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★Urgent News★
ATTENTION:Be Vigilant of Common Phishing Scams in the Industry
This is an email being sent to clients of the DOT regarding a Safety Audit made to look identical to the one sent by USDOT however the link highlighted below ends in .com instead of .gov DO NOT CLICK ON THE LINK
ATTENTION: Salt and Fuel Companies
Update on Hours of Service Waiver
The state of New York has changed the hours of service for intrastate fuel and rock salt deliveries. Please click the link below to see if this waiver applies to your company
NYS Waiver: HERE
On the Federal level, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has made a change to heating fuel deliveries. Those changes can be found below
FMCSA Waiver: HERE
We Implore You:
Be Aware of Human Trafficking
Please try to do your part in combatting human trafficking within the trucking industry. Take a look at our resources on how to see the signs and help to combat trafficking!
Click HERE for resources on what to look for
THANK YOU VERY MUCH AND PLEASE BE SAFE!
NOTICE TO OUR VALUED CLIENTS
Price Increase
Due to the continuing never-ending rising cost of doing business, we are forced to raise the price on a wide variety of items.
We hope you understand that we are forced into this decision and only went up as minimal as possible.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING!
HUT Tax Filing Changes
You may have recently received notification in the mail from NYS Tax & Finance in regards to your current HUT Filing status. This does not affect how you are submitting your paperwork to TRANS-COM.
All stays the same
All stays the same
Some companies that currently file quarterly HUT are now being changed to annual
Some companies that currently file monthly HUT are now being changed to quarterly
Please forward us any correspondence you may have received regarding this change.
Not all company’s HUT filing status is changing – the change is based on how frequently your vehicles travel within NYS.
For those who report IFTA taxes, there will be no change in filing status for IFTA – it will continue to be filed on a QUARTERLY basis.
We will continue to manage your Vehicle Tax Account on a monthly basis going forward. It does remain IMPERATIVE that we receive or have access to your mileage (and for those who file IFTA, your fuel) on a MONTHLY basis to ensure your taxes ARE filed in a timely and accurate manner.
Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to your TRANS-COM Tax Representative.
Thank you in advance for your help with this matter.
New Guidance from Albany Labor DepartmentNY’s Labor Department has released new guidelines on recreational cannabis use in the State. Here is what you need to know: · Employers are banned from testing employees for cannabis unless they are visibly high on the job · Smelling of marijuana, or other observable signs that do not indicate impairment are not grounds for a test · Employers are still allowed to ban possession of marijuana on the job site · Employees required to be tested under federal and state law will still be tested for marijuana |
^^THIS APPLIES TO COMMERCIAL VEHICLE DRIVERS^^
Marijuana Regulation
&
Taxation Act
“Not Legal Federally”
Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act was signed into law by New York State, however it is still “Not Legal Federally”, so employees needing to do Federal Drug Testing & or/Drug Free Workplace requirements have to still comply with the specific requirements.
Cannot Use Marijuana
• The new law doesn’t prohibit Marijuana testing, but it is now illegal to discriminate against the legal use of Marijuana. Employers can be exposed for Marijuana discrimination.
• A positive test can still be of value to the employer
For more information, see > Here <
(Stickers should be placed on both doors of the vehicle.)
(Make Copies and Put into Each Truck)
UNIFIED CARRIER REGISTRATION (UCR)
ALL Trucking & Passenger Carriers who Travel Interstate or Internationally
(Private, For Hire or Exempt)
Attention Clients!!
~ See If you qualify for the following notices ~
IRP Requirements:
Vehicles requiring IRP plates MUST do mileage outside of their state of registration, IRP Plates cannot be returned to the local DMV. They must be returned to IRP in Albany and must be accompanied by the required paperwork or the vehicle will remain active in the DMV system. TRANS-COM can assist you with this…
THIS SERVICE BUREAU IS LICENSED BY THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
NOTICE: THIS TRANSACTION OR SERVICE IS ALSO AVAILABLE, AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE, DIRECTLY FROM THE OFFICIAL DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES WEBSITE AT WWW.DMV.NY.GOV
★Important News Today★
*** ALERT ***
CLEARINGHOUSE PENALTIES IN EFFECT AS OF 1/6/2021
As part of the FMCSA’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, Motor Carriers must run their first query on all drivers in their Drug Pool and on their Roster, including Owner Operators by January 5, 2021
Having trouble logging into your Clearinghouse Portal?
Call us at 631-277-3456.
We are here to help!
Employers who do not comply with the FMCSA Clearinghouse requirements are subject to the civil and/or criminal penalties set forth at 49 U.S.C. 521 (b)(2)(c) (i.e., civil penalties not to exceed $2,500 for each offense). May 8, 2019.
FMCSA’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse launched Jan. 6, 2020. The Clearinghouse is a record of those CDL drivers who have violated the federal drug and alcohol testing program. Under the law, within one year all motor carriers must complete an annual limited query of all of its CDL drivers to see if they have any violations. Employers must conduct annual queries by Jan. 5, 2021.
FMCSA CLEARINGHOUSE HAS BEEN FIXED
TRANS-COM© IS NOW SHOWING UNDER THE C/TPA
We are now listed in the clearinghouse under the C/TPA. You can now go onto your clearinghouse profile and choose “TransCom” so that we are linked to your account as your Third Party Drug/Alcohol administrator.
What is Visify?
Reasonable Suspicion Supervisory Training is mandatory for any company that falls under the USDOT Federal Drug & Alcohol testing program. The purpose of this training is to enable supervisors to determine whether suspicion exists to require to undergo testing.
TRANS-COM©
New York State Compliance Info
Per New York State Law, as of February 3, 2021, drivers of stretch limos (vehicles altered to carry 9 or more passengers including the driver) are required to have, at a minimum, a CDL class C license with a P endorsement, allowing them to carry passengers.
Are you Receiving a Standard Carrier Alpha Code
(SCAC) Renewal Notice?
They Expire Yearly on June 30th
Do you need a SCAC Code?
- Private Carriers DO NOT need SCAC codes.
- SCAC Codes are Regulations for Trucks Crossing the Border
What is a SCAC Code? Do you Qualify?
The Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) is a system that assigns unique two-to-four letter codes to transportation companies for identification purposes. The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) developed the SCAC identification codes in the late 1960s to facilitate computerization in the transportation industry. It is for Customs entry, when doing business with many shippers, on rate tariffs filed with regulatory agencies, government bills of lading and on bids for government traffic.
Questioning why You received a SCAC Code Renewal Notice?
If it is from the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, it is valid. Be careful, if it is not, it could be a SCAM! It is possible that a SCAC code was gotten at one-point in time last year, either because of crossing the border or maybe someone in the company applied for it not knowing that they did not really need it.
~The more you know~
Not all motor carriers are required to possess a SCAC code, and the DOT, or any other government agency, will not shut down or fine a carrier simply because the motor carrier is not in possession of a SCAC code. There are no regulations requiring compliance with SCAC documentation and registration.
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we’re a valued GPS Fleet and Mobile workforce Management Partner to our customers-helping them succeed with every Vehicle, every Mobile Asset, and every employee – EveryDay.
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Location: 2945 Sunrise Hwy, Islip Terrace, NY 11752
Contact: (631) 277-3456
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