The FMCSA announces that it is increasing the minimum annual percentage rate for random controlled substances testing for drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) requiring a commercial driver’s license (CDL) from the current rate of 25 percent of the average…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on changes to hours of service (HOS) rules to increase safety on America’s roadways by updating existing regulations for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers.
“This proposed rule seeks to enhance safety by giving America’s commercial drivers more flexibility while maintaining the safety limits on driving time,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao.
“FMCSA wants drivers and all CMV stakeholders to share their thoughts and opinions on the proposed changes to hours of service rules that we are putting forward today. We listened directly to the concerns of drivers for rules that are safer and have more flexibility—and we have acted. We encourage everyone to review and comment on this proposal,” said FMCSA Administrator Raymond P. Martinez.
Dear Members of the Specialized Carriers & Riggers Conference: Below is the latest version of our draft Oversize and Overweight Special Permit rules that will be going to ODPC. Please review and let us know if you see any potential…
Greenbelt, Maryland (June 4, 2019) – Starting today, June 4, 2019, commercial motor vehicle inspectors will conduct inspections of large trucks and motorcoaches for 72 hours as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA) International Roadcheck annual enforcement initiative.…
PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey today signed Arizona’s fiscally conservative, balanced budget. The plan, passed by lawmakers late on Monday night, makes major investments in education, law enforcement, health care and infrastructure and brings the state’s Rainy Day Fund to a record…
Phoenix, AZ – On April 13, 2019 the Arizona Trucking Association held its annual Truck Driving Championship (TDC) at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Over 175 drivers participated in this year‘s event, many of which have millions of miles of accident free…
MAG Launches 10-Minute Survey to Plan the Region’s Transportation Future PHOENIX (March 5, 2019)—Seeing red from your daily commute? Whether it’s red taillights or the red haze of frustration, 10 minutes is all it takes to…
As the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway interchange with Interstate 10 emerges in west Phoenix, construction of the remaining ramps will require several weekend and overnight closures of I-10 during the first half of 2019, according to the Arizona Department…
For Immediate Release Arizona Trucking Association Announces Legislative Endorsements for 2018 Tolleson, AZ – The Arizona Trucking Association Political Action Committee is proud to announce its first round of legislative endorsements for the 2018 Primary Election. The following recommendations are…
Phoenix, AZ – The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research organization, has just released the update to its renowned Crash Predictor Model, which statistically quantifies the likelihood of future crash involvement based on specific truck driving…