption to Motion Picture Compliance Solutions in regards to the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse’s pre-employment full query. MPCS will be allowed to run a limited query of the Clearinghouse rather than a required full pre-employment query. MPCS was granted this exemption…
The SH 130 Concession Company is offering truck drivers a discount of half off their overnight tolls throughout June when they travel on the southern 41 miles of State Highway 130. The discount goes into effect between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. thanks to the SH 130 Freight Rebate Recovery…
I know there are a lot of fleets out there ready to get back on the road after this COVID-19 stuff calms down, but just rolling out of the yard may not be a good idea. Getting back on the road shouldn’t be a quick thing, you should be ready…
The United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has put out a guidance document stating that they will be using technology to conduct compliance reviews. During the COVID-19 public health emergency, the FMCSA will be using available technology for accessing information and records to limit the risk…
Portland, Oregon has the highest local gas rate in the state, and the currently used gas tax will remain in place. In 2016, a measure was put into place adding a 10 cent gas tax to fuel purchases, and a vote was done recently that renewed the measure. 77.19% of…
Advanced Training Systems is doing its part to get new truckers out on the road to fill the gap. The supply chain has been ambushed by COVID-19, and a lack of new truck drivers is making it difficult for companies to fill their empty trucks. So, to the entire commercial…
The United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has updated the hours of service rules. With these new rules comes the hope of improved safety and increased flexibility that our country’s truckers have been looking for. With input from around the country and the public comment forum,…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has declared an extension of the Emergency Declaration issued on March 13, 2020, now through to June 14, 2020. The extension continues of the exemptions granted for parts 390 through 399 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. This extension is for those truckers…
Bill #S2761 is awaiting consideration on the Senate floor which could lead to hefty fines for trucks parking in New York City. Currently, there is a three hour limit on truck parking and parking at night on residential streets is not allowed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Also, right…
With the increasing demand for truck drivers and pressure from the Senate Agriculture Committee, three Commercial Drivers License sites in Illinois will be reopened. The Illinois Secretary of State has opened CDL testing facilities in Marion, Springfield, and West Chicago. CDL tests will be by appointment only and scheduled over…