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To serve our customers better, Logistec/TTS makes a point to stay current on all the latest industry news and developments. In an industry such as ours, Logistec/TTS prides itself on knowing about an new regulations, permits, procedures or certifications required for motor carriers. Please check back here often to find out the latest motor carrier news. |
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FMCSA Releases New Shipper, Broker, and Insurer Resources
Article was posted on May 16, 2012
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program is now providing resources specifically geared towards shippers, brokers, and insurers about the agency’s publicly available data. FMCSA makes three sources of safety and compliance data available to the public.
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Final Rules Outline Revocation Authority
Article was posted on May 15, 2012
The FMCSA has issued a final rule that re-promulgates in the Code of Federal Regulations a statutory requirement that FMCSA revoke the operating authority registration of a for-hire motor carrier for failure to comply with safety fitness requirements; if the Agency determines that a motor carrier is “Unfit” based on its Safety Fitness Determination procedures, the Agency must revoke the carrier's operating authority registration.
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FMCSA Rescinds EOBR Mandate
Article was posted on May 14, 2012
According to the Commercial Carrier Journal, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a final rule that formally rescinds its April 2010 final rule concerning electronic onboard recorders for hours-of-service compliance. FMCSA’s action responds to a court decision that vacated the rule that would have mandated EOBRs on all trucks used by certain noncompliant carriers.
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CSA Safety Management System (SMS) Update
Article was posted on May 10, 2012
The CSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) website has been updated with the April 27, 2012 snapshot. Check your safety assessment now at: http://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/sms.
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Feds Change Rules of Practice
Article was posted on April 30, 2012
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) amends its Rules of Practice for Motor Carrier, Intermodal Equipment Provider, Broker, Freight Forwarder, and Hazardous Materials proceedings.
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FMCSA Issues Warning Regarding Fraudulent USDOT Letters
Article was posted on April 04, 2012
According to a warning issued by the FMCSA in March, a new round of fraudulent USDOT letters dated March 16, 2012, are circulating among motor carriers. The letters appear to be from the "U.S. Department of Transportation Procurement Office" and signed by a fictitious name of "Julie Weynel - Senior Procurement Officer."
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FMCSA plans public session to discuss EOBRs, driver harassment
Article was posted on April 01, 2012
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced that it will hold a public listening session on Thursday, April 26, to solicit information, concepts, ideas and comments on electronic onboard recorders and the issue of driver harassment. This session will be held in Bellevue, Wash., and will allow interested persons to present comments, views and relevant new research that FMCSA should consider in development of its Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
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Broker Found Liable of Negligent Hiring
Article was posted on March 28, 2012
In a recent case involving a transportation broker being found liable for the performance of a third party, an Oregon jury awarded plaintiffs $5.2 million against a brokerage company for "negligent hiring."
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Motor Carriers Can Now Preview the First Package of SMS Enhancements
Article was posted on March 27, 2012
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is pleased to announce that motor carriers can now preview the first package of changes to the Safety Measurement System (SMS). FMCSA designed SMS to be improved over time as better technology, new data, and additional analysis become available.
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The National Average Diesel Fuel Price Increases, Tops $4 A Gallon
Article was posted on March 15, 2012
This week's national average price of diesel fuel increased as did the prices in all but one region as well. The current national average for a gallon of diesel is $4.123, an increase of $0.029 from last week. By comparison, the national average price for a gallon of gasoline, which increased as well, is $3.829, an increase of $0.036.
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Senate Passes New Transportation Bill ($100k Broker Bond Provision Included)
Article was posted on March 14, 2012
Today, the United States Senate passed, S. 1813, the “Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act” or MAP-21 on a vote of 74-22. The bill will fund our nation’s transportation and infrastructure projects for the next two years at $109 billion. The TIA supported Fighting Fraud in Transportation Act was included in an amendment offered by Senate Majority Leader Reid and was accepted to be included in the text of the legislation. The bill will now be sent over to the United States House of Representatives for consideration.
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Pee Dee Traffic Club Coming Back to Florence
Article was posted on March 13, 2012
A traffic club is returning to the Pee Dee area (Florence, SC) to facilitate economic growth in our local transportation and logistics industry.
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FMCSA Participates in a Roundtable on CSA
Article was posted on March 09, 2012
Last month, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Administrator Anne Ferro and members of her staff participated in the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Transportation Safety Roundtable to highlight Compliance, Safety, Accountability’s (CSA) positive impact on safety. The session provided FMCSA with an interactive opportunity to present current, accurate information on CSA and correct rumors and myths. The key points are as follows:
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North Carolina to Start Tolling I-95?
