FMCSA registration center assists carriers with Motus, licensing and safety questions
FMCSA reminds motor carriers to use its registration contact center for Motus support, licensing assistance, medical programs and registration questions.
Group seeks to report hair testing results to drug and alcohol clearinghouse
A group of large truck carriers has submitted an application to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requesting the results of hair testing for…
Study suggests FMCSA is underreporting driver drug use
New research finds that truck drivers abuse cocaine more than marijuana, contrary to driver drug-use reports by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
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FMCSA to mandate states downgrade license for drivers with substance violations
Washington, DC – The regulatory world continues to tighten the noose on drivers that violate federal drug and alcohol regulations. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety…
Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse launch is rolling, administrator says
NASHVILLE—Despite website glitches, about two-thirds of those attempting to register with the new Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse have been successful since the program went online…
2019: Looking back and beyond
The bus and motorcoach industry entered 2019 with reason for optimism in its legislative and regulatory environments. For the most part, with adverse federal legislation…
FMCSA proposes state delay for clearinghouse compliance
State administrators would be granted a three-year delay to comply with the new Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse under a rule modification proposed by the Federal…
UMA announces Safety Management Seminar schedule and topics
Current events are driving the agenda for the annual UMA Safety Management Seminar, according to Ken Presley, UMA Vice President, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs &…