Transportation Compliance

Transportation Compliance

September 17, 2020

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has proposed a new pilot program allowing non-military drivers between the ages of 18-20 years old to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce. Currently, 49 states and the District of Columbia already allow 18 to 20-year-old CDL holders to operate CMVs in intrastate commerce (within state borders); this new program would allow them to cross state borders.

Transportation Compliance

July 14, 2020

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) 2020 Operation Safe Driver Week is a week-long driving safety initiative that encourages and enforces safe driving standards for both commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers and everyday drivers. This year, Operation Safe Driver Week runs from July 12, 2020, through July 18, 2020, with an emphasis on speeding and unsafe driving behaviors.

Transportation Compliance

June 29, 2020

Continuous driver monitoring transforms the way an employer manages driver risk while reducing administrative burden, crashes, and cost over time. DISA Global Solutions is proud to provide a best-in-class driver monitoring solution with our valued partner Sambasafety. Data shows that ten percent of your drivers are responsible for 40 percent of your crashes, which translates to a loss of profit, increased downtime for equipment, and elevated hiring and training costs. Although not all drivers present the same risk, continuous driver monitoring helps employers identify violations before they result in crashes by getting insight into employee driving behavior that otherwise would’ve gone unnoticed.

Transportation Compliance

June 10, 2020

The Motion Picture Compliance Solutions (MPCS) exemption to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Rule has been granted after stating that it didn’t fit their industry’s model. The exemption is for its members who employ commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders providing transportation to or from a theatrical, commercial, or television production site and are subject to drug and alcohol testing.

Transportation Compliance

May 21, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, essential workers were tasked with jobs to keep our country running and maintaining the delivery of essential supplies across the United States. Commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers have become even more important in continuing to help our communities get the supplies they need during this time. As CMV drivers remain essential, it’s vital for employers and truck drivers alike to know and understand proper guidelines to follow and remain safe and healthy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released guidelines for truck drivers to follow that employers and drivers should implement.

Transportation Compliance

April 02, 2020

Truck drivers are meeting high demands for emergency operations and the delivery of supplies to support COVID-19. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a three-month waiver modifying existing regulations, which will allow commercial learning permit (CLP) holders to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) to help meet the demand of COVID-19 operations. The waiver is effective March 28, 2020, to June 30, 2020, or until the revocation of the President’s declaration of national emergency under 42 U.S.C. § 5191(b) related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), whichever is sooner. By doing so, this will prevent the possibility of a CMV driver shortage and help transport goods and services to meet the needs of the COVID-19 emergency.

Transportation Compliance

March 11, 2020

The New Hampshire Motor Transport Association (NHMTA) held a winter conference on February 23-26 in Key West, Florida. This conference welcomed a number of industry professionals to present over trending topics in the transportation industry, including our very own Steve Howell, AVP of Transportation Sales.