USDOT announces Volvo Truck recall achieves 100 percent completion as all of the nearly 16,000 heavy trucks in U.S. subject to the March 2016 Volvo Trucks safety recall are fully accounted for: http://bit.ly/2f9vdwC

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced that the last of the nearly 16,000 U.S. heavy trucks voluntarily recalled earlier this year by Volvo Trucks North America for a serious steering defect have been identified and repaired, achieving an extraordinary 100 percent vehicle...
fmcsa.dot.gov

Highly visible, durably constructed roadway signage, designed in accordance with federal guidelines, equates into further safety for everyone traveling on our highways and roads. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) showcases how their sign shop located in Baton Rouge fabricates all traffic signs required for the state’s highways and interstate segments.

1.9K Views

Illegal, unsafe limousine and charter bus operations endanger not only their passengers but everyone else sharing the road. Nationwide, state and local commercial vehicle enforcement officers are taking action.
In Wisconsin, State Patrol officials advise consumers research limousine and charter bus providers (Check FMCSA’s “Look Before You Book” website: http://1.usa.gov/1RtNWy4), run the USDOT number, check their safety records, confirm they have proper insurance – and never let price be the sole determinant of choosing a limousine, bus or motorcoach provider: http://bit.ly/2fedc54.

On a chilly fall evening in Green Bay, a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper pulls into a parking lot off Oneida Street.
channel3000.com|By Channel 3000

Public Meeting Announcement: Monday, October 31, 2016, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET at USDOT Headquarters in Washington, D.C., FMCSA will hold a roundtable discussion as a follow-up to its August 31, 2016, notice of intent concerning the petitions for reconsideration of the Final Rule, titled “Lease and Interchange of Vehicles; Motor Carriers of Passengers,” which published May 27, 2015. For more information on the roundtable discussion public meeting, FMCSA’s notice of intent, or the Final Rule, see: http://bit.ly/2eWpkTm.

FMCSA announces it will hold a roundtable discussion on October 31, 2016, as a follow-up to its August 31, 2016, notice of intent concerning the petitions for reconsideration of the final rule, titled ``Lease and Interchange of Vehicles; Motor Carriers of Passengers,'' which published May 27,...
federalregister.gov

FMCSA announces decision to grant a LIMITED exemption to State driver licensing agencies AT THEIR OPTION, for qualified current or former U.S. Military personnel who participated in training in military heavy-vehicle driving programs, from requiring such individuals to pass the general knowledge test before being issued a Commercial Learner’s Permit.
See: http://bit.ly/2e14QeP.

FMCSA announces its decision to grant a limited exemption to the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR), Driver's License Bureau, and, at their option, all other State driver licensing agencies (SDLAs), from the commercial driver's license (CDL) regulations. These regulations require a driver to...
federalregister.gov

CARRIERS ARE RESPONSIBLE for ensuring electronic logging devices (ELDs) are vendor-certified by manufacturers and registered with FMCSA and listed at this website: http://bit.ly/2ekAiUk.

Carriers and drivers subject to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations who are using paper logs or logging software must transition to ELDs by December 17, 2017. [Carriers and drivers using automatic onboard recording devices (AOBRDs) before December 18, 2017, may continue using AOBRDs through December 16, 2019.] For complete information on the ELD Final Rule, see: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/ELDs.

NOTE: The information provided on this website is to help promote understanding of and compliance with the ELD rule - it is not a substitute for the specific requirements documented in the rule.
fmcsa.dot.gov

Safety is a shared responsibility for all drivers, riders, and pedestrians who use our streets and roads. But driving around large trucks and buses requires special consideration. Size and weight impacts acceleration, braking and handling. Car and pickup drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians need to recognize these limitations and grant large commercial vehicles plenty of extra room to maneuver and to stop at all times. Learn more at: http://bit.ly/2f4C5jQ.

Image may contain: text

Pennsylvania Woman Arrested for Committing Fraud Against FMCSA’s Regulated Alcohol- and Drug-Testing Program: http://bit.ly/2f10Q0o.

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities shows how their operators properly secure heavy equipment for safe transport.