Article was posted on February 24, 2012
According to 2/23/12 release from the Commercial Carrier Journal (CCJ), the Federal Highway Administration has granted North Carolina the authority to charge tolls on interstates.
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Spotlight on Vehicle Maintenance BASIC
Article was posted on February 22, 2012
The Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) Website now features the Vehicle Maintenance Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category (BASIC) factsheet. This new factsheet is the fifth in a series of seven to better educate motor carriers, commercial motor vehicle drivers, and other industry stakeholders on CSA’s seven safety categories.
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FMCSA issues final driver hours-of-service rule; truckers warn of greater safety risks on the roads
Article was posted on December 26, 2011
New HOS rule keep the driving limit at 11 hours and set mandatory rest periods during 34-hour "restart" periods.
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Spotlight on the Controlled Substances/Alcohol BASIC
Article was posted on February 14, 2012
The Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) Website now features the Controlled Substances/Alcohol Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category (BASIC) factsheet.
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Fatigued Driving (HOS) BASIC Factsheet
Article was posted on January 30, 2012
The Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) Website now features the Fatigued Driving (Hours-of-Service (HOS)) Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category (BASIC) factsheet. This new factsheet is the second in a series of seven that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released on January 17, 2012 to better educate motor carriers, commercial motor vehicle drivers, and other industry stakeholders on CSA’s seven safety categories.
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January SMS Snapshot Will Incorporate Two SMS Improvements
Article was posted on January 27, 2012
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has enhanced the Safety Measurement System (SMS) Methodology so that it includes violations based on new cell phone use regulations and provides more detailed breakouts of some existing brake, wheel, and coupling regulations.
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Know More Facts about the Unsafe Driving BASIC
Article was posted on January 24, 2012
The Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) Website now features the Unsafe Driving Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category (BASIC) factsheet. This new factsheet is one in a series of seven that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released on January 17, 2012 to better educate motor carriers, commercial motor vehicle drivers, and other industry stakeholders on CSA’s seven safety categories.
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BASIC Factsheets Now Available Online
Article was posted on January 18, 2012
The Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program has just released a new Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category (BASIC) factsheet series on the CSA Outreach Website. These factsheets are targeted for motor carriers and commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers who want to learn more about the agency’s seven BASICs, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) upon which they are based, and how to ensure they comply with those regulations.
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Reminder Commercial Motor Carriers: Update your VMT and PU data now!
Article was posted on January 06, 2012
Did You Know…As a motor carrier, your Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) and Power Unit (PU) data from your Motor Carrier Registration form, known as the MCS-150, are used to calculate your Unsafe Driving and Crash Indicator Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category (BASIC) percentiles.
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Holiday Hours of Operation
Article was posted on December 21, 2011
In observance of Christmas and New Year's holidays, Logistec/TTS will be closed on the following dates:
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Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule
Article was posted on November 22, 2011
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, Logistec/TTS will be closed the following days:
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Friday, November 25, 2011
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2012 UCR Registration Started 10/1/11
Article was posted on October 03, 2011
Registration for the 2012 Unified Carrier Registration period started Saturday, October 1, 2011, and runs through December 31, 2011. Transportation companies, including motor carriers, transportation brokers and freight forwarders, need to file its 2012 UCR registration within the next 90-days.
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NH Emergency Exemption
Article was posted on September 13, 2011
New Hampshire has extended the emergency waiver of IRP and IFTA requirements for ensuring that essential emergency relief supplies, equipment and services reach the impacted areas. The emergency waiver has been extended to September 26, 2011.
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Important I-95 Construction Advisory (South Carolina)
Article was posted on September 06, 2011
Beginning September 12, 2011, the South Carolina Department of Transportation will begin bridge re-decking repairs over Lake Marion on I-95 North Bound in Orangeburg County.
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FMCSA: We Don't Endorse Products
Article was posted on September 02, 2011
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration this week said it has received numerous inquiries regarding companies using aggressive marketing tactics to sell both supervisor training and products, such as logbooks, to carriers. While drivers are required to keep a record of their duty status and outlines a format for that record, FMCSA says it does not sell or endorse companies that market products, such as logbooks, to employers.
