Despite rescheduling discussions, marijuana remains a Schedule I drug and Department of Transportation testing and enforcement requirements have not changed This past December the President of the United States issued an Executive Order to reschedule marijuana from a schedule I drug to a schedule III drug. This announcement has led to widespread confusion—about whether [...]
Commercial Drivers need to be aware of drug and alcohol testing requirements post accident A blanket of sparkling white snow can be beautiful to look at, but it is often less enjoyable to drive through. With snowy and icy road conditions now that winter is upon us, commercial driver accidents can increase, which means [...]
Failing an English language proficiency test will put drivers out-of-service. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA) has recently decided to crack down and increase enforcement of the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for commercial drivers in the United States. This stemmed from an executive order from current President Trump. Section 391.11(b)(2) of the [...]
FMCSA has a new login portal for users If you use the FMCSA government portal for any of your business, you will need to update how you login to access your services and account. Going forward you will access the portal through a Login.Gov account instead of your current FMCSA portal username and password. [...]
July 1 sees changes to flagging requirements for Virginia oversize loads Virginia is changing how oversize loads need to be marked for transport as of July 1, 2023. There are two changes: Non-commercial vehicle: When the load on any vehicle exceeds four feet or more beyond the rear of the bed or body of [...]
Travel no longer restricted for non-U.S. residents entering the United States The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has just announced that all U.S. Covid-19 vaccination restrictions will be dropped at the United States land and ferry borders starting May 12. As per the release from the DHS “Beginning May 12, 2023, DHS will no [...]
Applications for authorities will no longer be able to be undismissed after 90-days Heads up! The FMCSA is cracking down on requests for operating authority’s that go beyond 90-days. If your application goes beyond the 90-day period and you miss any pertinent paperwork, your motor carrier operating authority request will be dismissed and you [...]
Connecticut adds a monthly Highway Use Fee permits starting January 2023 And another state joins the Highway Use Fee group. Connecticut has just announced that they will be requiring applicable motor vehicles to apply for Highway Use Permit, and file monthly thereafter. This will be effective starting January 1, 2023. This will apply to [...]
FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse rules Updated March 2023 The FMCSA has had the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse up and operational since January 6, 2020. Three years later what does that mean for those with a CDL or employ CDL drivers? First, what is the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse? As per the FMCSA Clearinghouse [...]
New York filing requirements for Highway Use Tax have updated The State of New York’s Department of Taxation and Finance has recently released a new bulletin regarding NY Highway Use Tax filing requirements. If you have been issued a Highway Use Tax (HUT) or an automotive fuel carrier certificate of registration (C of R) [...]
