01/19/25 - FMCSA delays broker-authority 'immediate suspension,' other regs provisions

Fastertruck News - 01/19/25 - 05:21:25pm - FMCSA said it would delay the new broker responsibilities to wait for its big registration system overhaul to take place. "FMCSA is taking this action because the Agency determined that only its ...

01/13/25 - Plus Taps Former FMCSA Exec For Policy/Regulatory Position

Fastertruck News - 01/13/25 - 10:09:35pm - He assumes the position from Wiley Deck, also a former FMCSA chief, who has left the company to pursue other opportunities. “After nearly a decade on our autonomous journey, we are on the brink ...

01/10/25 - FMCSA Revokes Two More Electronic Logging Devices

Fastertruck News - 01/10/25 - 10:51:04pm - These ELDs now appear on FMCSA’s Revoked Devices list. The agency last week revoked four other ELDs, and three last month. The removals are effective December 18, 2024. If the ELD providers ...

01/08/25 - REVOKED ELDs: Six ELDs Removed from FMCSA Registered Devices List

Fastertruck News - 01/08/25 - 04:53:15pm -

Replace revoked devices to remain in compliance with ELD requirements.

FMCSA removed six ELDs from the list of registered Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs).  Motor carriers and drivers using BLUE STAR ELD, ROAD STAR SOLUTIONS, United Eld, Speed ELD, and TrackEnsure ELD devices have 60 days to replace them with compliant ELDs. On January 8, 2025, FMCSA removed the following ELDs from the list of registered ELDs due to the providers’ failure to meet the minimum requirements established in 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, appendix A. ELD Name Model Number ELD Identifier ELD Provider BLUE STAR ELD BSE BSE777 BLUE STAR ELD INC ROAD STAR SOLUTIONS RSSE01 RSSA01 ROAD STAR INC. United Eld UE002 UEI002 ROAD STAR INC. Speed ELD SPE 1 SP33D3 Speed ELD TrackEnsure ELD PT30 TE0101 TrackEnsure Incorporated TrackEnsure ELD* PT30 TE0101 TrackEnsure Incorporated *FMCSA removed two separate TrackEnsure ELDs with the same ELD Name, Model Number, and ELD Identifier. These ELDs now appear on FMCSA’s Revoked Devices list. Motor carriers and drivers who use the ELDs listed above must take the following actions: Discontinue using the revoked ELDs and revert to paper logs or logging software to record required hours of service data. Replace the revoked ELDs with compliant ELDs from the Registered Devices list before March 9, 2025. Motor carriers have up to 60 days to replace the revoked ELDs with compliant ELDs. Motor carriers and drivers who continue to use the revoked ELDs listed above on or after March 9, 2025 will be in violation of 49 CFR 395.8(a)(1)—“No record of duty status,” and drivers will be placed out-of-service in accordance with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) OOS Criteria. If the ELD providers correct all identified deficiencies for their devices, FMCSA will place the ELDs back on the Registered Devices list and inform the industry and the field of the update. However, FMCSA strongly encourages motor carriers to take the actions listed above now to avoid compliance issues in the event that these deficiencies are not addressed by the ELD providers. Questions? Contact ELD@dot.gov. More Resources from FMCSA Read and understand the technical specifications in the ELD rule. ELD RULE Learn more about the ELD rule and what it means for you. ELD FAQs Download materials and information for the motor carrier industry. ELD WEBSITE

12/24/24 - FMCSA Panel Calls for Solutions to Truck Parking Crisis

Fastertruck News - 12/24/24 - 03:48:23pm - FMCSA asked the committee to examine the crash data and information on seat belt usage. Not only is it a regulatory violation to not buckle up, but a large number of fatal crashes are the result ...

12/20/24 - FMCSA Grant to Enhance CDL Testing in New Jersey

Fastertruck News - 12/20/24 - 11:44:09pm - A $2 million grant has been awarded by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to improve commercial driver license testing in New Jersey.

12/19/24 - Happy Holidays from Our Roads, Our Safety!

