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FMCSA adds phone use violations to CSA

February 3, 2012

Five texting and cell phone use violations will now contribute the highest (10 points) weighted severity to carriers’ numerical rankings.

CSA and Tire Basics

December 1, 2011

Stay out of trouble with the DOT through careful inspections and diligent routine maintenance.

Brake out-of-service rate up

November 17, 2011

14.2 percent, of vehicles were placed OOS for brakes overall, up from 13.5 percent in 2010.

CVSA: Brakes top out-of-service violations

September 9, 2011

CVSA inspectors will focus on brakes in Canada, the United States and Mexico.

Speakout

August 7, 2011

Truckers weigh in on the pay scale model, sleep apnea, hours of service regulations and other issues.

LogBook

August 5, 2011

Driver data could go public, U.S. and Mexico sign trucking deal, broker regulatory bill reintroduced and other industry news items are featured.

Lowest out-of-service in Roadcheck history

July 8, 2011

Nearly 8,000 CVSA and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration inspectors performed 70,712 truck and bus inspections.

FMCSA inspector charged with bribery

June 23, 2011

Court charged agent sold a driver a CVSA sticker knowing the vehicle lacked the corresponding inspection.

LogBook

June 2, 2011

Hours comment deadline extended, lawmakers protest cross-border plan, bill would allow truck safety tax credit, FMCSA issues CDL amendments and other industry news items are featured.

Roadcheck to focus on hours of service, movers

May 26, 2011

Roadcheck will emphasize checking driver logbooks and underscore to drivers the importance of maintaining their logbooks.
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