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FMCSA Announces New ELD Waiver for Transporters of Agricultural Commodities and Additional Transition Guidance

By kirsten.radewagen
English

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced additional steps to address the unique needs of the country’s agriculture industries and provided further guidance to assist in the effective implementation of the Congressionally-mandated electronic logging device (ELD) rule without impeding commerce or safety.

  • March 13th 2018 at 20:55

FMCSA Declares Kentucky Truck Driver to be an Imminent Hazard

By kenneth.gayles.ctr
English

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared Kentucky-licensed truck driver Jerry L. Jasper to be an imminent hazard to public safety and has ordered him not to operate any commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce.  Jasper was served the federal order on March 19, 2018.

  • March 20th 2018 at 16:42

FMCSA PUBLIC NOTICE: Dr. Kenneth Edwards, Doctor of Chiropractic, Phenix City, Alabama

By kenneth.gayles.ctr
English

On February 21, 2018, Dr. Kenneth G. Edwards, Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (“National Registry”) No. 4114329794, of Phenix City, Alabama, was arrested after being indicted by a Federal Grand Jury.  Dr. Edwards was charged with crimes including conspiracy, wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, making false statements, and falsification of federal records.

  • March 22nd 2018 at 15:33

New York State Truck Safety and Education Symposium and Safety Exhibition

By kenneth.gayles.ctr
English

As prepared, FMCSA Administrator Raymond Martinez speaks at New York State Truck Safety and Education Symposium and Safety Exhibition

Trucking Association of New York, Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs, NY

Date delivered: April 3rd, 2018

Thank you for your support.  Welcome, everyone. Thank you, Kendra, for your kind introduction.  I also thank you for your longtime support and encouragement. I am pleased to continue our collaboration to help foster a culture of safety in the trucking industry.

  • April 3rd 2018 at 20:04

FMCSA Declares Pennsylvania Commercial Vehicle Driver to be an Imminent Hazard

By kenneth.gayles.ctr

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared Pennsylvania commercial driver’s license (CDL) holder Jasmine S. Smith to be an imminent hazard to public safety and has ordered her not to operate any commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce.  Smith was served the federal order on April 3, 2018.

English
Updated: Thursday, April 5, 2018
  • April 5th 2018 at 15:47

FMCSA Shuts Down Tennessee-based Hazardous Materials Trucking Company

By kenneth.gayles.ctr

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has ordered a Crossville, Tennessee-based trucking company, Rock City Stone Company, LLC, does-business-as RC Stone & Farms, USDOT No. 3035947, to immediately cease all transportation in commerce of explosives and/or a placardable quantity of hazardous material (HM) after a federal investigation found the company to pose an imminent hazard to public safety.  RC Stone & Farms was served the federal order on April 9, 2018.

English
Updated: Tuesday, April 10, 2018
  • April 10th 2018 at 16:52

Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Spring 2018 Workshop

By kenneth.gayles.ctr

As prepared, FMCSA Administrator Raymond Martinez speaks at Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Spring 2018 Workshop

Hilton Portland Downtown, Portland, Oregon

Date delivered: April 9, 2018

Pursuing Common Goals. Thank you, Chris, for your kind introduction. It was great seeing you at the recent Road to Zero Coalition Meeting. I am happy to now join you here during CVSA’s Spring Workshop.

English
Updated: Tuesday, April 10, 2018
  • April 10th 2018 at 20:51

FMCSA Notice on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners

By kenneth.gayles.ctr

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is ensuring the stability of the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME) website, the security of the data, and the privacy of drivers and medical examiners.  This is of paramount concern.  There was an unsuccessful attempt by someone to compromise the NRCME website.  It is conclusive that there was no personal information exposed.

English
Updated: Friday, April 20, 2018
  • April 20th 2018 at 19:41

FMCSA Declares Georgia Trucking Company to be an Imminent Hazard to Public Safety

By kenneth.gayles.ctr

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has ordered an Acworth, Georgia-based trucking company, Daya Trucking, LLC, USDOT No. 3020203, to immediately cease all interstate and intrastate operations after investigators found the company to pose an imminent hazard to public safety.  Daya Trucking, which operates 39 trucks hauling general freight, was served the federal order on April 23, 2018.

English
Updated: Tuesday, April 24, 2018
  • April 24th 2018 at 17:06

Statement Of Administrator Raymond Martinez Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Before The United States House Of Representatives Committee On Transportation And Infrastructure Subcommittee On Highways And Transit Fast Act Implementation

By kenneth.gayles.ctr

Chairman Graves, Ranking Member Norton, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for inviting me to testify about the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s work to improve commercial truck and bus safety and implement the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act). It is an honor to testify today before the subcommittee.

