FMCSA Announces Speed Limiter Rulemaking
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is encouraging trucking companies and drivers to comment on a proposal to require speed limiters on commercial trucks.
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Personal Conveyance. New Restrictions Ahead?
On March 29, 2022, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) petitioned FMCSA to begin rulemaking for a more straightforward definition of Personal Conveyance (PC).
USDOT, FMCSA Pledge More Truck Parking
Speaking to a meeting of trucking industry leaders in Arizona early this week, the acting FMCSA Administrator said her agency and trucking are in sync on top industry issues, including the need for more truck parking.
Why does truck insurance cost so much and what can you do about it?
If you are like many commercial auto insurance buyers, you probably really pay attention to those costs once a year when you shop for coverage. But you really should pay closer attention all year long because cost inflation in commercial auto coverage has been happening for over a decade, and small fleets feel the impact disproportionately to large fleets. Why do your insurance costs continue to rise?
Highlights of CVSA Workshop
We had the pleasure of representing ICSA at the annual Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) workshop in Bellevue, WA last week. ICSA was the sponsor of a special information session for motor carriers on implementing fatigue management programs. I attended several information sessions and committee meetings, but to me the most impactful session I attended was a preview of the FMCSA Digital Inspections Program soon to be launched.
ICSA Names 1Q 2022 Safety Award Winners
ICSA is pleased to announce the inaugural winners of our new Safety Award Program. These awards were based on the company’s or the individual’s safety performance from January through March 2022.
Are you ready for Roadcheck 2022?
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced this annual 72-hour blitz of commercial vehicle inspections will take place May 17-19 across North America. This year, enforcement officers will concentrate on inspecting wheel end components, including brakes and slack adjusters.
ICSA Annual Membership Meeting
The 2nd annual membership meeting of the Independent Carrier Safety Association will be held Thursday, March 24, at 9 AM Pacific Time.
Restaurant Stimulus Gives Truckers a Break
Owner/operators are one of the beneficiaries of a measure enacted by the federal government to help restaurants recover from the pandemic.