Roadside enforcement could decline as COVID-19 picks up
Drivers may receive more warnings, fewer walk-around inspections for violations.
Drivers may receive more warnings, fewer walk-around inspections for violations.
Trucking software developer Idelic is integrating federal safety data with other metrics, enhancing its single platform that can predict which drivers are most likely to be in a crash.
Three-month waiver helps clear path towards CDL for learner’s permit holders.
Fertilizer, food packaging, feed products now covered following industry requests.
DMV closures causing loss of estimated 25,000 to 45,000 new drivers per month
Waiver is valid for CDL and CLP holders through June 30.
Idle equipment can be placed in service to respond to COVID-19 emergency.
COVID-19 priorities may require “non-emergency” waiver for drivers and carriers.
Relaxing of driver work restrictions provides breathing room to handle volume surge.
Truck inspections are often land mines for motor carriers but additional maintenance can defuse the situation.
Paper, plastic, other commodities now exempted for COVID-19 response.
Exemption needed to protect against COVID-19-related fuel shortages, groups assert.
Carriers subcontracting with feds may have access to delivery extensions.
FMCSA order sparks confusion over what is considered emergency relief.
Agency is working to reschedule the all-day event that had been planned for March 19.
CDL verification back on track after connection problems resolved.
Group claims full-query requirement adding “millions of dollars” in production costs.
Making the 30-minute rest break more flexible is one of the proposed changes.
Followup training would be aimed at increasing driver ranks.
Carrier asserts current CDL requirement “creates a strain” on its operations.