The rule has been brought up from time to time and much study has been done regarding its impact on the industry.
As of September this year it seems as though they have made their final determinations and reinstated it. This is according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) website.
However, if I read correctly there have been a few amendments to it. So I would highly recommend doing a little research and making sure you fully understand it and comply without creating more trucking industry issues for your business to deal with.
2. Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA)
It seems 2014 was a good year for pushing through regulations. Many of which were done to reduce trucking industry issues, but some would argue they create new ones. Kind of like finding a solution without knowing what the problem is.
The FMCSA created the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) initiative. In regards to trucking industry issues, the CSA’s goal is to reduce vehicular accidents, reduce injuries and fatalities, and help make the roads safer for all travellers. Obviously their main focus is on commercial trucks and buses.
