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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) 2023 RANDOM DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING RATES
2023 DOT Random Testing Rates NOTE: Employers (and C/TPAs) subject to more than one DOT Agency drug and alcohol testing rule may continue...
Pat Testa
Jan 10, 20231 min read
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New Department of Transportation (DOT) regulation taking effect today, January 6th. 2023
It has been a DOT requirement to check the application of a prospective safety-sensitive employee's resume/application to determine if...
Pat Testa
Jan 6, 20232 min read
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How does the OSHA vaccine mandate affect motor carriers?
OSHA’s vaccination rule: Its impact on drivers and motor carriers All private U.S. employers – including motor carriers – with 100 or...
Pat Testa
Nov 10, 20211 min read
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Seat Belt Use Regulations
Many of you have company policies which state that any occupant of a company CMV be properly restrained in a seat belt in your CMV when...
Pat Testa
Aug 2, 20161 min read
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Reminder of the 6 Changes to CSA FMCSA Regulations This June
Just a reminder of the six changes to the CSA federal motor carriers safety regulations pertaining to motor carriers that took place in...
Pat Testa
Sep 25, 20141 min read
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Roadside Inspection Driver, Vehicle, & HazMat Violations, as of July 25th, 2014.
Here are the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administrations (FMCSA) mid year reports by category of violations as result of roadside...
Pat Testa
Aug 19, 20141 min read
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FMCSA Updates to CSA 2010
Good morning, as we all should know by now CSA 2010 took effect December of 2011. It was later changed to just CSA, and the definition...
Pat Testa
May 25, 20121 min read
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Mass Transit Compromise to Oil Drilling
House and Senate negotiators face a slew of sticking points as they hash out a compromise on a multi-year transportation bill - from...
Pat Testa
May 17, 20124 min read
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FMCSA New Rule for Medical Standards
FMCSA New Rule Will Ensure Only Certified Medical Examiners Examine Truck Drivers Truck safety regulators are about to post a new,...
Pat Testa
Apr 23, 20122 min read
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DOT Updates
Please note the following updates for DOT: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has enhanced the Safety Measurement...
Pat Testa
Feb 9, 20122 min read
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FMCSA Penalties
I was asked recently while conducting training in the Southwest just how serious the DOT is about putting non-qualified drivers behind...
Pat Testa
Feb 7, 20122 min read
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Cell Phone Ban Clarifications
For clarification of cell phone ban rules. Click for more information. Update 2/1/2012
Pat Testa
Feb 1, 20121 min read
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New Cell Phone Ban
New cell phone ban took effect January 3, 2012. Click for more information. Update 1/3/2012
Pat Testa
Jan 3, 20121 min read
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