FMCSA Establishes National Training Standards for New Truck and Bus Drivers

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced a Final Rule establishing comprehensive national minimum training standards for entry-level commercial truck and bus operators seeking to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or...

The Certification of Training Programs Report

Pursuant to section 32708 of MAP-21, FMCSA was required to prepare a report that “describes the feasibility, benefits, and costs of establishing a system of certification of public and private schools and of motor carriers and motorcoach operators that provide motorcoach driver training.” ...

Household Goods Consumer Protection Working Group: Membership Solicitation

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice, request for applications and nominations to the Household Goods Consumer Protection Working Group.

SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its intent to establish the Household Goods (HHG) Consumer Protection Working...

Household Goods Consumer Protection Working Group Members

Jennifer M. Gartlan

Deputy Director, Office of Consumer Affairs & Dispute Resolution Services (ADA)

Federal Maritime Commission

Washington, DC

Francisco Acuna

President/CEO DOT Compliance Investigations

Spring Hill, FL

Gabriel Myer

Attorney...

Household Goods Consumer Protection Working Group

Purpose: The HHG Working Group’s purpose is to develop recommendations on how to best convey to consumers relevant information on Federal laws concerning the interstate transportation of HHG by motor carriers.

Membership: The membership of the HHG Working Group must be comprised of...

FMCSA Analysis, Research, and Technology Sessions at the 96th Annual Transportation Research Board (TRB) Meeting

FMCSA Seeks Comment on Alternative Medical Examiner Certification Process for Department of Veterans Affairs Physicians

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is proposing amendments to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to establish an alternate process for qualified physicians employed in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to be listed on the agency’s National Registry of...

FMCSA Establishes National Drug and Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse for Commercial Truck and Bus Drivers

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced a final rule that establishes a national drug and alcohol clearinghouse for commercial truck and bus drivers.  The clearinghouse database will serve as a central repository...

FMCSA Declares Idaho Truck Driver to be an Imminent Hazard to Public Safety

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared Idaho-licensed truck driver Justin Dennis to be an imminent hazard to public safety and has ordered him not to operate any commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce.  Dennis...

Final Rule: Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

A brief overview of FMCSA’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Final Rule, including information on reporting, querying, and fees.