FMCSA Delays Entry Level Driver Training Rule Article by CCJ Staff The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is delaying the implementation of a federal rule establishing, for the first time, training standards for entry-level truck drivers. The Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) rule was slated
FMCSA Random Rate Increase for 2020 The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced in the Federal Register on December 27, 2019, that the minimum annual percentage rate for random drug testing will increase from 25% of the average number of driver positions to 50% of the average number
FMCSA Proposes 3-Year Delay For States By: Eleanor Lamb @TransportationNews The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to extend the date by which state driver licensing agencies must comply with certain Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse rule requirements. The
Employer Impact of SAMHSA’s New Oral Fluid Guidelines The long-awaited release of the federal government’s Oral Fluid Mandatory Guidelines (OFMG) on October 25, 2019, by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA), represents a major change in the drug testing industry and will,
Mental health issues impacting trucking industry TRUCKNEWS by Derek Clouthier PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – Mental health, bullying, harassment, diversity. These are issues the trucking industry have historically tossed to the wayside, but can do so no longer. An employees’ well-being encompasses more than their physical
What is a DOT Compliance Review? For every person or company that has a truck with the capability of hauling enough weight so the combined weight of truck and cargo gets over 10,000 lbs., engaging in INTERstate commerce, is required to register with the FMCSA, (Federal
By: Matt Cole|September 25, 2019 Another technology company that manufactures mirrorless rearview camera systems for trucks is petitioning the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to allow its system to be used on trucks in the United States. Vision Systems North America (VSNA) is asking FMCSA
By: James Jaillet| @trucknewsJJ Could the trucking industry, long-plagued with high driver turnover and a need for new driver entrants, be missing out on a swath of potential drivers due to its strict no-marijuana-use policies? It’s an idea open to debate, says attorney Adam Dolan, chair of
Entry Level Driver Changes Compliance with the new Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) rule is quickly approaching. As of February 7, 2020, the education requirements will change for an individual who wants to: · Obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL); · Upgrade a CDL; or ·
Reasonable Suspicion Testing: Signs to Look for and When to Implement To combat drug abuse in the workplace, employers have several ways to secure a safer working environment. A clear, concise, and comprehensive drug testing policy is critical, but employers also need to ensure
Author: James Jaillet CCJ Truck News The U.S. DOT has officially announced proposed changes to federal hours of service regulations for truck operators. Chiefly, the proposed changes, if made final, would allow drivers to pause their 14-hour clock for up to three hours in a
CBD oil is short for cannabidiol and is a compound found in cannabis, which has gained popularity over the last few years for its therapeutic properties. Advocates claim to see positive changes when combating anxiety, seizures, and a number of other issues, but the products