In last month’s newsletter, we took a glimpse into FMCSA’s regulatory agenda for 2019. Since January is the month the…
Tragically, active shooter situations are occurring with increasing regularity. Scopelitis Transportation Consulting now offers Workplace Violence Prevention and Active Shooter…
In the first month of FY 2019 (i.e, Oct 2018), FMCSA closed 261 enforcement cases against motor carriers, with 76…
In late November 2018, FMCSA used its twitter account to encourage carriers to use its “Crash Preventability Demonstration Program,” and…
As 2018 draws to a close, it’s a good time to glimpse into FMCSA’s regulatory plan for 2019. A review…
In FY 2017, FMCSA awarded more than $360 million in safety grants to the States for roadside inspections, traffic enforcement…
With the ELD mandate in the rear-view mirror for most fleets, many are beginning to evaluate the efficacy of video…
In a recent website posting, FMCSA stated its intent to eliminate the requirement for drivers to complete an annual list…
In late October 2018, an FMCSA official announced the Agency’s recent decision to cancel its flexible sleeper berth pilot program.…
Recently, three top FMCSA officials–Administrator Ray Martinez, Chief Counsel Jim Mullen and Chief Safety Officer Jack Van Steenburg–attended the American…
With the ELD mandate in the rear-view mirror for most fleets, many are beginning to evaluate the efficacy of video…
The number of FMCSA-regulated CDL drivers dropped by more than 77,000 between 2016 and 2017 (from 3,930,943 in 2016 to…