FleetOwner-With a new year comes new laws and regulations. The trucking industry could see some changes to vehicles, how drivers are drug tested, and how carriers work with owner-operators. Here are some issues fleets should follow in 2023.
Land Line-The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will begin requiring all of its certified medical examiners to pass a recertification test every 10 years.
In a notice published in the Federal Register, the agency announced that it is implementing a regulatory requirement for medical examiners on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners. In order to maintain their certification, medical examiners must complete refresher training every five years and pass a recertification test 10 years after being certified.
WXYZ.com- This week, Truckers Against Traffickingis teaming up with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Allianceand Michigan State Police to spread awareness about human trafficking.
Random tips are often what could save someone’s life. According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, nearly 300 cases and over 400 victims were identified from calls in Michigan.
Commercial Carriers Journal- The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) recently announced dates for several of its annual enforcement campaigns next year, including International Roadcheck May 16-18.
Transport Topics- Research conducted at an interstate rest stop along a busy East Coast freight corridor found that truckers are missing out on open parking spaces due to a lack of visibility into what’s available, and drivers’ perception based on trucks already parked along the side of the highway that all spots are taken.
FleetOwner- Drum or disc? If there’s one thing on commercial vehicles that operations and maintenance professionals need to understand, it’s braking systems. The good news is that fleets that keep up to date with the latest braking technology, as well as related preventive maintenance and inspections, shouldn’t lose any sleep over brake issues.
Commercial Carriers Journal- Among the concerns with truly driverless trucks is how it can safely travel on slick and wet roads or handle a catastrophic failure when a person isn't onboard to judge and compensate for hazardous conditions.
Autonomous tech developers are using data collected by the tires to predict when a problem might arise and making tire problems part of their platform's fail safe protocols.
The Soy Transportation Coalition is promoting the use of soy-based grease pads that offer easy and clean application in an environmentally sustainable product. Not only do these grease pads eliminate the waste, they also help to support farmers.
The Coalition is providing these pads at no cost to truckers and trucking companies in return for feedback. If interested, please contact Hanna Campbell at the Michigan Soybean Committee.Hcampbell@Michigansoybean.org.
