Truck driver found dead after fiery crash in Brampton
One person has died following a collision involving two tractor trailers in Brampton Tuesday night, May 26. Around 8:45 p.m., emergency crews received reports of a fiery crash in the area of Highway 50 and Castle Oaks Crossing. Peel Regional Police said one of...
FMCSA starts remote safety reviews
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has begun reviewing safety compliance remotely because of Covid-19, the agency said in a guidance issued Wednesday. During the public health emergency, the FMCSA said, it will conduct...
Canada, U.S. extend border restrictions until June 21
OTTAWA, Ont. – Canada and the U.S. have agreed to keep the border closed to all non-essential travel until June 21, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Tuesday. Photo: CBSA The restrictions, which are not applicable to commercial vehicles, were first introduced in...
Truckers fight to end ‘evasion of broker transparency’
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), in a push for better enforcement of existing regulations, filed a petition on May 19 with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) urging immediate action to improve broker transparency. Since...
Canadian truck driver arrested in $3M drug bust
BLAINE, Wash. ― U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers have arrested a Canadian truck driver following the seizure of 134 pounds of cocaine worth US$3 million from his rig, the agency said. The cocaine was found in these duffel bags. Photo: CBP It said the...
FMCSA reveals final HOS rule
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the publication of its long-awaited final rule on changes to the hours of service (HOS) regulations. FMCSA Acting Administrator Jim Mullen broke down the revisions to the HOS rules during a...
DMV closures slow CDL process, threaten recovery
One month ago, 27 State Driver Licensing Agencies (SDLAs) were closed, along with most government offices, due to COVID-19 concerns. If you wanted to obtain your commercial driver’s license (CDL) and join the trucking industry, or even a commercial learner’s permit...
Extension of Expanded Emergency Declaration No. 2020-002 Under 49
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration May 13, 2020 EXTENSION OF EXPANDED EMERGENCY DECLARATION No. 2020-002UNDER 49 CFR § 390.25 THE FIFTY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) hereby...
Truck Safety and Compliance Work
Facility Audits –All carriers are required by law to fulfill certain obligations at all times. Many will want to know their stand before officials initiate a facility audit. Audits are conducted to ascertain compliance with the National Safety Code and FMSCA....
COVID-19 testing on the road
First, the good news. In general, the chances of a truck driver catching COVID-19 are small compared to other essential workers. They're by themselves most of the work-day and come in contact with few people in their off hours. And, many shippers and receivers...