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FMCSA: Proposed Hours-of-Service Rule Changes Expected as Soon as June 7

FMCSA: Proposed Hours-of-Service Rule Changes Expected as Soon as June 7

From Idealease Safety Bulletin—May 6, 2019

The eagerly-awaited changes to the hours-of-service (HOS) rules in the trucking industry are expected to be announced as soon as Friday, June 7, in the Federal Register. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) began looking for input on best ways to add more flexibility to the HOS rules on August 23, 2018, and public comments on the changes were accepted through October 10, 2018. More than 5,200 public comments were submitted.

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DOT Streamlines Drug-Testing Regulations

DOT Streamlines Drug-Testing Regulations

From Idealease Safety Bulletin—April 26, 2019

The DOT made changes to its drug testing rule for safety-sensitive employees to ensure consistency with amendments made to 49 CFR Part 40, "Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs." The amendments were originally implemented in DOT drug testing in January 1, 2018. This most recent move takes a step to align each agency-specific regulation with the procedures and updates the MIS data collection form to include the term opioids rather than opiates.

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FMCSA Program Would Allow CDL Drivers Under 21 to Engage in Interstate Commerce

FMCSA Program Would Allow CDL Drivers Under 21 to Engage in Interstate Commerce

From Idealease Safety Bulletin—May 17, 2019

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is requesting public comments about a potential second pilot program that paves the way for drivers ages 18 to 20 to obtain their commercial driver's license (CDL) to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce.

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Roadcheck Enforcement Event to Take Place June 4-6

CVSA’s 2019 International Roadcheck Enforcement Event to Take Place June 4-6 with Special Emphasis on Steering Components and Suspension Systems

From Idealease Safety Bulletin—May 6, 2019

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 32nd annual International Roadcheck will take place June 4-6, 2019. Over a 72-hour period, CVSA-certified commercial motor vehicle inspectors in jurisdictions throughout North America will conduct inspections of commercial motor vehicles and their drivers.

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Cross Referencing of Data Can Pay Off in a Big Way

Cross Referencing of Data Can Pay Off in a Big Way

From Idealease Safety Bulletin—May 17, 2019

In a world now where we receive more data than ever before, it is important to not only read the data you receive but in certain situations to Cross Reference with other data you already have on file.

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CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Week to Focus on Speeding

CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Week to Focus on Speeding

From Idealease Safety Bulletin—May 17, 2019

Speeding was selected as the emphasis for this year's Operation Safe Driver week, scheduled for July 14-20 throughout North America.

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International Roadcheck Enforcement

CVSA’s 2019 International Roadcheck Enforcement Event to Take Place June 4-6 with Special Emphasis on Steering Components and Suspension Systems

From Idealease Safety Bulletin—May 17, 2019

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 32nd annual International Roadcheck will take place June 4-6, 2019. Over a 72-hour period, CVSA-certified commercial motor vehicle inspectors in jurisdictions throughout North America will conduct inspections of commercial motor vehicles and their drivers.

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Tips on How to Deal With Driver Fatigue

Tips on How to Deal With Driver Fatigue

From Idealease Safety Bulletin—April 26, 2019

Plenty of statistics exist to show that driver fatigue contributes to accidents when commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) are involved. Among the informational nuggets from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA):

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Entry Level Driver Training Requirements for CDL Drivers

Entry Level Driver Training Requirements for CDL Drivers

From Idealease Safety Bulletin—June 14, 2019

Last week we discussed the Drug and Alcohol Clearing House regulation that goes into effect early next year. Another new regulation that will be implemented in early 2020 is the Entry-Level Driver Training rule on February 8, 2020.

First, let’s look at the Entry-Level Driver Training Regulation that is in place today for CDL drivers that will stay in effect until February 7, 2020.

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What are You Doing to Retain the Good Drivers You Have Today?

What are You Doing to Retain the Good Drivers You Have Today?

From Idealease Safety Bulletin—June 14, 2019

The following are some tips for consideration to retain the good drivers you have:

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