FMCSA News Updates

SafetyAutonomous

Federal Regulators, Industry Leaders Review Autonomous Vehicles Potential

The utilization of automated technology in trucks could prevent thousands of fatalities along the highways and offer benefits to the national economy, the chief federal trucking regulator said July 12.

July 17, 2018
GovernmentSafety

FMCSA Outlines New Data Model to Be Tested in September

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration officials have withdrawn a slate of proposed enhancements to the Compliance, Safety, Accountability programs Safety Management System to make way for a small-scale test in September of a new statistical data model intended to better identify high-risk carriers.

July 17, 2018
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

FMCSA to Host Autonomous Vehicles Listening Session July 12

The countrys top trucking regulator wants to hear what you have to say about autonomous vehicles.

July 10, 2018
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Capitol Agenda for the Week of July 9: Get Lyfted

More than a flashy, pill-shaped light to be placed on the dashboard, its a tool to further advance the transportation sectors culture of safety. Were talking, of course, about the Lyft Amp. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

July 9, 2018
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

Concrete Group Seeks 14-Hour Workday

The American Concrete Pumping Association is asking federal regulators to extend allowable work hours in a day for shorthaul drivers from 12 to 14.

June 20, 2018
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Federal Regulators Tout Autonomous Vehicles Potential Benefits

Commercial vehicles utilizing automated technology have the potential to increase highway safety and provide a boost to the economy, the countrys top trucking regulator said June 19.

June 19, 2018
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

FMCSA Announces Three-Year Delay of Rule to Eliminate Need for Truck Drivers to Carry Their Medical Cards

Federal trucking regulators have issued a final rule that will delay for three years a streamlined process to eliminate the need for truck drivers to carry their medical certification cards.

June 18, 2018
GovernmentBusinessSafety

FMCSA Issues Guidance Clarifying Personal Conveyance Rules

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on May 31 issued new regulatory guidance to clarify the agencys personal conveyance regulation, as well as the applicability of the agricultural commodity 150-air-miles hours-of-service exemption.

May 31, 2018
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Stoneridge to Move to New Facility in China With Room to Grow

Vehicle component manufacturer Stoneridge reported it would move its operations in Suzhou, China, to a new and larger facility about 11 miles east.

May 23, 2018
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

FMCSAs Ray Martinez Seeks Dialogue With Fleets, Drivers

MARCO ISLAND, Fla. The head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration spotlighted key trucking issues including hours-of-service rules, electronic logging devices and truck parking during remarks here at an industry meeting, and stressed that he wants his agency to build a positive relationship with fleets and drivers.

May 21, 2018