On January 6, 2023, the FMCSA published a Final Rule increasing the civil penalty amounts that may be imposed for […]
Category: FMCSA HazMat Alerts
September 16, 2022: (NPRM) FMCSA Clarifying Regulations on ELDs
FMCSA is seeking public comments on ways to clarify the current regulations regarding Electronic Logging Devices. There are five areas […]
August 29, 2022: FMCSA Lifts HOS Rule Following Refinery Shutdown
A fire at the BP Whiting refinery in Chicago last week has lead to the refinery shutting down temporarily. In […]
March 21, 2022: Revisions to Civil Penalty Amounts
The Department of Transportation has released its final rule regarding adjustments to civil penalty amounts that may be imposed for […]
January 15, 2021: Beware of the TOP TEN Hazmat Violations! (Part I)
FMCSA’s Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) identified the “Top 10 Hazardous Materials Violations” as of October 30, 2020. We’ll […]
January 11, 2021: (FR) Revisions to Civil Penalty Amounts
In accordance with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, the Department of Transportation has issued […]
January 4, 2021: (FR) Rulemaking Procedures Update
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is making changes to its rulemaking procedures by revising the process for preparing […]
September 25, 2020: FMCSA Denies HOS Request From Driverless Tech Maker
Earlier this year, Pronto ai petitioned FMCSA for a renewable five-year exemption from the Hours of Service rules that would […]
August 19, 2020: FMCSA Guidance on Leveraging Technology to Conduct Compliance Reviews During COVID-19
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a notice on May 19, 2020 to inform the public that it will […]
July 22, 2020: 2020 Trucking Safety Summit Being Held Online in August
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced the 2020 Trucking Safety Summit will be held virtually on August […]