11K Views

FMCSA Issues Safety Advisory Related to the Transportation of the Recently Recalled Samsung Galaxy Note7 Smartphone or Other Damaged, Defective, Recalled Lithium Cells or Batteries or Portable Electronic Devices on a Commercial Motor Vehicle: http://bit.ly/2dVoPsJ.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is issuing a safety advisory to provide notice and information to owner, operators and passengers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) of the risks and regulations associated with transporting damaged, defective, or recalled lithium cells or bat...
fmcsa.dot.gov

FTC Charges Operators of Scheme That Used Fake Government Affiliation to Sell Commercial Trucking Registration Services: http://bit.ly/2edzcLu.

Allegedly Bilked More Than $19 Million from Small Businesses For Release October 17, 2016 Tags: deceptive/misleading conduct Bureau of Consumer Protection Consumer Protection Advertising and Marketing A federal judge has granted the Federal Trade Commission’s request for a preliminary injunction aga...
ftc.gov

Public Meeting Announcement: On Monday, October 24 from 9:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET in Washington, D.C., FMCSA’s Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC) and Medical Review Board (MRB) will hold a joint meeting where the MCSAC and MRB will receive an update on the Driver Health and Wellness Initiative, a non-regulatory public-private partnership of stakeholders to improve drivers' health, and a preview of its Web page. The MRB will report on its revised recommendations on o...bstructive sleep apnea (OSA) based on its evaluation of the comments from the joint Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that the Agency issued with the Federal Railroad Administration. Additionally, the MCSAC will discuss how the implementation of these recommendations may impact current and future populations of drivers. The meeting is open to the public. For information on where the meeting is taking place and additional details, click here: http://bit.ly/2dOe9fg.

See More
FMCSA announces a joint meeting of its Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC) and Medical Review Board (MRB) on Monday, October 24, 2016. Together, the MCSAC and MRB will receive an update on the Driver Health and Wellness Initiative, a non-regulatory public- private partnership of...
federalregister.gov

FMCSA Awards Nearly $1 Million in Grants to Help Train Veterans in Jobs as Commercial Truck and Bus Drivers: http://bit.ly/2e2Us6A.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced that it has awarded nearly $1 million in grants to seven technical and community colleges across the country to help train veterans and their families for jobs as commercial bus and truck driv...
fmcsa.dot.gov

The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Office of Motor Vehicle Enforcement will target five cities as part of Operation Safe Driver Week to detect unsafe driving behaviors by both commercial motor vehicle drivers and other vehicle drivers operating around CMVs to improve safety on Iowa’s roads. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/2eKgKeB.

ANKENY, Iowa – Oct. 14, 2016 – The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Office of Motor Vehicle Enforcement will be participating the Operation Safe Driver week, an effort by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance to bring attention to motor carrier safety issues. This one week enforcement and educat...
news.iowadot.gov

Members of the Washington State Patrol’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Bureau discuss the safety impacts associated with the work conducted daily at the state’s ports of entry and weigh stations.

7.6K Views

FMCSA Declares Utah Truck Driver to be an Imminent Hazard to Public Safety: http://bit.ly/2eoUdo3.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared Utah-licensed truck driver Eddie D. Price to be an imminent hazard to public safety and has ordered him not to operate any commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce. Price was served…
fmcsa.dot.gov

Trucks and buses can't make sharp turns or maneuver as easily as cars due to their longer lengths and larger sizes. Pay particular attention when trucks are turning right to avoid getting caught in the “right turn squeeze.” A large truck cannot easily turn right from the right lane and may initially move left to create enough turning space. A crash may result if a vehicle tries to pass the truck on the right. Learn more at: http://bit.ly/2e4IBCp

Trucks and buses can't make sharp turns or maneuver as easily as cars due to their longer length and larger size. Extra care is needed in places where trucks or buses are dealing with space restrictions, such as in work zones, truck stops, and service stations. Pay particular attention when trucks a...
fmcsa.dot.gov

FMCSA Issues Final Rule to Implement Changes to Grant Programs as Required by the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act: http://bit.ly/2dMbWUD.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a final rule adopting certain regulations required by the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) enacted on December 4, 2015.
fmcsa.dot.gov

FMCSA Issues Final Rule to Assist Current and Former Military Personnel in Obtaining Commercial Driver’s Licenses: http://bit.ly/2dKHBEy.

News DigestThe U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a final rule amending its commercial driver’s license (CDL) regulations to ease the transition of military personnel into civilian careers driving commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) by simplif...
fmcsa.dot.gov