Fuel haulers get HOS relief as pipeline hit by cyberattack

Truck drivers delivering fuel in a several states have been given a temporary reprieve from Hours of Service rules in the wake of a ransomware cyberattack on the Colonial Pipeline.

Trucks involved in growing share of work zone fatalities

Large trucks were involved in 1/3 of all fatal crashes that occurred in U.S. highway work zones in 2019, just as the country reported a record increase in such accidents.

U.S. regulators propose split-sleeper pilot study

U.S. regulators are hoping to explore more split sleeper berth options within Hours of Service rules, in a pilot program that would allow truck drivers to split 10-hour rest periods…

U.S. looks to physically clear truck drivers with limited vision in one eye

The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is proposing to eliminate its federal vision exemption waiver program and instead let medical professionals and carriers determine whether drivers with limited…

U.S. considers annual underride guard inspections

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is looking to add rear impact (underride) guards to the list of annual inspection items on commercial motor vehicles.

USDOT numbers are critical keys for cross-border compliance

When operating commercial vehicles into the United States, one of the first credentials you’ll need is a USDOT number. Your USDOT number is one of your most important credentials for…

U.S. waiver recognizing expired licences until Dec. 31

TORONTO, Ont. – U.S. regulators have issued a new waiver that will continue to recognize expired commercial driver’s licences (CDL) until Dec. 31, extending an expiry date that originally…

FMCSA announces new CMV panel

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is launching a new panel to provide feedback on critical issues facing the commercial driving community such as safety, hours-of-service…

Teamsters, safety groups challenge U.S. hours of service change

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Less than two weeks before revised U.S. hours of service rules are set to take effect, a coalition of safety groups and the Teamsters union has challenged…

Pilot program could see 18-year-old truck drivers cleared for interstate trips

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. regulators are taking a key step toward a pilot program that would see truck drivers as young as 18 operating commercial motor vehicles for interstate commerce.

Driver assistance systems deliver immediate ROI, JB Hunt executive says

WASHINGTON, D.C. – JB Hunt has seen a direct return on its investments into advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), says senior vice-president – safety, security and driver personnel Greer Woodruff.

Experience trumps age in truck driver safety: Study

BLACKSBURG, Va. — While age does have some impact on potential truck driver risk, commercial motor vehicle driving experience is more important when considering risk, according to …

U.S. extends emergency relief for specific Covid-19 loads

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has extended its Modified Emergency Declaration through Aug. 14, offering regulatory relief for those hauling specific Covid-19 emergency…

Drug testing leeway for furloughed truck drivers

We’re still dealing with the pandemic, and we’ve seen over the past several months the devastating effects the coronavirus has had on Canada and U.S.-based trucking companies. Some of you…

U.S. extends regulatory relief for specific Covid-19 supplies

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has extended an emergency declaration to July 14, as it continues to offer selected regulatory relief for those…