FMCSA Issues Emergency Declaration for Hurricane Relief
The devastation wrought in Florida by Hurricane Ian prompted the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to issue an emergency declaration for commercial vehicles directly assisting in transporting goods and disaster relief services in seven Southeastern states.
Freight Industry Applauds Hutcheson’s Confirmation at FMCSA
The recent Senate confirmation of Robin Hutcheson as administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration prompted praise from groups representing key aspects of the freight industry.
FMCSA Plans Study on Driver Effect of Automated Driving Systems
Federal trucking regulators are planning a study that will examine the effect of human driver factors for Level 2 and Level 3 automated driving systems on commercial trucks.
FMCSA Seeks Input on CDL Third-Party Training, Testing Programs
Expressing concern over commercial driver license issuance delays and possible fraud, regulators are seeking comment on the effectiveness of third-party training and testing programs.
Senate Confirms Hutcheson as FMCSA Administrator
Robin Hutcheson, President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, was easily confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Sept. 22.
FMCSA Wants Input on Extending Its COVID Emergency Declaration
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking public comment on whether the safety and supply chain benefits of its COVID-19 national emergency declaration merit extending the current declaration after it expires Oct. 15.
FHWA Nominee Shailen Bhatt to Appear Before US Senate Panel
President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Federal Highway Administration is scheduled to address this month the U.S. Senate committee on transportation policy.
FMCSA Awards Educational Funds for Veterans, Others to Get CDLs
To help veterans, spouses and active duty military members gain truck driving jobs, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration awarded $3.1 million in grants to 19 community colleges and truck driving schools throughout the country.
US Senate Proposes Fiscal 2023 FMCSA Funds
Senate funding leaders are proposing $873.6 million for federal trucking programs as part of a fiscal 2023 transportation bill.
FMCSA Accepting Carrier Applications for Apprenticeship Driver Pilot
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration as of July 26 is accepting applications from motor carriers interested in participating in the agency’s Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program for 18- to 20-year-old truck drivers to operate interstate.