Transportation Compliance

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.

Transportation Compliance

February 14, 2020

As winter comes to an end and we head into spring, frost laws, also known as seasonal weight restrictions, will soon go into effect. These laws or restrictions exist across many northern states and Canada provinces, and can vary greatly by state or province due to the different weather conditions. For employers in the transportation industry, it’s vital to stay informed of the latest laws and when they go into effect as we approach the spring season.

Transportation Compliance

February 05, 2020

The FMCSA previously announced an Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) rule compliance date of February 7, 2020 but has since extended that to February 7, 2022 allowing more time for the development of the Training Provider Registry (TPR).

Transportation Compliance

December 30, 2019

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced in the Federal Register on December 27, 2019, that the minimum annual percentage rate for random drug testing will increase from 25% of the average number of driver positions to 50% of the average number of driver positions. This change, which becomes effective January 1, 2020, is pursuant to requirements found in 49 CFR 382.305.

Transportation Compliance

November 15, 2019

Day with DISA is DISA Global Solutions’ annual drug testing symposium, which welcomes a number of industry experts to present on various trending topics and give advice to attendees for drug testing policies. Employers in the transportation industry were able to get help in understanding the complexities of managing their compliance needs.

Transportation Compliance

October 14, 2019

Employers in the transportation industry are required to comply with federal regulations set forth by the Department of Transportation (DOT). If you have employees who get behind the wheel for work, it’s important to follow the compliance standards and regulations required for the job to maintain safety on the roads. Since employers can be held liable for the actions of their employees who operate vehicles for a living, it’s vital that industry-specific employment screening procedures take place to avoid risk, fees, and fines.