Finally, FMCSA has an Administrator
WASHINGTON, D.C. — When Ray Martinez stepped down as the head of the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA) in October 2019, nobody could have…
Pre-employment application: Driver tests positive. What now?
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – In this week’s ‘Overdrive” following UMA Town Hall, a question was asked pertaining to a pre-employment drug test that…
Conference stresses importance of drug and alcohol preemployment queries
Topics from artificial intelligence in safety technology to drug and alcohol test requirements are the focus of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance…
Senators introduce bill guaranteeing OT pay for commercial drivers
A new bill, part of an effort to repeal the overtime exemption from a law that dates back more than 80 years, has renewed momentum…
$8M judgment shows why going to court doesn’t always pay
A Nevada jury has ordered FedEx to pay $8 million in a Las Vegas court to a plaintiff as a result of a crash.
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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…
UMA’s Ken Presley honored by VMA with public service award
Ken Presley’s work during the pandemic was a beacon of hope for many operators trying to figure out their next move. Many like Jason Quick…
MBMCA gives members inside look at new CMV inspection criteria
When the Midwest Bus and Motorcoach Association (MBMCA) convened in Springfield, Illinois, in mid-July for its annual meeting, the two-day event included an inside look…
UMA weighs in on national speed limit
More than 16,000 commenters weighed in on a proposed rule requiring speed limiters on commercial motor vehicles, which is favored by safety groups and largely…
Increased enforcement of idling laws part of efforts to reduce pollution
Estimates say vehicle idling wastes six billion gallons of fuel annually.
Furthermore, exhaust fumes have been linked to asthma, cancer, cardiac disease, and other serious…