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FMCSA Clearinghouse

What is the FMCSA Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse? A secure, online database that will give employers and other authorized users real-time information about commercial driver’s license (CDL) and commercial leraner’s permit (CLP) holders’ drug and alcohol program … Continue reading

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New CSA 2010 Changes

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has made some changes to the Safety Measurement System (SMS) Methodology which include violations based on new cell phone use regulations.  They now provide more details on breakouts, some existing brake, wheel and … Continue reading

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Drivers of CMV’s: Restricting the Use of Cell Phones.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, DOT have compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions regarding the new Cell Phone Restrictions for CMV Drivers.  Click here to learn more.

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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration revises HOS for commercial truck drivers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, FMCSA, revises the house of service (HOS) for commercial truck drivers.  New regulations limit truck drivers to 70 hours a week behind the wheel.  Read more here

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FMCSA requires supervisors of CDL drivers to take 60 minutes of training…

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s, FMCSA, drug and alcohol testing requirements require supervisors of CDL drivers to take 60 minutes of training on the symptoms of alcohol abuse and another 60 minutes of training on the symptoms of controlled … Continue reading

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FMCSA publish rule on hand-held cell phone ban for Commercial Drivers

The U.S. Dept. of Transportation, DOT, has set 1/3/12 as the date of the new hand-held cell phone ban.  The rule issued by both the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, FMCSA, and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, PHMSA, … Continue reading

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Need help with CSA 2010?

Contact CRS Wisconsin today, your CSA 2010 consultants.  715-267-3142.

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Wisconsin CSA 2010 starts on December 1.

Many companies will be receiving warning letters from the Wisconsin DOT regarding the start of CSA 2010.   If you receive a CSA 2010 deficiency warning letter, contact Compliance Regulatory Services (CRS) your CSA 2010 experts specializing in consulting trucking companies.  … Continue reading

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Are you in compliance with CSA 2010?

CSA 2010 will go into effect in the state of Wisconsin in December, 2010.  Are you in compliance with CSA 2010?  What your company and your drivers do will affect your ratings.  The following should be done to prepare for CSA … Continue reading

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CSA 2010 Data Rating Available

CSA 2010 ratings are available on the CSA website.  Use your DOT number and assigned PIN number to review your ratings.  Here is the link to the page where you can enter your DOT number for more information about CSA … Continue reading

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