There’s no shortage of heated opinions in trucking, but few topics spark CB chatter and policy battles like speed limiters. Supporters call them a safety breakthrough. Critics — like me — call them a dangerous oversimplification. I’ve lived the downside firsthand. Years ago, I was assigned a truck capped at 55 mph because my Michigan-based […]
Prolog to this post. My first ‘big truck’ job was with a small regional fast freight expediter based in Michigan. At the time – Michigan max truck speed was 55mph. Although I held a CDL A, being low experience, I was assigned a 24′ box straight truck. The truck was governed out at 55. However, […]
I apologize in advance, this is an extremely long post – three times a normal post however it is not a simple subject. The ability of commercial truck drivers to communicate effectively in English has long been a foundational safety requirement in the United States. While enshrined in federal regulation for decades, the enforcement of […]
Please note: TruckStopReport editor’s comments at the end. In recent years, both federal and state regulators have intensified enforcement of English language proficiency requirements for commercial truck drivers operating in the United States. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) mandates that all commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers be able to “read and speak the […]
What It Means for Carriers The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced an increase in fines tied to Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program violations, creating a wave of concern among trucking companies and individual carriers. These new penalties, implemented to enhance road safety and ensure regulatory compliance, come with significant implications for the […]