hear from act research senior analyst tim denoyer about the likelihood of a pre-buy ahead of the new epa 2027 emissions rules in this hdt talks trucking podcast. march 1, 2023 how fmcsa scores carrier safety is changing [podcast] the fmcsa has proposed some significant changes to its sa...
In the past, DOT logbooks were an analog affair: Drivers would record their hours on a designated sheet provided by the FMCSA. ELDs have digitized this process, so hours of service (HOS) recording is simpler and more accurate, allowing drivers to comply more easily with DOT HOS regulations...
The company’s safety rating is an important indicator that it operates in compliance with USDOT regulations and FMCSA safety requirements. Anything less than satisfactory should be a red flag and a sign that you are better off taking your business elsewhere. ...
Moving date:If you plan to move on a weekend during the peak moving season – typically May through September – you’ll be charged more than if you move on a weekday and/or during the off-season. Booking your move well in advance can save money no matter when it takes place. ...
The Commercial Carriers Journal (CCJ) reported one committee member saying that, “Shippers should: be held responsible for holding the truck up. FMCSA needs to pursue what they can do to ensure that when a truck is held up, the company and/or the driver are paid.” The committee chairman...
As FMCSA regulation 396.3 states, fleets must maintain a record of maintenance completed. To remain in DOT compliance, fleets must record the date and nature of the repairs. While spreadsheets and handwritten records have been the norm for many fleets, manual entry of maintenance details can b...
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) implemented the ELD mandate in 2017 to improve compliance with the HOS regulations. The HOS regulations are designed to prevent fatigued driving and promote safety on the road. By replacing paper logs with ELD systems, the FMCSA aims to reduc...
The intersection of tire safety and outdated motorcoach weight specifications – With motorcoaches growing heavier due to amenities and mandates, a disparity exists between GVWR increases and the load current motorcoach tires are tasked to support. FMCSA asks tire manufacturers to help the carriers de...
You can submit all application materials in as little as 20 minutes on relay.amazon.com or the Relay app (iOS or Android). Make sure to match your application details to the FMCSA database, down to the last dash. We’ll confirm your information instantly so you can continue with the...
vital that you check the licensing of anyone that is offering to ship your motorcycle. This rule stands for Independent Services. All interstate carriers should be able to produce documentation proving that they are in compliance. You can verify that their license is currenthere on the FMCSA web...