From the days of buckboard wagons to the modern trucks operating today, the trucking industry has continued to play a vital role in our nation's economy. However, the job can be stressful and wear on drivers over time.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is establishing the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, mandated by the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) highway bill of 2012. Motor carrier registration begins in the fall of 2019, with full compliance effective January 6, 2020.

Cybercrime is one of the fastest-growing types of crime in the world, and it’s not just limited to large retailers or financial services companies. Businesses of all sizes, including motor carriers and owner operators, face the risk of cyber loss.

FMCSA published on Wednesday, August 14, the Hours of Service Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). The FMCSA is accepting public comment on the proposed HOS changes now.

When dash cameras were first introduced and fleets started installing them, not everyone was happy. If I had a nickel for every time I heard a driver say they would quit if someone put a camera in their truck, well, I would have a lot of nickels. At the time, I understood that viewpoint and, in some instances, shared it myself. But my how times have changed.