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…
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.…
CVSA will hold its Industry Roadside Inspection Course – Driver Requirements at the Arizona Trucking Association in Tolleson, Arizona, on Feb. 4-8, 2019.
The focus of the training will be on all regulatory driver-related roadside requirements and out-of-service conditions. This course includes information on regulatory definitions, intrastate vs. interstate operations, commercial driver’s license (CDL) and driver qualification requirements, hazardous materials, hours-of-service rules, annual inspections on commercial motor vehicles and the DataQ filing process.
This course will provide industry with the necessary training to better understand the roadside regulatory requirements. The goal of the training is to provide course attendees with the tools and knowledge to achieve compliance with the roadside safety regulations and a better understanding of the relationship between regulatory requirements and out-of-service conditions.
CVSA Member fee is $995.00 – non CVSA Member fee is $1195.00
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The deadline for course registration is Friday, Jan. 25, 2019.
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…
The Notices of Final Rulemaking for the Motor Carrier Rules CFR Update and CDL physical/Haz Mat Endorsement rule updates were published in the May 25, 2018 Arizona Administrative Register. The Notice for the CDL physical/Haz Mat changes begins on page…
FMCSA Announces Clarifying Regulatory Guidance for Transportation of Agricultural Commodities, Personal Conveyance By Dan Horvath Director, Safety Policy | American Trucking Associations On Thursday, May 31, 2017, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced new regulatory guidance clarifying the longstanding…
Governor Ducey Signs Law Changing the Definition of an Intrastate Commercial Motor Vehicle On May 16, 2018, Governor Doug Ducey signed House Bill 2455 (HB2455) into law. The new law becomes effective on August 3, 2018. This bill changes the…
Arizona Trucking Association Announces Winners of the 2018 Arizona Truck Driving Championship On April 14, 2018, the Arizona Trucking Association held its annual Truck Driving Championship (TDC) at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Over 146 drivers participated in this year‘s event. Many…
Phoenix, AZ – The Arizona Transportation Education Foundation (ATEF) is proud to announce the completion of a $24,415 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) for FY201. The grant allows ATEF to continue its mission to advocate for…
ADOT requests companies and drivers to fill out the truck parking survey below The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is undertaking a study of truck parking problems in Arizona and needs your input. The study will propose a set of…