Off-site Out of Mind
On July 7, FMCSA issued technical corrections and amendments to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. While most of these changes were minor, one will significantly impact the enforcement operations. FMCSA removed the word "on-site" from the definition of...
read moreWill a Standing Order Sit on Innovation?
Since the first autonomous vehicle was even imagined, detractors were asking – "is it safe?" Though many agree that removing human error, which accounts for the vast majority of vehicle crashes, will result in improved safety, convincing skeptics they should cede...
read moreWhy Can’t We Get It Right?
In July, the DOT Inspector General issued a report regarding FMCSA's gaps and challenges in its oversight of State CDL programs. The report uncovered an alarming number of cases where States didn't transmit disqualifying convictions quickly enough. In some cases, the...
read moreMore Drivers Enteringthe Industry
According to the Department of Transportation, some 50,000 CDLs have been issued each month in 2021, 14% higher than the 2019 monthly...
read moreThe Industry is Growing. . . Quickly
FMCSA granted operating authority to more than 92,000 motor carriers so far in 2021, a 60% increase over 2019.
read moreMore FMCSA Investigations are in Response to Compliants
In FY 2020, FMCSA and State enforcement initiated 951 audits in response to complaints against the carrier, a 152% increase over 2019.
read moreSTC in the News: STC Provides Insight on Requalification
STC Co-director P. Sean Garneywas quoted in a FreightWaves story about which states have experiencing the most disqualified drivers because of violations uploaded into FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. With Texas leading the way, Garney reminded FreightWaves...
read moreSTC In the News: STC Co-Director Comments on the Clearinghouse Impacts on Driver Shortage
STC Co-Director P. Sean Garney spoke with John Gallagher of FreightWaves about the last data from FMCSA that shows 22.1% of drivers with substance violations have been removed from prohibited status. This number has been steadily improving but 60,000 drivers are still...
read morePresentation: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Updates
On Friday, August 13, 2021, STC Co-Director P. Sean Garney will be speaking to the National Association of Chemical Distributors at their annual ChemEdge Conference in San Antonio, TX. Garney’s remarks will be focused on what to expect from the Federal Motor Carrier...
read morePresentation: Navigating Transportation Policies and Legal Issues
On July 27, 2021 at 10:30 am Eastern Time, STC President Emeritus Dave Osiecki will address the Global Cold Chain Alliance at their annual policy forum. Osiecki will update the audience on the latest coming out the Biden Administration and Congress that may impact the...
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