It has been 16 years since the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration first attempted to stamp out fraud in driver medical certifications by building the National Registry of Certified Medical...
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Many of us have had the experience of searching for something on the internet and finding something different…something interesting or useful, and perhaps completely unexpected. STC staff recently had this...
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The Federal Railroad Administration just announced a final rule regarding crew size on trains, establishing that most freight trains will be required to have a minimum of two crew members...
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Innovative carriers are developing programs to empower veterans returning to the trucking workforce and provide the support needed to facilitate this transition. Join a webinar on the topic, Tuesday, May...
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Roadside enforcement has changed its focus when inspecting driver logs to detecting false logs. Between 2018 and 2023, the number of false log violations written on roadside has increased 137%,...
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According to the US DOT’s 2024 Progress Report on the National Roadway Safety Strategy, Q3 of 2023 represented the 6th consecutive quarterly decline in fatalities beginning with the second quarter...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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