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Owner Operator Direct 5/14/20 Owner Operator Direct 5/14/20

FMCSA Releases Long-Awaited HOS Final Rule

The FMCSA’s final rule on hours of service offers four…

Owner Operator Direct 5/11/18 Owner Operator Direct 5/11/18

Inspection Blitz to Focus on Hours-of-Service Compliance

"CVSA's International Roadcheck 2018, slated for June 5-7, will focus on hours-of-service compliance…"

Owner Operator Direct 4/4/17 Owner Operator Direct 4/4/17

TRUMP’s ‘AMERICA FIRST’ BUDGET PROPOSAL CUTS DOT FUNDING BY 13%

The DOT says the program “supports innovative projects, including multi-modal and multi-jurisdictional projects, which are difficult to fund through traditional federal programs.”

Owner Operator Direct 3/23/17 Owner Operator Direct 3/23/17

DOT STUDY FINDS 34-HOUR RESTART PROVISIONS HAVE NO SAFETY BENEFITS

These provisions forced drivers to take breaks at very specific times, regardless of sleep schedules, delivery times and traffic conditions....

Owner Operator Direct 2/10/17 Owner Operator Direct 2/10/17

DOT WANTS TO TEST FOR PAIN KILLERS

The suggested prescription medications to be detected using urine testing are: hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxycodone, oxymorphone....

Owner Operator Direct 1/10/17 Owner Operator Direct 1/10/17

FMCSA INDEFINITELY DELAYS IMPLEMENTING UNIFIED REGISTRATION SYSTEM

FMCSA says it will need additional time to fully complete the IT system required to implement URS....

Owner Operator Direct 12/12/16 Owner Operator Direct 12/12/16

Trucking Drug & Alcohol Testing Database - What You Should Know

Records of drug and alcohol program violations will remain in the clearinghouse for five years, or until the driver has completed the....

Owner Operator Direct 11/10/16 Owner Operator Direct 11/10/16

SPEED LIMITER RULE COMMENT PERIOD EXTENDED BY 30 DAYS

The DOT says speed limiting devices on heavy vehicles could save lives and save an estimated $1 billion in fuel costs each year....

Owner Operator Direct 11/4/16 Owner Operator Direct 11/4/16

South Carolina to Get $1M in Federal Funds to Fix Hurricane-Damaged Roads

Some help is on the way for South Carolina roads and bridges damaged by Hurricane Matthew as Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced the immediate availability of $1 million in Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Emergency Relief funds.

Dave Delaney 11/1/16 Dave Delaney 11/1/16

TRUCKERS BILKED OUT OF $19 MILLION OVER 4-YEAR SCAM

According to the lawsuit, the fraudulent company, named DOT Authority, used robocalls, emails and text messages that warned of $1,000 in civil penalties or fines for non-compliance, and threatened imminent law enforcement to “scare” the targeted companies into using the company’s registration services....

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Aug 15, 2023

Your Ultimate Checklist for Brake Safety Week 2023

Aug 15, 2023

Brace for Impact: The most awaited Brake Safety Week is around the corner. It's time to rev up your game and ensure you're ahead of the curve. Here's a glimpse into what to expect and how to prepare.

Aug 15, 2023

Aug 1, 2023

The Yellow Trucking Shutdown: Everything You Need to Know

Aug 1, 2023

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Jun 29, 2023

Dealing with Summer Traffic Jams

Jun 29, 2023

As a commercial driver, getting stuck in traffic jams is sometimes unavoidable, particularly in the busy summer months. However, you can safely maneuver through the stop-and-go congestion and limit your time stuck in summer traffic jams with the right strategies.

Jun 29, 2023

Jun 22, 2023

Driving In Summer: Ways to Keep Cool

Jun 22, 2023

Summer has arrived and so has the heat. While the majority of commercial vehicles today are equipped with air conditioning, any time spent outside the comforts of “AC” puts professional drivers at greater risk of heat-related illnesses, as well as fatigue. By taking some precautions, drivers can help keep cool and make their trips comfortable and safe all season long.

Jun 22, 2023

Jun 2, 2023

Operation Safe Driver Week to Focus on Speeding

Jun 2, 2023

From July 9 to 15, law enforcement personnel throughout North America will be cracking down on drivers who break the law as part of the annual Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Operation Safe Driver Week.

Jun 2, 2023