The announcement from the FMCSA in regards to a policy change is welcomed news for moving businesses. Previously, any violation went directly to the FMCSA records direct from the enforcement agencies. The FMCSA holds a database, the Motor Carrier Management Information System, which records all details of any violation. Until now, it could be inaccurate if it went through the courts and was found not guilty.

You are required to keep the information held at the FMCSA, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, up to date. If you fail to record your current information every other year, even if no details have changed, you face prosecution and fines.

FMCSA Releases A Notice about Fraudulent Drivers Licenses and Vehicle Plates The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently came out with the news that authorities have detected many commercial vehicles and drivers running on false license plates and licenses, claiming to be issued by the FMCSA or the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT). FMCSA […]

Rule Changes in Hours of Service Affecting You? The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has rejected the request made by the American Trucking Association for delaying the implementation of the new hours-of-service rules. The unique thing is that the ATA along with a number of groups has already filed challenges to the changes in […]

Fighting Against Hostage Takers: Rogue Movers Every year, millions of Americans opt for the services of a moving company to move their things from one place to another. In fact, in 2012, there were more than 36 million moves done by these moving companies. Most moves are successful, and are done without any problems whatsoever. […]

The days of rogue movers are now numbered, as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) steps up against these rogue movers, enforcing the law with the iron hand. Since the implementation of the MAP-21 act, the FMCSA have been closing down rogue moving companies and have punished them accordingly. This year, FMCSA have shut […]