Transportation Compliance

Transportation Compliance

October 13, 2021

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued an amendment to a final rule, effective November 8, 2021, establishing requirements for State Driver’s Licensing Agents (SLDAs) to access and use information obtained through the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

Transportation Compliance

August 03, 2021

The Department of Transportation (DOT) recently made two key changes to DOT-regulated Custody and Control Forms (CCF), which is pertinent to those using paper forms. As a required component of the DOT drug testing program, it’s vital that employers remain in the loop of the latest and greatest changes. Failure to transition to the new form by the cutover date of August 30 may result in tests being rejected.  

Transportation Compliance

July 01, 2021

Once again, it’s time to begin filing 2021-2022 FHVUT 2290 renewals (Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax). The Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT), or Form 2290, is an annual Federal Excise tax enforced on heavy vehicles (equal to or exceeding 55,000 pounds) that operate on public highways. Transportation companies are held liable for filing an HVUT annually and include individual truckers or owner/operators, LLCs, corporations, partnerships, etc. Unlike many state and federal government taxes, this tax must be paid on the upcoming year, not the previous year. It is essential that businesses file their HVUT forms correctly and on time to avoid paying penalties, interests, and IRS audits. For vehicles in service during July 2021, renewals are due by August 31, 2021.

Transportation Compliance

June 14, 2021

The transportation industry’s continuously changing landscape has led to several regulations and compliance changes: many taking place as a result of the pandemic alone. It’s vital for employers to remain in the loop with such a fast-paced and ever-changing industry to avoid fines/fees and meet compliance standards. From 2020-2021, DISA Global Solutions is covering the latest and greatest with an all-encompassing American Trucking Association (ATA) safety regulatory update.

Transportation Compliance

April 26, 2021

On June 13, 2019, Canada announced an electronic logging device (ELD) mandate, similar to the one enforced in the U.S. The Canadian mandate will require ELD’s to be enforced on June 12, 2021, with existing Automatic On-Board Recording Device (AOBRD) and electronic on-board recorders (EOBR) permitted until 2022. When the U.S. ruled out their law in April of 2018, Canadian Transport Minister Marc Garneau felt it necessary for Canada to follow suit to enhance highway as well as trucking safety.

Transportation Compliance

February 22, 2021

Hiring safe drivers will ensure employers maintain compliance with required regulations and standards in the transportation industry. To keep our roads safe, businesses that are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) must maintain a Driver Qualification (DQ) file. Employers must maintain a DQ file for all interstate drivers who operate a vehicle weighing more than 10,001 pounds.

Transportation Compliance

February 05, 2021

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a final rule allowing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to fine drivers, carriers, and Medical Review Officers (MROs) up to $5,833 for each violation of the drug and alcohol clearinghouse at 49 CFR part 382 subpart G. According to the DOT; the final rule states: “Any employer, employee, medical review officer, or service agent who violates any provision of 49 CFR part 382, subpart G … is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $5,833.”