The primary mission of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is to reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities involving large trucks and buses.

English
Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2018
  • May 22nd 2018 at 21:04

FMCSA Announces Clarifying Regulatory Guidance for Transportation of Agricultural Commodities, Personal Conveyance

By kenneth.gayles.ctr

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced new regulatory guidance clarifying the longstanding 150 air-miles hours-of-service agricultural commodity exemption as well as providing additional explanatory detail of the “personal conveyance” provision.

English
Updated: Thursday, May 31, 2018
  • May 31st 2018 at 15:52

FMCSA Declares Georgia Commercial Vehicle Driver to be an Imminent Hazard

By kenneth.gayles.ctr

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared Georgia-licensed commercial driver Steven F. Hoppenbrouwer to be an imminent hazard to public safety and has ordered him not to operate any commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce.  Hoppenbrouwer was served the federal order on June 19, 2018.

English
Updated: Monday, June 25, 2018
  • June 25th 2018 at 15:43

New USDOT Pilot Program Provides Boost to Military Recruitment

By kenneth.gayles.ctr

OMAHA, Neb. – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao, today joined Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer and Congressman Don Bacon to announce that the Department of Transportation will launch a pilot program to permit 18-20 year olds who possess the U.S. Military equivalent of a commercial driver’s license (CDL) to operate large trucks in interstate commerce.

English
Updated: Thursday, July 5, 2018
  • July 5th 2018 at 17:32

FMCSA Declares New Mexico Truck Driver to be an Imminent Hazard

By kirsten.radewagen

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared New Mexico-licensed commercial driver Evaristo S. Mora to be an imminent hazard to public safety and has ordered him not to operate any commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce.  Mora was served the federal order on July 3, 2018.

English
Updated: Monday, July 9, 2018
  • July 6th 2018 at 19:32

FMCSA Seeks Public Comment on Revising Current Hours-of-Service Regulations for Interstate Truck Drivers

By kenneth.gayles.ctr

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced that it is seeking public comment on revising four specific areas of current hours-of-service (HOS) regulations, which limit the operating hours of commercial truck drivers.

English
Updated: Tuesday, September 25, 2018
  • August 21st 2018 at 13:28

FMCSA Streamlines Process Allowing Individuals with Properly Managed Diabetes to Operate Commercial Motor Vehicles

By kenneth.gayles.ctr

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced a final rule revising federal regulations permitting individuals with a stable insulin regimen and properly controlled insulin-treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) to be qualified to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce.

English
Updated: Wednesday, September 19, 2018
  • September 18th 2018 at 13:43

ATA California Meal Rest Break Preemption Petition

By kenneth.gayles.ctr

See Also: American Trucking Associations (ATA) Petition Letter

SUMMARY: FMCSA requests comments on a petition submitted by the American Trucking Associations, Inc. (ATA) requesting a determination that the State of California’s meal and rest break rules are preempted by Federal law. Among other things, FMCSA requests comments on what effect, if any, California’s meal and rest break requirements may have on interstate commerce.

  • September 28th 2018 at 19:12

FMCSA Declares Arkansas Truck Driver to be an Imminent Hazard to Public Safety

By kenneth.gayles.ctr

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared Arkansas-licensed truck driver Jeffery Scott Mitchell to be an imminent hazard to public safety and has ordered him not to operate any commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce.  Mitchell was served the federal order on December 14, 2018.

English
Updated: Wednesday, December 19, 2018
  • December 19th 2018 at 18:07

FMCSA Grants Petitions to Ensure Safe and Uniform Rest Rules in California for Truck Drivers

By kenneth.gayles.ctr

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced it is granting petitions to preempt the State of California’s meal and rest break rules, which differ from current Federal hours-of-service regulations.  

English
Updated: Friday, December 21, 2018
  • December 21st 2018 at 16:21

FMCSA Declares Ohio Truck Driver to be an Imminent Hazard to Public Safety

By kenneth.gayles.ctr

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared Ohio-licensed truck driver Doug A. Jones to be an imminent hazard to public safety and has ordered him not to operate any commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce.  Jones, a commercial driver’s license (CDL) holder, was served the federal order on December 27, 2018.

Twice in the past six months, Jones has struck an individual while operating a tractor-trailer.  In both instances, the individual was killed. 

English
Updated: Monday, February 4, 2019
  • January 31st 2019 at 15:08
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