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Hutcheson Confirmed as FMCSA Administrator

Robin Hutcheson is the first official FMCSA administrator in nearly three years, confirmed by the Senate on Sept. 22.

Summer School Bus Inspections [VIDEO]

It may be summer break, but Newton County (Georgia) School System is already preparing for the 2022-2023 school year. In this video, their school bus fleet is inspected by the Motor Carrier Compliance Division of the Georgia Department of Public Safety to ensure their buses are safe and road-ready on the first day of school!

First Student, Washington Utilities Commission Staff Reach Settlement

First Student admits to 396 safety violations and agrees to a penalty of $188,000 under the agreement. However, the settlement still awaits review by an administrative law judge.

FMCSA Chief Joshi Leaving for NYC Deputy Mayor Job

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration remains without a confirmed administrator with news that Deputy Administrator Meera Joshi is leaving the position to work for New York City's new mayor.

New Jersey School Bus Safety Bills Signed Into Law

The new laws raise fines for offending school bus contractors and require public identification of those contractors so they can't be given future contracts.

How to Prepare for the New Entry-Level Driver Training Rule

New entry-level driver training requirements go into effect on Feb. 7, 2022. Motor carriers that provide CDL training need to prepare now.

5 Things Fleets Need to Know About the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse has been in effect for a little over a year – but there are still some stumbling blocks fleets can run into.

NHTSA Releases Report on Optimal School Bus Seat Belt Use

Findings from “Education on Proper Use of Seat Belts on School Buses” by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that the most crucial factors for effective use are training, education, and enforcement.

FMCSA Extends COVID-19 CDL, Med Card Waiver

Drivers whose commercial licenses, learners' permits, or medical certification cards have expired during the pandemic got extended relief from the federal government on renewals.

FMCSA Proposes New Vision Program

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration wants to eliminate its federal vision exemption waiver program and instead let medical professionals and motor carriers determine whether drivers with limited vision in one eye may drive commercial motor vehicles.

Hutcheson Confirmed as FMCSA Administrator

Summer School Bus Inspections [VIDEO]

First Student, Washington Utilities Commission Staff Reach Settlement

FMCSA Chief Joshi Leaving for NYC Deputy Mayor Job

New Jersey School Bus Safety Bills Signed Into Law

How to Prepare for the New Entry-Level Driver Training Rule

5 Things Fleets Need to Know About the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse

NHTSA Releases Report on Optimal School Bus Seat Belt Use

FMCSA Extends COVID-19 CDL, Med Card Waiver

FMCSA Proposes New Vision Program

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