Fastertruck News - 12/19/24 - 06:59:23pm -

Screen reader users: Click this link for a text-only version of this blast. DECEMBER 2024 The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Has Arrived! It’s official—the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree has safely arrived in Washington, D.C. and is now standing proudly on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol. A huge thank you to everyone who came out to see the tree along the way and wish it a safe journey as it traveled from coast to coast. Your commitment to road safety helped ensure that the People’s Tree made it in one piece—no “branching” off course! We can all enjoy the sparkle and shine of the season, knowing the tree made it here with a little help from everyone who did their part by sharing the road safely. Here's to a safe and festive holiday season! Watch the Video Holiday Road Safety Tips The holidays are here, which means more vehicles on our roads, including large trucks out there hauling gifts and goodies and buses helping unite families across the country. With heightened travel during this busy season, it’s important to stay alert on the road, especially around CMVs. Follow these tips to help stay safe: ❄️Give plenty of space to stop  ❄️Avoid blind spots  ❄️Leave room for wide turns   And don’t forget, weather can be unpredictable so make sure your vehicle is ready for anything. Check your tires, pack an emergency kit, and stay informed on the weather updates. Learn More Safety Tips Thank you to our partners that help make our roads safer. Follow Us on Facebook Check Out Our Website

12/18/24 - REVOKED ELDs: Two ELDs Removed from FMCSA Registered Devices List

Fastertruck News - 12/18/24 - 09:42:46pm -

Replace revoked devices to remain in compliance with ELD requirements.

FMCSA removed two ELDs from the list of registered Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs).  Motor carriers and drivers using Mountain ELD and XELD devices have 60 days to replace them with compliant ELDs. On December 18, 2024, FMCSA removed the following ELDs from the list of registered ELDs due to the providers’ failure to meet the minimum requirements established in 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, appendix A. ELD Name Model Number ELD Identifier ELD Provider Mountain ELD MT01 MTIA01 Alaska Safety Inc. XELD GSIPTH AT3103 XELD These ELDs now appear on FMCSA’s Revoked Devices list. Motor carriers and drivers who use the ELDs listed above must take the following actions: Discontinue using the revoked ELDs and revert to paper logs or logging software to record required hours of service data. Replace the revoked ELDs with compliant ELDs from the Registered Devices list before February 16, 2025. Motor carriers have up to 60 days to replace the revoked ELDs with compliant ELDs. Motor carriers and drivers who continue to use the revoked ELDs listed above on or after February 16, 2025 will be in violation of 49 CFR 395.8(a)(1)—“No record of duty status,” and drivers will be placed out-of-service in accordance with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) OOS Criteria. If the ELD providers correct all identified deficiencies for their devices, FMCSA will place the ELDs back on the Registered Devices list and inform the industry and the field of the update. However, FMCSA strongly encourages motor carriers to take the actions listed above now to avoid compliance issues in the event that these deficiencies are not addressed by the ELD providers. Questions? Contact ELD@dot.gov. More Resources from FMCSA Read and understand the technical specifications in the ELD rule. ELD RULE Learn more about the ELD rule and what it means for you. ELD FAQs Download materials and information for the motor carrier industry. ELD WEBSITE

12/15/24 - Competent federal oversight could have prevented fatal migrant bus crash (Editorial Board Opinion)

Fastertruck News - 12/15/24 - 02:37:49pm - The bus also lacked working seat belts ... it’s fairly easy to say what the FMCSA is not doing. It doesn’t recognize when trucking companies with poor safety records “change their shirts ...

12/14/24 - FMCSA looks to ease regulations for jet fuel haulers

Fastertruck News - 12/14/24 - 11:33:52am - The proposed exemption, posted on Tuesday, would amend FMCSA safety regulations to allow states to waive the hazardous materials (HM) endorsement requirement for Class A CDL holders who haul no ...

12/14/24 - FMCSA’s CDL rule will be test for safety, freight capacity

Fastertruck News - 12/14/24 - 11:33:52am - FMCSA deliberately gave deference to state driver’s license agencies, which will have 60 days after they’re notified by FMCSA that a driver residing in that state is in prohibited status to ...

12/12/24 - FMCSA Adds Four Crash Types to Non-Preventable List

Fastertruck News - 12/12/24 - 02:35:46pm - Not Preventable determinations are also noted in FMCSA’s Pre-Employment Screening Program, which carriers use when reviewing the driving record of a potential new hire. RELATED: New FMCSA Rule ...

