FMCSA SMS Proposes Changes the BASICs
On February 15th, the FMCSA announced that they would be making changes to the Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASICs organization.
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Natalie Byers
- 5 days ago
- 2 min
Proposed changes to the FMCSA Safety Measurement System
After the Item Response Theory study in 2019, the FMCSA identified changes they could make to identify motor carriers needing interventions.
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Natalie Byers
- Mar 6
- 2 min
Determining CDL Class and Requirement
Once you've determined if your vehicle is a CMV you will then need to determine which class of CDL is required for your vehicle.
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Natalie Byers
- Mar 2
- 2 min
What is a Commercial Motor Vehicle?
It's simple to misidentify CMVs, which in turn could get you or your company in trouble. Use our flowchart to help identify vehicles.
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Natalie Byers
- Feb 27
- 2 min
FMCSA Making Changes to Identifying Unsafe Carriers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) plans to drop Item Response Theory (IRT) because of its complexity.
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Natalie Byers
- Feb 20
- 2 min
Safety Management Cycle
The Safety Management Cycle was designed to help with keeping safety-minded business practices.
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Natalie Byers
- Feb 16
- 2 min
Driver Motor Vehicle Records (MVR)
Driver Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) are a critical piece of the driver qualification process required for all drivers.
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Natalie Byers
- Feb 13
- 1 min
Proposed Legislation to Provide Bathroom Access for Truck Drivers
Commercial warehouses such as shippers, retailers, marine terminals would be required to open their facilities to truckers if passed.
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Natalie Byers
- Feb 9
- 1 min
Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Update
The Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA) has revoked the Nationwide ELD and ONE PLUS ELD's.
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Natalie Byers
- Feb 6
- 2 min
CMV Accident Protocol
If you, or one of the drivers employed by your company are to get in an accident while driving a CMV there is a protocol you are supposed to
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Natalie Byers
- Feb 2
- 2 min
Fact or Crap: Windshield damage liability signs
The truth behind CMVs operating with signs or stickers telling vehicles to stay back as the vehicle isn't liable for windshield damage.
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Natalie Byers
- Jan 30
- 4 min
What are the CSA BASICs?
CSA stands for Compliance, Safety, Accountability. It is the safety compliance and enforcement program of the FMCSA.
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Natalie Byers
- Jan 26
- 3 min
Industry United Against Human Trafficking
January has been designated as Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month to raise awareness and stop human trafficking.
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Natalie Byers
- Jan 24
- 2 min
Top Issue For Truck Drivers: Parking
According to a recent survey there are 313,000 truck parking spaces in the country. That's estimated at one spot for every 11 truck drivers.
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Natalie Byers
- Jan 19
- 4 min
Drug & Alcohol Testing for Truck Drivers
As a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holder, you are subject to drug and alcohol testing. This is required by the FMCSA and DOT.
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Natalie Byers
- Jan 16
- 6 min
DOT Audit Prep - Everything you need to know!
Audits happen for companies operating commercial motor vehicles daily. Here is everything you need to know about audits and how to...
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Natalie Byers
- Jan 13
- 3 min
How the industry can make a difference with human trafficking
Did you know that January being National Human Trafficking Awareness Month? Transportation professionals are in a special position to...
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Natalie Byers
- Jan 11
- 2 min
FMCSA Fine Rates Increase 2023
In response to the inflation impacting our country, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has increased the fine amount...
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Natalie Byers
- Jan 9
- 6 min
What to expect from a DOT Audit
Whether it is your first DOT Audit or the first that you have been through in a while, it is important to know what the auditor will be...
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Natalie Byers
- Jan 3
- 1 min
Temporary Hours of Service Exemption for Fuel Transporters - March 2, 2023
The Colorado State Patrol announced a temporary exemption regarding Hours of Service for fuel transporters.
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