Transportation Compliance

Transportation Compliance

July 06, 2023

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has implemented a new policy where user accounts on the Clearinghouse portal will be automatically deleted after 90-days of inactivity. This action is significant as the FMCSA Clearinghouse is a required database search for anyone hiring a driver covered by the FMCSA for employers, providing vital information about drivers' Drug and Alcohol Program violations. Therefore, to ensure uninterrupted access to this vital resource, users must ensure the regular activity of their accounts. Losing access to your account might disrupt your operations and compliance with FMCSA regulations. Additionally, account deletions due to inactivity will require users to undergo the entire registration process again, which could lead to potential delays in verifying drivers’ compliance with drug and alcohol regulations.

Transportation Compliance

June 29, 2023

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is constantly working to enhance the safety of public roads. As a part of its efforts, the FMCSA recently announced some proposed changes to the Compliance, Safety, and Accountability (CSA) Safety Measurement System (SMS). In addition, the Crash Preventability Determination Program (CPDP) is also up for expansion. Dan Horvath, Vice President of Safety Policy for the American Trucking Association, recently presented a webinar with DISA covering everything employers need to know about the proposed changes to the CSA/SMS methodology. Here’s a quick and comprehensive summary!

Transportation Compliance

May 24, 2023

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse is an essential tool in ensuring the safety and compliance of commercial drivers. However, there are common misconceptions regarding the requirements for contacting previous employers in relation to the Clearinghouse policies. DISA Global Solutions aims to provide clarity on the obligations of employers when it comes to previous employer checks. By understanding these requirements, employers can navigate the Clearinghouse more effectively and ensure compliance with the necessary regulations.

Transportation Compliance

May 10, 2023

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Registry is an essential tool for commercial motor carriers and drivers to maintain compliance with federal regulations. It is crucial for companies in the transportation industry to keep track of which ELDs they use and ensure they are listed on the FMCSA's ELD Registry. DISA Global Solutions, a leading provider of compliance solutions, has recognized this need and created a dedicated page that lists all registered and revoked ELDs, updated monthly.

Transportation Compliance

May 08, 2023

Sleep apnea is a growing concern in the trucking industry, as untreated sleep apnea symptoms can significantly impact a driver's performance and safety on the road. Often, people equate impaired driving with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. However, another form of impaired driving, equally hazardous and unrelated to the consumption of illicit substances, exists. Known as drowsy driving, this form of impairment poses a distinct threat to commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operators, their companies, and others sharing the road.

Transportation Compliance

March 21, 2022

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is amending its regulations to eliminate the requirement that Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) drivers have to prepare and submit an annual list of traffic violations to their employers. Eliminating this requirement reduces the redundancy of another rule requiring motor carriers to make an annual inquiry to obtain the Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) for each driver it employs from every State in which the driver holds or has held a CMV operator's license or permit in the past year.

Transportation Compliance

March 17, 2022

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced new proposed oral fluid testing guidelines on Monday, February 28, 2022. Comments on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) should be submitted by March 30, 2022. Oral fluid testing is currently still prohibited in DOT-regulated situations. Following the review of comments, DOT will issue final guidelines, which will include an implementation period after which oral fluid testing will be permitted in DOT situations.