The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced it plans to repeal the High Priority Fleet and Drayage Fleet provisions under the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulation with a formal proposal due by October 31, 2025, and final action required by August 31, 2026. The repeal is due to legal challenges from various states, spearheaded by … Continue reading “California to Repeal High-Priority and Drayage Fleet Provisions”
A safe transport trip doesn’t end with good driving. It also depends on how the cargo is handled before, during, and after transportation. Defensive driving training should involve teaching truckers the skills to load, secure, and protect cargo in a way that prevents damage, loss, and theft. Improperly loaded or unsecured cargo can compromise vehicle … Continue reading “Defensive Driving Training Part III: Cargo Handling & Security”
In addition to mastering safe driving skills, professional truck drivers must navigate a complex web of regulations designed to protect drivers, the public, and the integrity of the transportation industry. Defensive driving training should go beyond behind-the-wheel skills to include a strong foundation in regulatory compliance. In the following article of our “Defensive Driving” series, … Continue reading “Defensive Driving Training Part II: Regulatory Compliance for Truckers”
In late May, at a trucking event in Austin, Texas, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy signed an order introducing updated enforcement measures to bolster compliance with English language requirements for commercial truck drivers. Under the new directive, commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers who do not meet the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s … Continue reading “FMCSA Releases New Guidance Enforcing English Proficiency”
California’s AB 5 legislation requires applying the “ABC test” to determine if workers in the state are employees or independent contractors for purposes of the Labor Code. Under the ABC test, a worker is considered an employee and not an independent contractor unless the hiring entity satisfies all three of the following conditions: Free from … Continue reading “California’s AB 5 Independent Contractor Rule Upheld by Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals”
California’s Labor Secretary’s office recently published a chart outlining the B2B (business-to-business) exemption criteria in the motor carrier industry. The chart lists the 12 criteria for an owner-operator contractor (service provider) to be considered independent instead of an employee. The classification of truck drivers as independent contractors or employees has been a longstanding issue, further … Continue reading “Inside the B2B Exemption Chart for Motor Carrier Industry”
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) announced its support of congressional legislation introduced in late March that repeals a World War I-era federal excise tax (FET) on the purchase of new trucks, tractors, and trailers. The FET adds a significant cost to purchasing commercial vehicles and has been widely criticized by trucking industry leaders and policymakers … Continue reading “Transportation Industry Supports Eliminating the Federal Excise Tax for New Trucks, Tractors & Trailers”
California’s Basic Inspection of Terminal (BIT) program mandates 90-day inspections on any commercial motor vehicle (CMV) over 10,001 pounds. During a BIT inspection, the following are examined: steering systems, brakes, wiper blades (must work and not be worn out), wheels and tire tread depth (must be within legal limits), mirrors, functioning lights, defroster, and others. … Continue reading “Inside California’s Basic Inspection of Terminal (BIT) Program, Upcoming CTA Webinar Covers Requirements”
It’s difficult for motor carriers to remain on top of qualification recordkeeping requirements on your truck drivers. Multiple regulatory areas include driver investigation, drug and alcohol testing, MVRs, and more. Additionally, your drivers may operate different classes of vehicles, which impacts their qualification requirements. To help you stay current, compliance experts J.J. Keller developed a DQ … Continue reading “Stay Updated on Truck Driver Qualification Recordkeeping Requirements”
Most recently, the trucking industry has faced an alarming rise in fraudulent Certificates of Insurance (COIs) used by motor carriers to secure loads. This growing trend threatens the integrity of brokerages and the financial and operational security of the entire supply chain. Fake or altered COI documents presented by motor carriers are used to falsely … Continue reading “Beware of Fraudulent Certificates of Insurance”
