STC In the News: TTT Podcast Covers Dashcams and What’s Not Being Discussed
In its latest TrueNorth Truck Thought podcast, the STC team along with TrueNorth and crash litigation attorney and Partner at Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Fear, P.C. talk about Dashcams. This interesting conversation takes a deep dive into a popular topic,...
read moreSTC In The News: DOT Issues Final Rule on Oral Fluid Drug Testing
The final rule amends the Department of Transportation’s industry drug testing program to allow oral fluid testing for all required DOT tests, but the Department of Health and Human Services needs to certify at least two testing laboratories before motor...
read moreSTC In the News: TTT Podcast Investigates Adult Education Strategies for Effective Driver Training
In its latest TrueNorth Truck Thought podcast, the STC team along with TrueNorth and adult education expert Dr. Gina Anderson, CEO and Founder of Luma Brighter Learning talk about how adults learn and how to implement effective driver training in the trucking...
read moreSTC In The News: Recall likely after feds deny Daimler Trucks’ equipment exemption
NHTSA has denied DTNA’s equipment exemption petition, likely resulting in a recall of 24,000 vehicles. Daimler, seeking the exemption, claimed the safety-related noncompliance is inconsequential. P. Sean Garney of STC commented on his disappointment in the...
read moreSTC In The News: Transportation Experts Divided on FMCSA’s Rejection of IRT
Last month, FMCSA rejected the complex IRT system and have instead decided to modify it, making it more user-friendly for truck drivers. In Transport Topics’ February 28 article, P. Sean Garney of STC commented on FMCSA’s decision. Read the full article...
read moreSTC In The News: Speed limiters a “big, sexy issue” in 2023
STC’s P. Sean Garney was asked to join a FleetOwner-hosted webinar sponsored by GPS Insight. During the forum, Mr. Garney made several predictions/look-ahead for 2023, including various items in the new infrastructure bill. Read the full article...
read moreSTC In The News: FMCSA changing how it identifies unsafe carriers
FMCSA has decided not to use the statistical model known as Item Response Theory (IRT). Instead, it will continue using its own Safety Management System (SMS), with certain proposed changes. STC’s P. Sean Garney gave his comments on the changes to SMS. Read or...
read moreSTC In The News: ATA Announces 2023 Law Enforcement Advisory Board Members
Steve Keppler, Co-Director of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting has been selected as a member of the 2023 Law Enforcement Advisory Board of ATA. Steve explains that the Board is working collaboratively and engaging on multiple fronts, with members trying to bring...
read moreSTC In The News: FreightWaves Drilling Deep Podcast Features STC Co-Director
STC Co-Director P. Sean Garney recently joined FreightWaves' John Kingston on the Drilling Deep Podcast. The two discussed notable events and trends in 2022 and what to expect from government and the marketplace in...
read moreTrucking Alliance: Denial of Hair-Testing Exemption Offers ‘Clear Road Map’
After the denial of the Trucking Alliance's petition to allow positive hair test results to be uploaded to the drug and alcohol clearinghouse, the Alliance looks toward HHS to finalize its rulemaking authorizing hair testing as an approved sample. STC Co-director was...
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