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8/31/2011 - FMCSA Releases Independent Evaluation of the CSA Op-Model Test
Article was posted on September 01, 2011
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today released the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) independent evaluation of the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program’s Operational Model Test (Op-Model Test). UMTRI’s findings confirm that CSA substantially improves FMCSA’s enforcement and compliance model. The results confirm that the CSA model enables FMCSA and its State Partners to contact more commercial motor carriers earlier to correct safety problems and ensure compliance with safety regulations in order to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities related to commercial motor vehicles.
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NY Emergency Exemption - Hurricane Irene
Article was posted on August 30, 2011
New York has granted an emergency exemption for utility vehicles traveling into New York for the purpose of assisting with transporting emergency equipment due to Hurricane Irene. Conditions for granting this exemption allow for immediate aid and support to travel through New York to assist in emergency response and recovery efforts. The emergency exemption applies to IRP regulations.
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Indiana Emergency Exemption - Hurricane Irene
Article was posted on August 30, 2011
Indiana has granted an emergency exemption for utility vehicles traveling into Indiana for the purpose of assisting with transporting emergency equipment due to Hurricane Irene. Conditions for granting this exemption allow for immediate aid and support to travel through Indiana to assist other states for emergency response and recovery.
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PA Emergency Waiver Notice for Hurricane Irene
Article was posted on August 27, 2011
Due to Hurricane Irene and its widespread storm damage, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett issued an emergency proclamation on August 26, 2011, for motor carriers engaged in operations necessary to respond to the emergency within Pennsylvania. Motor carriers engaged in emergency assistance will have its hours of service and registration requirements waived.
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VA Weight Waiver Notice for Hurricane Irene
Article was posted on August 26, 2011
Due to recent severe weather from Hurricane Irene, the Virginia Department of Transportation and the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles have jointly issued a temporary waiver of commercial vehicle registration and license agreements, along with normal weight and width restrictions, for the purpose of ensuring that essential emergency relief supplies reach Virginia disaster areas in a timely manner.
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CVSA Brake Safety Week Planned for Sept. 11-17, 2011
Article was posted on August 25, 2011
Mark your calendars for Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Brake Safety week, scheduled for Sept. 11-17. The event is held nationwide by participating members of the CVSA. For more information, visit cvsa.org.
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FMCSA 7/27/11 Update - MC Numbers Now Being Issued
Article was posted on July 27, 2011
The FMCSA is now issuing MC numbers and allowing for updates to authority records. From July 24 to July 26, 2011, the FMCSA was not able to issue new MC #'s or allow for authority updates due to "technical issues", however Logistec/TTS has just learned this problem is now corrected.
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FMCSA Site Down - MC and DOT numbers not being issued
Article was posted on July 26, 2011
The FMCSA has been experiencing technical difficulties with its website since July 24, 2011. As a result no new MC numbers or USDOT numbers have been issued, and no updates to existing registrations can be implemented. The FMCSA is working hard to correct this problem, and they are hopeful their system will be restored soon.
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IRS Gives Truckers Three-Month Extension; Highway Use Tax Return Due Nov. 30
Article was posted on July 18, 2011
From the IRS (7-18-11) - WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today advised truckers and other owners of heavy highway vehicles that their next federal highway use tax return, usually due Aug. 31, will instead be due on Nov. 30, 2011.
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Kentucky Emergency Exemption
Article was posted on July 13, 2011
Effective today, due to widespread electrical outages in the states bordering the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky will refrain from enforcing the following requirements on emergency utility vehicles and their operators:
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US/Mexico Cross-Border Trucking Update
Article was posted on July 13, 2011
Salvador Monroy Andrade, Director, Cross-Border Motor Carrier Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Administration, issued an update recently regarding US and Mexico Cross-Border trucking.
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Indiana Emergency Exemption
Article was posted on July 13, 2011
Indiana will grant an emergency exemption to Utility vehicles traveling into Indiana, due to extenuating circumstances, through Monday, July 18, 2011.
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$100,000 Broker Bond Soon Required?
Article was posted on June 27, 2011
The "Fighting Fraud in Transportation Act 2011," which specifically addresses the required broker bond limit, has been introduced by Congressmen Carnhan and Guinta last week in Congress. The "Fighting Fraud in Transportation Act 2011" has the support of TIA, OOIDA, and the ATA.
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Congress Extends Highway Authorization
Article was posted on June 24, 2011
From our friends at the Commercial Carrier Journal...Congress on Thursday, March 3, passed a long-term extension of the surface transportation authorization, ensuring that the federal government will continue to fund infrastructure and safety programs through the end of September.
