What about carriers seeking an HMSP with insufficient SMS data to calculate a percentile in SMS?

FAQ 18: What about carriers seeking an HMSP with insufficient SMS data to calculate a percentile in SMS?

Answer: For HMSP carriers with insufficient data to calculate a percentile in SMS - those who rarely undergo roadside inspections and...

ELD FAQ 61: Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service – Technical Specifications

ELD guidance

Frequently Asked Questions: Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service – Technical Specifications

Question:

Will ELD providers have access to the eRODS view of the extracted ELD data?

Guidance:...

How will FMCSA use SMS data as part of the HMSP review process?

FAQ 17: How will FMCSA use SMS data as part of the HMSP review process?

Answer: FMCSA will review the permit holder’s SMS scores monthly to determine if the carrier has exceeded intervention thresholds for either the HM BASIC or any two BASICs besides the HM BASIC for the preceding two...

Determination of DOT Agency Random Testing Pool: When an employee is subject to the alcohol and controlled substance testing rules of more than one DOT agency (e.g., PHMSA & FMCSA), how is it determined which DOT agency’s random testing rate applies to th

Guidance on how to manage dual-agency covered employees.

Determination of DOT Agency Random Testing Pool: When an employee is subject to the alcohol and controlled substance testing rules of more than one DOT agency (e.g., PHMSA & FMCSA), how is it determined which DOT...

Medical Qualification FAQ – Waivers – Q1

 Medical Qualification FAQ – Waivers – Q1

Description: DO CANADIAN DRIVERS WITH LIMB IMPAIRMENTS REQUIRE WAIVER TO OPERATE IN US

FAQ1: Will Canadian drivers with limb impairments be required to obtain a waiver from FMCSA...

How are the recommendations from FMCSA’s study of the HMSP program being implemented?

FAQ 16: How are the recommendations from FMCSA’s study of the HMSP program being implemented?

Answer: FMCSA has separated the initial application requirements from those for maintenance and renewal of a HMSP. Therefore, the conditions set...

ELD FAQ 60: Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service – Technical Specifications

ELD guidance

Frequently Asked Questions: Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service – Technical Specifications

Question:

In the ELD header, should miles driven reflect miles in the current CMV or all CMVs that the driver has operated on the displayed date?...

What two recommendations in the report to Congress are being implemented with this HMSP Program Improvement Implementation policy?

FAQ 15: What two recommendations in the report to Congress are being implemented with this HMSP Program Improvement Implementation policy?

Answer:

a. Fully utilize the SMS as part of the HMSP...

Alternate Drivers and Random Testing: Can an alternate driver be selected for a DOT random test if the driver originally selected is not able to be tested during the selection period?

Provides guidance in the use of alternates to comply with the random testing selections.

Alternate Drivers and Random Testing: Can an alternate driver be selected for a DOT random test if the driver originally selected is not able to be tested during the selection period...

May a bus being operated by a for-hire motor carrier of passengers, under contract with a governmental agency to provide transportation of prisoners in interstate commerce, be allowed to operate with security bars covering the emergency push-out windows a

Section § 393.62: Emergency exits for buses.

Question 1: May a bus being operated by a for-hire motor carrier of passengers, under contract with a governmental agency to provide transportation of prisoners in interstate commerce, be allowed to operate with security...