The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) recently proposed an hours of service change that would allow commercial drivers subject to the authority of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to pause the clock that currently limits them to 14 on-duty hours in a single day.
Brake Safety Inspection Week Blitz is September 15 to 21
Every year since 1998, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has sponsored Brake Safety Inspection week in September. This year’s event, which takes place between Sunday, September 15 and Saturday, September 21, will feature random roadside inspections on commercial vehicles located throughout North America.
How to set up an FMCSA portal account
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) manages a portal system that allows industry users as well as federal and state employees to access the system with a single user ID and password. The FMCSA portal account contains important safety data for individual drivers and commercial trucking companies that fall under the authority of the FMCSA.
How do I request a trucking medical exemption or waiver?
As part of its commitment to keep America’s roadways safe, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires all drivers to submit to regular physical exams.
Where can I find information about complying with drug and alcohol regulations?
The Department of Transportation (DOT) oversees the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), which most commercial truck drivers are familiar with. It also oversees a branch called the Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance (ODAPC). This organization maintains responsibility for drug and alcohol testing for the DOT.
If I change my name, do I keep the same MC Number?
While you can legally change the name of your business at any time, when you own a trucking or transportation brand, there are some additional things to consider beyond your business cards and branding. When you opened and registered your business, you were issued an MC number that is designed to make it easy to track your brand’s safety record, performance, and compliance.