Another step has been completed in a proposed rulemaking that would allow commercial vehicle drivers with controlled insulin-treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce without…
FMCSA Seeks Comment on Medical Review Report for Proposed Diabetes Rule Read more...
As previously reported by CTA, Transport Canada (TC) amended the reporting requirements found in PART 8 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations for incidents involving Dangerous Goods Shipments…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) have issued a long-awaited proposal to require heavy-duty vehicles be equipped with speed limiting devices…
US Issues Speed Limiter Proposal Read more...
The Medical Review Board of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration outlined its official recommendations to the agency on screening and disqualification criteria for truck drivers who are suspected of…
FMCSA Medical Board Recommendations Could Preview Sleep Apnea Rule Read more...
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Brake Safety Week will take place Sept. 11-17. Law enforcement agencies will conduct inspections on commercial vehicles across North America to look for out-of-adjustment brakes,…
Annual Brake Inspection Program Set for Next Month Read more...
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is in the process of seeking feedback from industry regarding proposed amendments to Regulations under the Customs Act governing Trusted Traveller Programs (TTPs). The…
CBSA Seeking Feedback on Consultations Regarding Trusted Traveller Programs Read more...
Momentum continues to build towards the implementation of a federal ELD mandate in Canada. Late yesterday, Transport Canada released its long-awaited Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) for a proposed mandate that would…
Transport Canada Analysis Shows 2:1 Benefit to Cost Ratio for ELD Mandate Read more...
The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a safety advisory for those who use battery-powered e-cigarettes or vaporizers around commercial vehicles, citing potential hazards including explosions, serious personal…
E-cigs Potential Hazard Around Trucks? Read more...
The Government of Canada has taken another important step towards the introduction of a mandate to require the use of Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) by federally-regulated motor carriers and commercial…
Canada Takes Another Step Towards an ELD Mandate Read more...
