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FMCSA News: FMCSA’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Identifies Nearly 8,000 Substance Abuse Violations in First Weeks of Operation
Friday, February 21, 2020 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration today released data following the first weeks of operation of its Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. The information...
FMCSA News: 2019 In Review: U.S. Department of Transportation Focuses on Safety and Key Priorities for Commercial Motor Vehicles
Monday, December 30, 2019, WASHINGTON: The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today recapped its 2019 achievements and key priorities for improving safety of Commercial Motor Vehicles on the nation’s roadways....
FMCSA News: Extension of Compliance Date for Entry-Level Driver Training
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 ACTION: Interim final rule with request for comment. SUMMARY: FMCSA is amending its December 8, 2016, final rule, "Minimum Training Requirements for Entry-Level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators" (ELDT final rule), by extending the...
What is the FMCSA Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse?
Change is something every business has to approach. No matter how big or small these changes are they can bring confusion. One big change in the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations is the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Drug and...
Winter Weather and the Trucking Industry
Every winter, drivers encounter major problems with road conditions. Severe weather occurrences like heavy heavy snowfall, ice, and high winds are estimated to cause an average of 23% of all trucking delays in the United States. Delays like this can cost the trucking...
