ELD exemption requests: film production haulers, farm equipment dealers
Two more exemption requests from the electronic logging device mandate have been filed by the Motion Picture Association of America and the Western Equipment Dealers Association. Both requests seek full exemptions from the use of ELDs.
FMCSA extends charter for safety advisory committee
The MCSAC is designed to provide FMCSA with advice and recommendations on motor carrier safety programs and regulations. The committee is made up of 20 voters from safety advocacy, safety enforcement, labor and industry stakeholders.
New FMCSA guidance allows states to accept commercial learner’s permit applications from any out-of-state drivers
The guidance issued this week is in line with FMCSA’s final rule issued Oct. 13, 2016, that amended CDL regulations to ease the transition of military personnel into the trucking industry. Previously, states could only accept out-of-state applications from military personnel, but the new guidance applies to all drivers.