Night Vision

Driving in the dark requires special skills and preparation.

FMCSA medical certificate rule begins

January 30, 2012

Truckers must keep paper copy of their medical examiner’s certificate with them for another two years until Jan. 30, 2014.

Trial date set for Swift CDL suit

January 18, 2012

Trial may resume Sept. 17 in the class action suit truckers brought against Swift Transportation over alleged practices.

Class action CDL suit against Swift continues

January 9, 2012

The plaintiffs are graduates of Swift Academy who received a Tennessee CDL between May 2005 and February 2008.

For the Record

FMCSA sends final hours rule to the White House, study shows thousands of U.S. bridges deficient, Mexican truck crosses border in new program and many more industry news items are featured.

CDL changes start Jan. 30

November 14, 2011

Truckers must keep paper copies of their medical examiner’s certificate with them while driving for another two years.

Truckers told to use social media to be heard

October 17, 2011

Truck Driver Social Media Convention speakers focus on using tools to speak out against industry regulations.

FMCSA considers CDLs for hearing impaired

October 14, 2011

The National Association of the Deaf submitted applications on behalf of 21 drivers seeking exemptions.

FMCSA questions Mexican driver testing centers

October 10, 2011

Agency reported concerns it found during visits at Mexican testing centers for the equivalent of a U.S. commercial driver’s license.

FMCSA awards $5M in grants to Kansas

October 3, 2011

Federal grants will go to Kansas to improve truck and bus safety across the state.

NY arrests 51 for holding multiple CDLs

September 12, 2011

Police used facial recognition technology on CDL photos to detect the CDL fraud.

South Carolina official indicted in CDL scheme

August 4, 2011

South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles discovered official had aided in creating false CDL test scores and operational enhancements.

For the Record

The Great West Truck Show is scheduled, groups spar over heavier truck bills, a study IDs drivers likely to crash, lawmakers protest cross-border plan and many more industry news items are featured.

FMCSA issues CDL amendments

May 5, 2011

Rule amends commercial driver’s license knowledge and skills testing standards and establishes new minimum standards for a learner’s permit.

Fit for the Road

Losing weight and myths about sleep apnea are featured.

FMCSA seeks medical rule comments

March 16, 2011

FMCSA has proposed to establish and maintain a National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners.

Free CSA webinar on March 22

March 9, 2011

"CSA -- What It Means to You" -- features experts from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

DOT updates timetable for key rules

January 19, 2011

A final rule is expected Feb. 28 for CDL testing and Commercial Learner's Permit standards, a year later than scheduled.

Feds bust fraudulent CDL scheme

August 24, 2010

Federal officials have stopped an allegedly fraudulent Pennsylvania commercial driver’s license conspiracy operating as the International Training Academy.

Electronic Training Course

July 30, 2010

The Tractor Trailer Driver electronic course includes videos and animations for new drivers to gather information on obtaining a CDL, driving a tractor-trailer, handling and documenting cargo, preventive maintenance and driving in hazardous conditions, the company says.
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