12/12/24 - FMCSA looks to ease regulations for jet fuel haulers

Fastertruck News - 12/12/24 - 02:35:46pm - The proposed exemption, posted on Tuesday, would amend FMCSA safety regulations to allow states to waive the hazardous materials (HM) endorsement requirement for Class A CDL holders who haul no ...

12/11/24 - REVOKED ELDs: Four ELDs Removed from FMCSA Registered Devices List

Fastertruck News - 12/11/24 - 08:50:39pm -

Replace revoked devices to remain in compliance with ELD requirements.

FMCSA removed four ELDs from the list of registered Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs).  Motor carriers and drivers using COLUMBUS ELD and MasterELD devices have 60 days to replace them with compliant ELDs. On December 11, 2024, FMCSA removed the following ELDs from the list of registered ELDs due to the providers’ failure to meet the minimum requirements established in 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, appendix A. ELD Name Model Number ELD Identifier ELD Provider COLUMBUS ELD C-US CMB388 Columbus ELD MasterELD MELD02 MWLA01 NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION PARTNERS LLC MasterELD MELD03 MIOA01 NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION PARTNERS LLC MasterELD MELD04 MEPT04 NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION PARTNERS LLC These ELDs now appear on FMCSA’s Revoked Devices list. Motor carriers and drivers who use the ELDs listed above must take the following actions: Discontinue using the revoked ELDs and revert to paper logs or logging software to record required hours of service data. Replace the revoked ELDs with compliant ELDs from the Registered Devices list before February 9, 2025. Motor carriers have up to 60 days to replace the revoked ELDs with compliant ELDs. Motor carriers and drivers who continue to use the revoked ELDs listed above on or after February 9, 2025 will be in violation of 49 CFR 395.8(a)(1)—“No record of duty status,” and drivers will be placed out-of-service in accordance with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) OOS Criteria. If the ELD providers correct all identified deficiencies for their devices, FMCSA will place the ELDs back on the Registered Devices list and inform the industry and the field of the update. However, FMCSA strongly encourages motor carriers to take the actions listed above now to avoid compliance issues in the event that these deficiencies are not addressed by the ELD providers. Questions? Contact ELD@dot.gov. More Resources from FMCSA Read and understand the technical specifications in the ELD rule. ELD RULE Learn more about the ELD rule and what it means for you. ELD FAQs Download materials and information for the motor carrier industry. ELD WEBSITE

12/11/24 - NTSB: Federal agency, two companies to blame for Upstate NY crash that killed 6 migrant workers

Fastertruck News - 12/11/24 - 01:34:25am - The FMCSA, however, considered AGL a new company ... contributed to the severity of the injuries by operating a bus that had been ordered out of service. The company bought an old school bus ...

12/10/24 - New Incentives in Place to Keep Illinois School Bus Drivers Working During Holidays

Fastertruck News - 12/10/24 - 08:34:22pm - New Incentives in Place to Keep Illinois School Bus Drivers Working During Holidays School Transportation News Wire Reports ...

12/10/24 - Transportation chief: US must address rising roadway deaths

Fastertruck News - 12/10/24 - 02:35:54pm - between a bus transporting workers and a box truck. Homendy said oversight from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration was insufficient, ...

12/10/24 - FMCSA Revokes 3 Electronic Logging Devices

Fastertruck News - 12/10/24 - 12:36:33pm - The removals are effective November 18, 2024. If the ELD providers correct all identified deficiencies for their devices, FMCSA will place the ELDs back on the list of registered devices and ...

12/10/24 - FMCSA’s administrator turnover troubles have been bipartisan

Fastertruck News - 12/10/24 - 12:36:33pm - FMCSA has burned through eight administrators in just seven years. With a new president in 2025, another new administrator is likely. Take our survey: What do you want to see out of Trump's U.S ...

12/08/24 - FMCSA to move ahead with revamped CSA scores

Fastertruck News - 12/08/24 - 11:33:59pm - Comments received by the American Trucking Associations, American Bus Association and Driver iQ suggested FMCSA use different terminology. Specifically, ATA suggested “compliance categories ...