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IRS 2290 HVUT Clarification
Article was posted on June 20, 2011
The Internal Revenue Service provided the following information for clarification regarding the Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT), according to our friends at International Registration Plan, Inc (IRP).
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Form 2290 Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) Status Update
Article was posted on June 15, 2011
The Internal Revenue Service has issued a status update for Form 2290 Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT). Section 4481 of the IRS imposes a tax on the use of heavy highway vehicles. Under current law, this tax is set to expire after September 30, 2011, unless Congress extends the tax.
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CVSA Roadcheck Info
Article was posted on June 07, 2011
Roadcheck 2011, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 72-hour safety blitz, starts today and runs thru June 9, 2011. Roadcheck is the largest targeted enforcement program on commercial vehicles in the world, with approximately 14 trucks or buses being inspected every minute, on average, throughout North America.
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DOT's "Click It or Ticket" Campaign back for Memorial Day Weekend
Article was posted on May 27, 2011
As drivers prepare for the long Memorial Day travel weekend, the U.S. Department of Transportation on Thursday, May 26, announced the 2011 “Click It or Ticket” mobilization with a reminder about the severe risks of driving unbelted, day or night, according to the Commercial Carrier Journal.
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Surprise Safety Inspections
Article was posted on May 16, 2011
FMCSA state and local law enforcement officials surprised nearly 3,000 passenger carriers with unannounced safety inspections last month. The unannounced inspections resulted in 262 vehicles and 156 drivers being issued "Out of Service" violations. Passenger carriers need to be prepared for these unexpected inspections, especially now with the FMCSA's increased emphasis on roadway and passenger safety.
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No Authorities Issued for Three Consecutive Days
Article was posted on March 23, 2011
Due to technical difficulties with the FMCSA system there have been no authorities (MC Number) granted as of 03.18.2011.
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FMCSA Cargo Filing Requirement Terminated
Article was posted on March 22, 2011
As of 03.21.2011, only household good (HHG) carriers and HHG freight forwarders need to show proof of cargo filings (BMC-34).
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FMCSA to do away with Cargo Filing Requirement
Article was posted on February 15, 2011
Effective March 21, 2011, common carriers and freight forwarders will no longer be required to show proof of cargo filing (BMC 34).
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Logistec/TTS will be closed on January 10, 2011
Article was posted on January 10, 2011
Logistec/TTS will be closed on Monday, January 10, 2011, for inclement weather.
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New Year's Holiday
Article was posted on December 29, 2010
Logistec/TTS will be closed on Friday, December 31, 2010 for New Year’s holiday observance.
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Proposal to Prohibit Hand-Held Cell Phone Usage
Article was posted on December 22, 2010
On December 17, 2010 the U.S. Department of Transportation proposed a safety regulation that will ban truck and bus drivers from using hand-held cell phones while driving a commercial motor vehicle.
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Christmas Holiday
Article was posted on December 21, 2010
Logistec/TTS will be closed on Thursday, December 23, 2010 (close at 12 PM) and Friday, December 24, 2010 for Christmas Eve Observance.
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CSA Program Launched
Article was posted on December 15, 2010
On December 13, 2010 the FMCSA launched the new CSA program.
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Thanksgiving Holiday
Article was posted on November 22, 2010
Logistec/TTS will be closed on Thursday, November 24, 2010 and Friday, November 25, 2010 for Thanksgiving Observance.
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FMCSA to Discuss CSA 2010 on Satellite Radio
Article was posted on November 17, 2010
The FMCSA will discuss about the CSA 2010 implementation and the program details via Sirius XM Satellite Radio.
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2011 UCR Recommended Filing Date
Article was posted on November 02, 2010
According to the state of Indiana, the 2011 Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Fees are due by November 30, 2010.
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CSA 2010 Launch Date
Article was posted on October 29, 2010
The anticipated launch date for Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 (CSA2010) system is December 05, 2010.
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2011 UCR Renewals Released October 15, 2010
Article was posted on October 15, 2010
The 2011 UCR registration renewal period began October 15, 2010.
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Logistec/TTS Phone Service
Article was posted on September 24, 2010
Logistec/TTS's phone service will temporarily be offline from 4pm to 5 pm on Monday, September 27, 2010, to accomodate new carrier service.
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2011 UCR Collections to Begin in October 2010
Article was posted on September 16, 2010
Although the 2010 UCR fee collection did not begin until May 2010, the UCR board has already released a scheduled date for 2011 UCR fee collection.
