New federal rule for entry-level CDL training goes into effect in February New federal rule for entry-level CDL training goes into effect in February Pam / Tuesday, August 3, 2021 0 118658 Article rating: 4.0 New federal requirements for entry-level driver training for the commercial driver license (CDL) go into effect on Feb. 7. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations for entry-level driver training (ELDT) for CDL licenses were mandated under the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21 Century Act (MAP-21). ELDT regulations establish the baseline for training required for entry-level drivers. They apply to anyone: seeking a Class A or Class B CDL for the first time upgrading an existing Class B CDL to Class A CDL obtaining a first-time school bus (S), passenger (P) or hazardous materials (H) endorsement. Read more
FMCSA rep visits ATSSA HQ to talk initiatives FMCSA rep visits ATSSA HQ to talk initiatives National organization works to increase safety for CMVs and buses SuperUser Account / Wednesday, April 24, 2019 0 4811 Article rating: No rating Last month, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Virginia Division Administrator Craig Feister spoke at ATSSA headquarters in Fredericksburg, Virginia about the main objectives of the administration and the agency’s areas of focus. Read more
New Jersey transportation official tapped by Trump to head FMCSA New Jersey transportation official tapped by Trump to head FMCSA SuperUser Account / Monday, October 16, 2017 0 3795 Article rating: 4.0 President Trump announced plans to nominate Raymond Martinez to be the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Sept. 26. Read more
17May2022 Traffic fatalities rose an estimated 10.5% in 2021, reach 16-year high, NHTSA reports Tuesday, May 17, 2022 Read more