Trucking/Passenger companies  who operate vehicles with a GVW 26,000 lbs require a CDL. In NYS all passenger companies who operate vehicles 9 or more (including driver) must possess a minimum CDL C with “P” endorsement. FMCSA who needs a Medical Card/CDL? All passenger companies that operate vehicles 11 or more (including driver) or any fullRead more

FMCSA what is a CMV? “Commercial Motor Vehicle” FMCSA What is considered on Duty Time? The time the driver starts working, or gets ready to work and until the driver stops performing their work. This includes • Driving • Being at the Trucking facility • Loading/Unloading the vehicle • When assisting or repairing your vehicleRead more

What are FMCSA regulations? They are Federal & State laws that observe Trucking & Passenger companies, as well as their Drivers. Why are they important? They help regulate Trucking and Passenger industries, so that they can hire safe drivers, prevent accidents and stop errors that could happen if these rules weren’t in place. Who doesRead more

• Who and What is the Declaration for? The declaration is a relief system for companies that are Transporting Important Supplies such as Food or Sanitation products. Rodrigo Abreu on Unsplash • The Declaration provides relief for the following types of Companies… 1. Livestock and livestock feed. 2. Medical supplies and equipment related to the testing, diagnosis,Read more

Rauschenberger on Pixabay The FMCSA  Is a sub-division of DOT (Department Of Transportation), that specifically handles the Trucking & Passenger Industry.    What does FMCSA stand for? Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Who does FMCSA apply to?  Any company that has a Commercial Motor Vehicle (Trucking or Passenger (Limo/Bus), must comply to FMCSA’s rules asRead more

What is Hours of Service? (HOS) Hours of Service are regulations for Truck & Bus Drivers that help avoid accidents caused by Driver Fatigue, these rules include a set Driving Time and Mandatory Rest Periods. When do Hours Of Service Regulations Apply? They apply for any driver and any company that has a Truck orRead more

FMCSA has once again Extended their Hours-Of-Service Emergency Declaration until February 28th, 2021. This extension now includes transportation of Vaccines, Medical Supplies and Equipment related to preventing COVID-19. Markus Spiske on Pexels   Who and what is the Declaration for? – The declaration is a relief system for companies that are Transporting Important Supplies suchRead more

FMCSA has extended HOURS OF SERVICE RELIEF “For Essential Deliveries” UNTIL AUGUST 14TH (Was previously July 14th) FMCSA Modifies and Extends Hours of Service Relief The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued another extension and modification of the hours of service relief for COVID-19 deliveries.   This extension of Emergency Declaration No. 2020-002 is effectiveRead more

Source: Pexels: Gustavo Fring Effective for the 2020 calendar year, FMCSA has increased the minimum annual percentage rate for random controlled substances testing of commercial motor vehicle drivers requiring a commercial driver’s license (CDL) from 25% of the average number of driver positions to 50% of the average number of driver positions. The rate forRead more