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Tag: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration


Impact & Regulations

FMCSA Unveils HOS Resource as Revised Rules Take Effect

September 29, 2020

Via: Transport Topics

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has launched an online tool to help carriers and drivers better understand the hours-of-service regulations that took effect Sept. 29. The Educational Tool for Hours of Service (ETHOS) allows users to enter their duty […]


Impact & Regulations

FMCSA Denies Ohio Safety Agency’s Petition for Veteran Driver Exemptions

September 25, 2020

Via: Transport Topics

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has denied the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s request for an exemption to modify the mandatory skills test requirements for drivers with military experience, according to a notice scheduled for publication in the Federal […]


Impact & Regulations

FMCSA Launches Driver Panel for Advisory Committee

September 21, 2020

Via: Transport Topics

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has created a panel consisting of commercial drivers to contribute to the agency’s Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee. Chartered in 2006, MCSAC advises FMCSA leaders on motor carrier safety programs and regulations. MCSAC’s members […]


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FMCSA Pilot Would Allow Younger Drivers in Interstate Commerce

September 4, 2020

Via: Transport Topics

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced a proposal and request for comment on a new pilot program to allow drivers ages 18-20 to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce. A Sept. 4 Federal Register notice said the […]


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FMCSA Drops Plan for Split Sleeper Berth Pilot Program

February 5, 2019

Via: Transport Topics

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has scrapped plans for a 12-month split sleeper berth pilot program designed to collect real-world data on the safety of drivers who split their sleeper berth time in a variety of ways. In lieu […]