Tag Archives: trucking regulations
National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners Search Tool is Here
May 7, 2013
Last November, we talked about the FMCSA’s efforts to standardize truck driver qualification exams. Now, that initiative has culminated in the development of a National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (MEs). Yes, the Search for a Medical Examiner tool is … Continue reading
EOBR Rule is Coming September 2013 – Are You Ready?
March 27, 2013
Boy, whenever news of the EOBR rule hits the press, debate heats up all across the trucking community. Can EOBRs really make fleets safer and more compliant? Will the cost of the mandated technology put owner/operators and small carriers out … Continue reading
The 34 Hour Restart Debate Rages On
March 26, 2013
If there’s one subject you can rely on for heated debate in trucking circles, it’s Hours of Service regulations. And the new 34 Hour Restart rule is a particular point of contention. Recently, parties on all sides of the issue … Continue reading
Hours of Service Regulations – Are You Up To Speed?
March 1, 2013
It seems like every time we turn around, the FMCSA is announcing new Hours of Service regulations, CSA changes or safety initiatives. And it’s tough to keep up, especially for the owner/operators and small fleets that don’t have a full-time … Continue reading
11 CSA Trucking Regulations Changed Just in Time for the Holidays
December 5, 2012
Well, the holidays are in full swing and the FMCSA has done its shopping early. Oh, yes… ‘Tis the season for new CSA trucking regulations. In effect as of December 1, 2012, we encourage you to determine how these CSA … Continue reading
Getting A Truck Driver Medical Card with the National Registry of MEs
November 29, 2012
As any good driver knows, you don’t hit the road without a current CDL and truck driver medical card — a violation of the Driver Fitness BASIC could cost you big time. But, as you may have heard, getting your … Continue reading
Do IFTA Fuel Tax Reports Make You Grin or Groan?
November 9, 2012
A few months ago, I was chatting with an XRS customer. When I asked him what he thought of Turnpike’s IFTA fuel tax reports software, he said, “Sarah, what makes you smile? When you see a really nice sunset?” (If … Continue reading
Why Eliminating Five of the Top 10 Roadside Inspection Violations is Easy as Pie
October 4, 2012
Five of the top 10 CMV roadside inspection violations in 2011, and those recorded in 2012 so far, have been Hours of Service-related. Five! As former FMCSA administrator, Annette Sandberg discussed these most frequently cited violations at XUE, she made … Continue reading
