FMCSA


When and Where Truckers can get Free Protective Masks

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is working with states, industry stakeholders, and carriers, to make sure one million protective masks provided by FEMA get handed out to truck drivers. States so far that have times and places set for today include Arkansas, California, Georgia, Illinois, New York, and Nebraska….


More Locations Added for Truckers to get Masks

Recently, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced that they will be handing out 800,000 masks to truck drivers at six locations around the country. Together with the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Department of Transportation, they are creating a network around the country…


FMCSA Allowing Some Third Parties to be CDL Testers

In response to a potential lack of commercial vehicle drivers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a waiver granting some non-governmental third parties to conduct the CDL knowledge test. With DMVs being shut down due the virus and a prevalent need for truck drivers…


FMCSA Issues Waiver for CLP Holders

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a 3-month waiver for drivers who have commercial learners permits in response to a possible lack of truck drivers due to the current health crisis. The waiver states that drivers with a CLP can drive a commercial vehicle as long as a…



Mirror Replacing Camera System Wins Award

Stoneridge, Inc., has won the Jim Winsor Memorial Technical Achievement Award for its MirrorEye Camera Monitor System. The award is given out by the North American Truck Writers who find and evaluate products that enhance the industry. The MirrorEye CMS was the first of its kind to receive a federal…


FMCSA Holding Truck Safety Summit in Washinton DC

On Thursday, March 19, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will be hosting a Trucking Safety Summit at the U.S. Department of Transportation. All matters of truck safety will be discussed to create a dialogue about road safety for all Americans. Click the link below to read the original announcement…


New Study to Help Women and Minorities in the Trucking Industry

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is asking for approval from the Trump Administration to conduct a study regarding harassment and wrong-doings against women and minorities in the trucking industry. Only receiving three comments after it was announced last year, the “Crime Prevention for Truckers” study could help find the…