Pennsylvania has repealed its post-accident drug and alcohol testing requirement that was at Section 3756 of the PA vehicle code. It has replaced it with a provision that states, “The department shall promulgate regulations consistent with 49 CFR 382.303 (relating to post-accident testing).” As you recall from earlier newsletters, PA’s vehicle code, at Section 3756, […]
Read MoreA Supreme Court Justice declined to define “pornography”, instead noting, “But I know it when we see it”. This appears to the FMCSA’s approach to “personal conveyance” in their proposed guidance. “Personal conveyance” has long been an issue in our industry. How far? How much time? From where? To where? “Personal conveyance” has had as […]
Read More ELD, FMCSA, Personal Conveyance, Trucking Law, trucking regs, trucking regulationsIn-cab cameras are becoming the norm. Drivers are frequently purchasing their own cameras if their company does not have a program. In today’s “Youtube” world, video evidence is invaluable. Rear-facing cameras present the next hurdle for acceptance. Many driver’s balk at the thought of being “under constant surveillance”. This is an unfortunate misunderstanding and misses […]
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