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Racing the Clock – FMCSA’s Sprint to Finalize Hours of Service Changes

The big news this month is that FMCSA sent its hours of service (HOS) “final rule” to the White House Office of Management and Budget. It’s the last stop before...
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The Clearinghouse Is Working. . .When It’s Up & Running, That Is

FMCSA is beginning to take a victory lap on the roll-out of the Clearinghouse. In late February 2020, the agency issued a press release touting the more than 650,000 registrants...
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Like Data? You’ll Like FMCSA’s Newest Data & Analysis Tools

If you’re a regular reader of the 60 Seconds with STC newsletter, you probably know that we love data. Good data informs good policymaking, and data transparency is an important...
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Did You Know?

Texas ranked highest

Texas ranked highest in the nation in fatal large truck and bus crashes in 2019, accounting for 15% of all the nationwide total. And, only 2.8% of all traffic enforcement...
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4.7% of Large Truck and Bus drivers

4.7% of Large Truck and Bus drivers involved in a fatal crash in 2018 were not wearing their seatbelts.
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Large Truck and Bus Drivers

Large Truck and Bus Drivers were cited for a violation in only 16% of crashes in 2019.
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Suggestions are welcome

Suggestions are welcome! Do you have ideas on topics you’d like to see us cover in this newsletter? If so, feel free to share them with us at sgarney@scopelitisconsulting.com.
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In the News

STC President & CEO Dave Osiecki was recently interviewed for an Airforwarders Association

STC President & CEO Dave Osiecki was recently interviewed for an Airforwarders Association video podcast called Freight Talk. The podcast dives into some details on the upcoming HOS rule, drug...
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STC Training Webinar: DOT Audits in an ELD World - What Carriers Need to Know to Pass an ELD Records Audit

ELDs have changed hours of service compliance for drivers and fleets, AND they’ve changed the way the government audits driver and carrier records. This new training webinar covers the ins...
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