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FMCSA says it’s addressing cross-border program report’s concerns

September 8, 2011

Audit reported the agency had adequate border inspections, but more action is necessary to meet U.S. regulations and standards.

EOBR comment period extended

March 10, 2011

At the request of outside groups, the FMCSA has extended comment period to May 23.

UCR enforcement begins Feb. 1

February 1, 2011

Individuals and companies operating commercial motor vehicles in interstate or international commerce must register and pay a fee annually.

Agency seeks hazmat hauling plan comments

December 28, 2010

A record of the communications that includes the time of the call and location of the hazmat shipment may be kept by either the driver or the company.

Trucking questions port registries

December 22, 2010

Ports are requiring carriers to have compliance decals, radio-frequency identification or participate in mandatory registries.

House passes short-term funding bill

December 19, 2010

The Senate is expected to replicate the action of House members, who passed a three-day funding bill Dec. 17 to avoid a government shutdown.

ATA wants to keep hours rules

December 3, 2010

American Trucking Associations has issued a white paper and launched a website highlighting successes of current HOS regulations.

DOT launches distracted driving video

November 17, 2010

Online video series explores the consequences of texting and cell phone use while driving.

Trucker medical event set for Aug. 18

August 2, 2010

Federal Motor Carrier Administration will hold a meeting Aug. 18 at the TA Travel Center in Jessup, Md.

ATA presses hours lawsuit

July 26, 2010

Lawsuit is aimed to force the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to issue regulations governing supporting documents for hours-of-service compliance.

Commercial Vehicle Safety award deadline July 22

July 2, 2010

The award recognizes individuals, states and agencies with creative programs that improved truck safety.

CSA testimony focuses on evaluations

June 24, 2010

Trucking representatives have concerns about how CSA data is used in safety evaluations.

Join us for sleep apnea webinar

January 26, 2010

Don't get caught asleep at the wheel when the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration moves forward with new health regulations, which will include screening and/or testing for sleep apnea. To bring you up to speed on sleep apnea, Truckers News will host a free one-hour webinar ...