Tag: FMCSA: Page 72

Channel 19

VIDEO, testimony: Randall Doane of Deaf Truckers United

As FMCSA reps spoke of future routine nature of a medical qualifications exemption program for deaf drivers, Deaf Truckers United members engaged on current problems.

November 1, 2012

Business

Medical exemptions for hearing loss, seizure disorder in the works

Before a group that included several members of the Deaf Truckers United advocacy group, FMCSA’s medical chief Elaine Papp detailed agency efforts on new exemption programs.

October 31, 2012

Business

FMCSA: Expect sleep apnea guidance proposal in near term

At the 2012 Truck Driver Social Media Convention, Elaine Papp, chief of FMCSA’s Medical Programs Division, offered insights on the agency’s plan to introduce official sleep apnea guidance.

October 28, 2012

Business

Brake inspections place 3,248 trucks out of service

Of the 21,255 trucks inspected in mid-September as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Brake Safety Week, 15.3 percent were placed out of service.

October 26, 2012

Business

Another CSA audit in the works

House Reps. John J Duncan (R-Tenn.) and Peter Defazio (D-Ore.) have asked the Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General for an audit on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability program.

October 23, 2012

Overdrive Extra

How to get caught up for the election

The Haul the Vote website provides a great resource for getting registered to vote, seeing who will be on your ballot, and learning about issues inside and outside of trucking.

October 18, 2012

Business

Nationwide enforcement blitz running until Sunday

Officers will check drivers of commercial vehicles for compliance with medical card and hours of service regulations.

October 15, 2012

Business

Agency conclusion of report clashes with institute’s

In response to an ATRI report that determined CSA scores do not accurately portray a carrier’s crash risk, FMCSA says the report actually shows evidence supporting the program’s effectiveness.

October 10, 2012

Business

FMCSA eliminating registrant DOT numbers

If you’re a leased owner-operator and manage your own base plates, your registrant-only DOT number will expire in mid-October.

September 20, 2012

Overdrive Extra

New independents, be forewarned

If FMCSA finds any deficiency, the new entrant has only 15 days to submit a plan of correction, not up to 60 days, as used to be allowed.

September 20, 2012

Voices

Reader offers top 10 regulatory wish list

TruckerPetition.org founder offers her best recommendations to DOT for prioritizing regulatory review.

September 19, 2012

Channel 19

Driver kudos: Pork rinds, bagpipes and making a difference

Two driver-appreciation efforts — by Rudolph Foods and XRS (formerly Xata) — yield interesting results.

September 18, 2012