DOT Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Crash Course
FMCSA launched the clearinghouse on Jan. 6, 2020. It prevents drivers who violated drug & alcohol rules from job-hopping and lying on interviews.
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Category: Truck Driver Regulation
DOT Physical Exam: Procedure, Risks, Rules, FAQ
As a part of normal procedures during employment, drivers must undergo a DOT physical. Here is everything you need to know about it.
FMCSA Regulations: All You Need to Know
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is an agency that regulates the trucking industry in the U.S.
FMCSA: HOS Emergency Waiver Extended Until End of 2020
The latest update to the HOS emergency waiver extends the emergency declaration to last until Dec. 31, 2020.
HOS Paused for Breaks – FMCSA Starts Split Duty Pilot Program
WASHINGTON – Aug 28, The FMCSA announced that they are seeking public comment on a pilot program for additional HOS regulatory relief.
FMCSA Extends & Modifies the HOS Exemption to Last Through Sept. 14
In the latest update to the May 14 FMCSA waiver, the FMCSA has extended the HOS exemption to now last until September 14.
Truck Driver Logbook 101
Logbooks have been replaced since 2017 by ELDs (Electronic Logging Devices). However, keeping a paper logbook is needed should the ELD malfunction.
The FMCSA Emergency Declaration for Employers in Trucking
The FMSCA emergency declaration has the goal to provide relief from Parts 390 through 399 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for drivers transporting essential goods during the pandemic.
What Is a CDL License? Types of CDL
The CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) is a requirement for a person to be eligible to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). Here are the CDL types and endorsements one can get.
Truck Driver Drug and Alcohol Test – When, How, Why?
Everything a truck driver should know about drug and alcohol tests, how frequent they are, and what happens if the test turns out positive.
