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What you need to know about the FMCSA Vetting Process

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires companies that meet certain criteria to apply for operating authority, also known as an MC number. This is in addition to the Department of Transportation (DOT) number that all companies and drivers need.

Hours of Service change proposed by FMCSA

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.

Should the address and company name be the same on MC and DOT?

A common question of commercial truckers and owner-operators is whether their demographic data (address, business name, etc.) must match between various records kept by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Department of Transportation (DOT).

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.

How can a truck driver find a medical examiner to get a certificate?

How to find a certified medical examiner for trucking

The Department of Transportation (DOT), a division of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), requires all job applicants to complete and pass a medical examination before an employer can formally offer them a job.

What is the FMCSA Clearinghouse for truckers?

The FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) is rolling out a new program called Clearinghouse, and it will usher in some big changes for truckers. It’s going to be operational in January 2020, and that’s going to be here before we know it.

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.