Apr 16, 2024
The Clearinghouse was intended to make the highways safer by identifying drivers who are prohibited to drive a commercial motor vehicle because of drug or alcohol violation. STC’s co-director P. Sean Garney, notes the Clearinghouse is working as intended, but as of...
Apr 16, 2024
At the recent 3-day Scopelitis Transportation Law Seminar in Indianapolis, STC’s Co-Director, P. Sean Garney’s presentation covered compliance with the hours of service rules. Garney noted, among other things, that “false log” violations are quickly becoming the most...
Apr 15, 2024
During a Vision 24 Motive Innovation Summit panel discussion in Nashville, TN, STC’s Co-Director, P. Sean Garney, along with other panelists, discussed various anticipated regulatory issues. Some topics of interest include the “permanent transition” state the FMCSA...
Apr 12, 2024
Pre-trip and post-trip driver vehicle inspections are an important part of keeping vehicles running safely on the highways. In this article, STC’s Co-Director, Steve Keppler, also former investigator and inspector for FHWA’s Office of Motor Carriers (currently...
Feb 22, 2024
In this episode, STC’s Co-Directors, P. Sean Garney and Steve Keppler share their thoughts and predictions on which truck-related issues will make headlines in 2024. Some of the discussion topics included bipartisan infrastructure law, drug and alcohol testing, speed...
Feb 12, 2024
Scopelitis Transportation Consulting’s Steve Keppler has been named 2nd vice chair of the American Trucking Associations’ Law Enforcement Advisory Board. Comprising a vast array of experience in federal, state, local law enforcement, and the trucking industry, ATA’s...