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

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 Grants Extension of CDL/CLP/Medical Certificates Waiver This week, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) extended the CDL/CLP/Medical Certificates waiver that was set to expire on Dec. 31. FMCSA recognizes that backlogs remain at State Driver’s License Agencies (SDLA) across the country. In addition, the Agency noted a resurgence of stay-at-home orders and otherRead more

Back in March, FMCSA issued its first time ever, federal Hours-Of-Service waiver. It’s been announced that this unique waiver will be active for at-least six months. ★ By the way! If you or someone you know owns/starting a Trucking and/or Passenger company and needs help with their DOT and or DMV Regulations, we are inRead more

EFFECTIVE AUGUST 2020 FMCSA Announces Hours-of-Service Final Rule The following four changes have been incorporated into this Final Rule: On  May 14, 2020, FMCSA hosted an industry phone-call announcing the anticipated Hours-of-Service Final Rule. The final rule follows the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that was published by the Agency last August and is expectedRead more

As per FMCSA’s website (link to original article): FMCSA does not: Contact Carriers by Telemarketers or “robo-call” automated telephone solicitations Request credit card numbers by telephone Charge a fee for downloadable forms found at http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/mission/forms FMCSA is aware that motor carrier officials and new entrant applicants often receive confusing or misleading solicitations from service providers orRead more