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FMCSA Announces Call for Applications for the Truck Leasing Task Force
Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the opening of applications for the Truck Leasing Task Force (TLTF), in consultation with the U.S. Department of Labor. The Task Force is an initiative mandated by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and a long-term effort of the Trucking Action Plan. As part of the Plan’s initiatives, the TLTF will evaluate the impacts of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) lease agreements
FMCSA Concludes National Household Goods Top 100 Compliance Operation
With a significant increase in the volume of household good (HHG) complaints, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has concluded a national investigation of the Top 100 carriers identified in the National Consumer Complaint Database (NCCDB).
FMCSA Disqualifies Wyoming-Licensed Driver for being an Imminent Hazard to Public Safety
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has disqualified Wyoming-licensed commercial driver David R. Williams after determining he constitutes an “imminent hazard” to public safety and ordered him to immediately cease operating any commercial motor vehicle (“CMV”) in interstate or intrastate commerce. Williams was served the Federal order on March 16, 2022.
FMCSA Announces Call for Applications for Women of Trucking Advisory Board
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the launch of the Women of Trucking Advisory Board (WOTAB) to recruit, support, and ensure the safety of women commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers and the trucking industry at large.
FMCSA Declares Texas Motor Carrier to be an Imminent Hazard to Public Safety
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared Koboat Trucking LLC, USDOT No. 3273682, a Houston-based motor carrier, to be an “imminent hazard” to public safety and ordered the motor carrier to immediately cease all interstate and intrastate operations. The motor carrier was served the Federal order on March 4, 2022.
FMCSA Declares Texas Licensed Driver an Imminent Hazard to Public Safety
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared Texas-licensed commercial vehicle driver Christopher M. Savannah to be an “imminent hazard” to public safety and ordered him to immediately cease operating any commercial motor vehicle (“CMV”) in interstate commerce. Mr. Savannah was served the Federal order on February 17, 2022.
FMCSA Declares Texas Motor Carrier An Imminent Hazard to Public Safety
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared 4 Life Transport Corporation an “imminent hazard” to public safety and ordered the Houston-based motor carrier to immediately cease all interstate and intrastate operations. The motor carrier was served the Federal order on February 11, 2022.
FMCSA Declares Mexican-Licensed Driver an Imminent Hazard to Public Safety
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared Mexican-licensed commercial driver (Licencia Federal de Conductor (“LF”)) J. Rafael Arizaga-Tapia a/k/a Nibardo Andrade-Mendoza to be an “imminent hazard” to public safety and ordered him to immediately cease operating any commercial motor vehicle (“CMV”) in interstate commerce in the United States. Arizaga-Tapia was served the Federal order on February 4, 2022.
FMCSA Launches Training Provider Registry to Ensure Entry-Level Truck and Bus Drivers Complete Training that Meets New Federal Standards
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) launched its Training Provider Registry as the final step in implementing new entry-level driver training standards for individuals seeking to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or certain endorsements.