FMCSA

Let the FMCSA Know Your Opinion About Younger Drivers

The United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration wants your opinion about a new pilot program regarding drivers aged 18-20. The pilot program would allow drivers aged 18, 19, and 20 to operate commercial vehicles in interstate commerce. These younger drivers would have to have a CDL,…


Let the FMCSA Know What you Think About More HOS Relief

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is asking the public about more Hours of Service regulatory relief. The pilot program they are seeking comments on would allow drivers one off-duty break for at least 30 minutes but not to exceed three hours. This would pause the…




Let the FMCSA Know What you Think About Transparency with Freight Brokers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is requesting public comments regarding property brokers being more transparent with their transactions. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association and the Small Business in Transportation Coalition are asking the FMCSA to require brokers, within 48 hours of service, to provide an electronic copy of each…



Trucking Safety Summit is Going Virtual on August 5

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s 2020 Trucking Safety Summit will be held virtually on August 5, 2020. They will be using the online platform GoToWebinar and held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT. The goal of this summit is to discuss further ways of improving trucking safety across…


FMCSA Extends Relief Declaration to August 14

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended the Emergency Declaration for commercial vehicles until August 14. The last extension ran through until July 14 and government officials deemed it necessary to keep relief efforts flowing as freely and safely as possible. Those carriers and drivers providing direct assistance in…



FMCSA Gives Longer Extension to CLP Waiver

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has granted a further extension for commercial learner’s permit holders. Starting July 1, 2020, CLP holders will be able to drive a commercial vehicle without an accompanying CDL holder in the front seat. The CDL holder must be in the cab of the truck…