Jan 21, 2021
On January 22, 2021, from 9:00-10:00 AM CST, STC Vice President P. Sean Garney joins TrueNorth for a discussion about what’s new with CSA and how it may look different in the future. Garney will join Bert Mayo, VP of Risk Solutions for TrueNorth for a lively chat on...
Jan 19, 2021
Many in trucking will be interested to learn President Biden’s regulatory agenda for trucking. Of course, it won’t be the President himself setting this agenda; it will be the new Secretary of Transportation and the new Administrators of FMCSA and the...
Jan 19, 2021
In late December 2020, Congress passed, and President Trump signed a long-awaited $900 billion COVID relief package that also included $1.4 trillion to fund the federal government through September 2021. Bills like this typically come with a ‘Committee...
Jan 19, 2021
When STC educates motor carriers around the country, we always include pertinent background information. Understanding where a program comes from helps you anticipate challenges and predict changes. The recently published FMCSA proposed rulemaking (on January 12,...
Jan 19, 2021
The pandemic caused the total # of roadside CMV inspections to drop by 21% in FY 2020, to 2.7 million (from 3.4 million in FY 2019).
Jan 19, 2021
“Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV” was the 3rd most cited driver violation during FY 2020 roadside inspections.
Jan 19, 2021
There is enough concrete in the Hoover Dam (4.5 million cubic yards) to build a two-lane road from Seattle to Miami or a 4 ft wide sidewalk around the Earth at the equator.
Jan 19, 2021
Did you know that STC recently launched a new client service, Remote Desktop Audits? This streamlined mock DOT audit will save costs since it’s an off-site review using smaller sample sizes, consistent with FMCSA off-site audit guidelines. It’s a great way...
Jan 19, 2021
STC recently updated its comprehensive 1-hour webinar training program focused on how front-line motor carrier employees should interact with independent contractors. This unique training program is designed to provide fleet employees with: background and context on...
Jan 18, 2021
STC President Dave Osiecki recently joined FreightWaves to discuss the issue of document retention in light of recent cyber attacks on UPS and Norfolk Southern. Osiecki commented that carriers still have to take reasonable measures to maintain records in a secure...