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PA Rural Route Enforcement
Article was posted on August 31, 2010
The Pennsylvania State Police recently conducted a one day enforcement that targeted commercial vehicles traveling on rural roads and non-interstate highways.
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Connecticut DMV Eliminate IRP Stickers
Article was posted on August 20, 2010
As of August 2010, the Department of Motor Vehicles in Connecticut will no longer issue vehicle registration stickers.
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CSA 2010 Basic Ratings Established
Article was posted on August 18, 2010
As of August 16, 2010, CSA 2010 data preview has been updated to provide carriers with a percentile score and a BASIC rating.
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FMCSA Cargo Tank Rollover Prevention
Article was posted on August 04, 2010
On August 3, 2010, the FMCSA released a Cargo Tank Driver Rollover Prevention Video that focuses on areas that cause rollover of cargo tanks.
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Arizona DOT Furlough Dates
Article was posted on August 02, 2010
Please be aware that the Arizona Department of Transportation's Motor Carrier Licensing offices in Phoenix and Tucson will be closed on August 20th, September 17th, November 26th and December 23rd of this year.
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GA Intrastate Carriers Now Required to Pay UCR Fees
Article was posted on July 15, 2010
Effective July 15, 2010, the state of Georgia is enforcing a law passed in October 2009 that requires all Georgia intrastate motor carriers to pay Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) fees.
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UCR Enforcement Begins July 15, 2010
Article was posted on July 13, 2010
Get ready...UCR Enforcement will begin July 15, 2010. Carriers will need to be current with their UCR fees. DOT officers will begin enforcing UCR fees for the 2010 period. In addition, DOT officers will review and enforce unpaid UCR fees from the 2008 and 2009 year periods.
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End of 2nd Quarter 2010 Tax Reporting
Article was posted on July 01, 2010
All carriers over 26,000 lbs are required to submit their Fuel Tax and Weight Distance Taxes to their base state prior to July 31, 2010, in order to avoid any penalties.
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CSA 2010 Update
Article was posted on June 25, 2010
CSA 2010 was originally set to roll out in July this year. However, the FMCSA announced in April that it will postpone the release date to November 30, 2010.
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New Law May Make EOBR's a Requirement
Article was posted on June 01, 2010
All carriers with severe hours-of-service violations will be forced to install EOBR’s (electronic onboard recorders) in their vehicles. The FMCSA hopes to make the rule effective by June 4, 2012...
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IFTA Audits Tips
Article was posted on October 01, 2009
Each motor carrier that is required to report fuel taxes should retain five years of fuel tax records. Usually carriers will only maintain four years of past fuel tax records for IFTA audit purposes.
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UIIA Equipment Providers Beware!
Article was posted on September 22, 2009
The FMCSA has ruled that starting December 2009, Intermodal Equipment providers must maintain proper USDOT safety specs and inspections on their chasis.
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UCR Fee Increase Proposed...Will It Pass?
Article was posted on September 03, 2009
On September 3, 2009, the FMCSA published a Notice of Rulemaking on the 2010 UCR Fee Schedule…much to the transportation industry’s dismay.
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New Entrant Audit Failures...Could It Be You?
Article was posted on August 26, 2009
Starting December 16, 2009, any motor carrier that fails to comply with any one of the 16 deficiencies list by the FMCSA will cause the carrier to automatically fail the safety audit.
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Diesel Prices Continue to Climb
Article was posted on April 25, 2008
For the first time last week the price of diesel fuel crossed the $4 price mark. For week ending April 25, 2008, the national average retail price of a gallon of diesel soared 8.4 cents to yet another record high of $4.143.
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2008 Unified Carrier Registration in Effect
Article was posted on May 01, 2008
Some states will begin its 2008 UCR enforcement as early as May 1, 2008. All states however will begin its enforcement by June 1, 2008.
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NYHUT - Decal Disappears But Registration Remains
Article was posted on March 01, 2007
Carriers no longer receive a NYHUT decal for the cab of their trucks however the registration requirement is still very much in place.
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Unified Carrier Registration
Article was posted on September 10, 2007
Effective September 10, 2007, the states and federal government implemented the new UCR program. ALL motor carriers will now be required to pay UCR fees.
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Form 2290
Article was posted on June 01, 2007
This Highway Heavy Use tax runs from June through July for all trucks over 55,000 lbs GVW. This summer, get your paperwork ready by contacting Logistec/TTS and requesting the required Application and Service Listing forms.
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