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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMarch 25, 2020

FMCSA Issues Waiver for Some CDL Deadlines

 The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s waiver postpones deadlines for some regulations applicable to CDL holders to June 30 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2020

FMCSA's Drug and Alcohol Database IDs Nearly 8K Abuse Violations

The federal agency releases data showing that its Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse detected and identified nearly 8,000 positive substance abuse tests of commercial drivers since Jan. 6.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 4, 2020

Update: FMCSA Officially Extends ELDT Compliance Deadline

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration officially delays the deadline for the final rule "Minimum Training Requirements for Entry-Level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators" from Feb. 7, 2020, to Feb. 7, 2022. The agency released the official notice on Feb. 4.

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Newsby StaffOctober 14, 2019

FMCSA Opens Registration for CDL Drug and Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse

The federal agency’s clearinghouse will contain records of violations of FMCSA’s drug and alcohol testing program by commercial drivers, including school bus drivers.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserAugust 20, 2019

NASDPTS Responds to Proposed Training Compliance Extension

The association voices support for FMCSA extending the compliance date on entry-level driver training certification and suggests including other provisions in the delay.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJuly 18, 2019

FMCSA Proposes Delay on Some ELDT Provisions, Bans Drivers Convicted of Human Trafficking

The federal agency announces plans to delay certain Entry Level Driver Training rule provisions and bans drivers convicted of human trafficking from operating a commercial vehicle.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2019

Feds Issue Final Rule Aiming to Cut Costs on CDL Upgrades

The FMCSA amends Entry-Level Driver Training regulations to no longer require Class B CDL holders who want to upgrade to a Class A CDL to get the same training as individuals who have never held a CDL.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 22, 2018

New Administrator Confirmed for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Raymond Martinez is cleared by the Senate to lead FMCSA. The National School Transportation Association says it looks forward to working with him.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJune 6, 2017

Feds Drop Proposal on Motor Carrier Insurance Increases

FMCSA had requested comment about raising minimum insurance requirements for commercial operators. The National School Transportation Association praises the withdrawal of the proposal.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 27, 2017

FMCSA Withdraws Proposal on Safety Fitness Determination

The agency had proposed a new method for rating motor carriers’ safety fitness. NSTA says the approach was “based on a flawed CSA system and inconsistent data.”

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