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FMCSA Will Permanently Ban Drivers for Human Trafficking Offenses

The FMCSA announced a final rule that will permanently ban drivers convicted of human trafficking from operating a commercial motor vehicle.

Unintended Consequences of the ELD Mandate

In a six-month analysis, the FMCSA reported hours of service (HOS) violations have steadily decreased, which is good news and a testament to the efficacy of ELD technology. However, there continue to be negative unintended consequences caused by the constraints and inflexibility with HOS rules that hinder compliance.

Can’t Find Qualified Drivers? You Have Options

In addition to taking advantage of a new military pilot program, fleet operators can proactively hire through apprenticeship programs, greater community visibility, and internal motivation.

The role of GVWR and GCWR in Specifying Work Trucks

Understanding GVWR and GCWR is a key part of assessing CDL operator requirements and ensuring employee safety.

False or Unverifiable Driver History Reports Increased from 2008-2012, LexisNexis Reports

For commercial drivers, the LexisNexis Risk Solutions report found that one of the most identified items missing from driver qualification files are driver history reports.

How Fleets Are Reacting to the Cell Phone Ban

A new survey gauges reaction to the FMCSA’s ban on hand-held use of mobile phones while driving. Where do you stand, and how will you act?

Beware of Expunged MVR Records

Expungement is a legal procedure to remove driving infractions from an individual's motor vehicle record. Fleet managers report MVR expungements are occurring with greater frequency -- more so in some jurisdictions than others. The most notorious is Puerto Rico, but there has also been an increase in expungements of DUIs and speeding tickets in other jurisdictions, such as Illinois and Pennsylvania. Fleet managers need to be aware of the negligent entrustment ramifications.

FMCSA Issues New Medical Requirement Rules for Commercial Truck and Bus Drivers

FMCSA now requires commercial driver's licenses and a driver's medical examination to be combined into a single electronic record.