FMCSA ordered Alabama-based BM&L Trucking LLC to immediately cease all operations.

FMCSA is now providing resources specifically geared towards shippers, broker, and insureres about the agency's data.

US DOT announced the final rule creating a national online database of medical examiners who have passed the certification process.

Washington Supreme Court rules against state police efforts to hide accident reports.

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FMCSA declared New Jersey based J & A Transportation an imminent hazard to public safety!

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There has been another round of fraudulent letters going out to DOT contractors.

New app gives public a quick and free way to check the safety rating of your next bus trip.

State of Emergecy exists in Kentucky. Certain trucking operations are exempt.

The following parts of the new Hours-of-Service are now in effect and drivers are expected to now comply.

U & D Services of Indianapolis, Ind had to cease operating because of a pattern of using drivers who had no valid license and did not speak English.

A lawsuit over the US DOT final rule on truck drivers' hours of service has been dropped

The FMCSA amends the physical qualifications for drivers and the 649-F medical exam report to clarify that drivers may not use Schedule1 drugs.

Starting yesterday, Friday the 13th, the new crossover mirror law went into effect.

Pacific Coast Container faces 50 count criminal complaint

Here is the first case in 2012 assessed over $650,000 in unpaid taxes, penalties and interest. Don't let the mistakes of others riun your business. Get business help from NTA.

The FMCSA has received numerous inquiries regarding third-party inspectors offering so-called "safety inspections" to beware.

The FMCSA has just published the Final Rule on Hours of Service

US Transportation Secretart Ray LaHood just announced the final rule on Hours-of-Service.

Final rule prohibits commercial drivers from using a hand-held mobile phone. Drivers can face up to $2,750 for each offense.

A U.S. District Court judge has enjoined a group of logistics and warehouse operators in California. The requirements are equally applicable to motor carriers with California operations.

The state law requires all drivers haulling coils that originate and/or terminate within Alabama to be certified.

Recently, a federal court in New York issued an opinion which it concluded that sseveral delivery drivers are entitled to overtime pay per the Fair Labor Standards Act.

The US DOT has declared North Carolina-based ATA Trail Inc an imminent hazard to public safety, and ordered the passenger van company to immediately cease all transportation services.

Against a backdrop of a horrid economy and with small businesses in trouble, California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones has approved a 37% increase in work comp rates for 2012.

The table of changes contained here provide a "quick reference" to the major changes being proposed. This information will be updated as needed.

NorthAmerican Transportation Association has acquired the two most important manuals for you to use in your transportation business. I doubt very seriously that your very own company lawyer or CPA does not have these. These are ONLY available to NTA Members because we want our MEMBERS to have the edge.

The deadline for compliamce with the Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulation of CARB has passed. If you failed to file a delayed compliance plan - help is available.

The first Mexican truck crossed into the U.S. on Friday bound for the nation's interior under NAFTA.

For those of you that really pay attention to the news, it is a media fact that wenever the White House releases any news on a Friday, it is usually controversial.

NTA has just made it easier to apply for truck driving job in the state of your choice. You can apply to as many companies as you want with just one application.

The FMCSA announces its proposal for the initialtion of a US-Mexico cross-border long-haul trucking pilot program. The first two Mexican carriers are...

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced $3,876,000 in fines against American Welding & Tank, LLC (AWT) of Fremont, Ohio for violating federal hazardous materials safety standards. The company was fined for manufacturing and selling unsafe nurse tanks - a type of cargo tank used to store and transport anhydrous ammonia, a hazardous material used in farming operations.

On September 8, 2011, the California legislature passed Senate Bill 459 prohibiting the willful misclassification of individuals as independent contractors. Labeled by some as the "Job Killer Act," this new legislation creates civil penalties of between $5,000 and $25,000 per violation.

The 2011 National Motorcoach Safety Summit to be held in Washington, D C on September 23, 2011

Diesel up third straight week

Finally, the IRS has taken a decisive step to minimize confusion and give everyone a firm action plan for compliance to the Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax (IRS Form 2290). Both individual filers and paid preparers can now plan their time and plan their budgets so that they remain in compliance.

Court ruled againt mileage-based compensation for drivers

Out of State Workers Now Protected in California.

U S - Mexico Agreement Will Put Safety First

FMCSA catches another Bus company trying to evade the regulations!

Truckers advised to take alternate routes from June until late fall.

FMCSA shuts down Sky Express

DVIR exemption that was to expire on June 30, 2011 is extended

FMCSA to crackdown on Bus or Motorcoach Passenger Carriers.

FMCSA to publish in October 2011

Test positive in Illinois and you may not get Work Comp benefits.

California lawsuit reversed may present problems for carriers who utilized independent contractors.