It is estimated that 22 million men and women could be suffering from undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a respiratory disorder characterized by a reduction or cessation of breathing during sleep. That’s why the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently announced that it’s seeking public input during the next 90 days on the impacts […]
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Meet Scott Darling—a Nominee to Lead FMCSA—Who Wants to Make the Trucking Industry Safer
Recently, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a confirmation hearing to consider the President’s nomination of T.F. Scott Darling, III to serve as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Administrator. This would be a position that comes with great responsibility if selected. The FMCSA presently oversees over 4 million active commercial […]
FMCSA Plans to Catch Chameleon Carriers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has plans over the next two years to improve identification of chameleon carriers. Chameleon carriers, also called reincarnated carriers are motor carriers that shut down, often due to outstanding fines related to safety compliance, and reform as another company. In the past, the new company started with a clean […]
FMCSA will not enforce 30 minute rest provision against short haul drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced this week that consistent with the August 2, 2013 U.S. Court of Appeals decision, it will immediately cease enforcement of the 30 minute rest break provision against short haul drivers. While the court decision does not take effect until 52 days or more after the decision, the […]
FMCSA Publishes New Hours of Service Visor Card
This visor card summarizes the hours of service rules and compares the current rule with the changes that will go into effect July 1, 2013. One of the biggest changes is that drivers must take a 30 minute off duty or sleeper berth break after 8 hours. Also, drivers can only use one 34 hour […]
