CVSA International Road Check | May 16th-18th, 2023
This year’s International Road Check, the annual safety blitz will be held from May 16th-18th. Road Check is the largest targeted enforcement program on CMVs in the world. During the
Former FMCSA Employee Admits to Trucking Company Bribery and Extortion
A former FMCSA investigator has pleaded guilty to extortion charges and faces up to 20 years in prison. Texas resident and former Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) border investigator
New Bill to Allow Truck Drivers Under 21 to Pick Up Loads From Ports
Legislation introduced this week in the House would provide more leniency for 18 to 20 year old drivers to operate in marine terminals and ports. Florida Rep. Brian Mast introduced
CVSA Launches Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative for 2023
The five-day event which began on January 9th if focused on human trafficking awareness, which including signs to look for and what to do if you suspect a crime. The CVSA launched
OOIDA Warns of New Texting Scam Targeting Truck Drivers
E-mail, phone call and text message scams are literally everywhere these days. Hackers and thieves will stop at nothing to try and gain access to financial and other personal information.
FMCSA Proposes Rule to Stop Freight Broker Scams
The FMCSA introduced a rule proposal focused on protecting motor carriers by increasing financial responsibility requirements on freight brokers and freight forwarders. The Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) published
KillNet, Pro-Russian Hacker Group Targets FMCSA
A “hacktivist” group known as KillNet claim to have breached the FMCSA’s online portal, but the agency says that their internal systems have not been compromised. KillNet posted a message
FMCSA Creates New Website Page To Assist Entry-Level Drivers Get Answers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) added a new page to its website with a focus on aiding those who may be seeking driver training. The FMCSA updated the
USDOT’s Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program Awards $273.9 million to Projects
The USDOT has awarded $273.9 million to 12 projects through its new Rural Surface Transportation Grant program. The programs focus is to assist communities in completing transportation projects that improve connectivity, safety, reliability
FMCSA Denies Request to Add Hair Testing for Drugs
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has denied the Trucking Alliance’s (TA) request for hair testing results to be included in the FMCSA’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. The notice