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 in particular […]
Category: FMCSA HazMat Alerts
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 response to […]
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 violations of […]
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 begin Part […]
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 a final […]
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 and adopting […]
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 allow an […]
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 be conducting […]
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 5, 2020. […]
June 9, 2020: FMCSA Cancels HOS Extension for Groceries, Fuel, and Raw Materials
FMCSA has extended the hours of service (HOS) exemption through July 14, 2020. However, grocery stocking, fuel, and precursor raw materials are […]