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Where Do Trucking Regulations Come From? - Part 1

07 September 2023

Regulations are laws, period. That is, just as with laws, you must comply with the regulations or else face penalties or sanctions. Regulations just come from a different source than the statutes coming out of state legislatures or Congress.

New Study Shows Once Again Why Hair Testing for Drugs Is Superior

27 July 2023

A recent study by the University of Central Arkansas compared more than 936,000 truck driver pre-employment urine and hair test results. The tests results were submitted by motor carrier members of The Trucking Alliance, who, like ICSA Platinum Members, utilize hair testing as well as the federally mandated urine tests.

Will You Be Ready for Electronic Truck Inspections? - Part 1

26 July 2023

For nearly a decade, FMCSA and state commercial enforcement agencies have been pushing for a system of on-road inspections that will capture far more commercial vehicles than today’s random inspection system. The push for thorough pre-trip and wireless roadside inspections has intensified over the past year, ushering in a new era for truck inspections.

CVSA’s Brake Safety Week Scheduled for Aug. 20-26

26 July 2023

ICSA members need to proactively plan for Brake Safety Week coming up in just three weeks’ time. The emphasis for Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) special enforcement will be brake lining/pad violations.

FMCSA Finalizes Freight Brokerage Definitions

10 July 2023

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published final guidance on the definitions of “broker,” “bona fide agent” and “dispatch service.” These definitions are important in two ways...

California Pollution Rules Apply to Most Truckers Operating in the State

10 July 2023

Register now for the Member Webinar July 20th at 11am PDT hosted by ICSA Executive Director Karen Rasmussen and featuring special guest speaker Mike Tunnell, a veteran of the California CARB wars and Senior Director, Energy & Environmental Affairs for American Trucking Associations. Read more about Mr. Tunnell below.