A new development in the Hours of Service rule is underway. A study has been called by Congress to look into a related ruling that was passed in 2013. The questions that are being studied include any safety aspects, health of the driver, and the possibility of fatigue. At the conclusion to this study, then the ruling will go back into effect. Depending on the outcome of the study, there may or may not be any changes which will need to occur before this is reinstated.
It is important for moving companies and any other business that has a large fleets of vehicles on the road, to ensure that safety is their key focus. Not only do they need to protect their own vehicles and the lives of their drivers, but also other road users to reduce the number of accidents happening, saving lives and money long-term.
It is important that any information that is held by governing bodies is correct and accurately recorded because some information can effect a person’s ability to work in certain fields. This is why the FMCSA is asking for states to provide the State Commercial Driver’s License Program Plan to ensure accuracy and find areas for improvement is records of commercial drivers.
Discussing federal and state safety regulations that all moving companies must adhere to is important. There are factors that have the potential to lower a business’s score due to minor infringements, which are easily correctable. The AMSA 2014 National Safety and Operations Conference gave moving businesses the chance to learn more in October.
It is important to understand the impact that driving programs can have on the driver and the business when changes come into force from the government. Your ability to drive and the information you need to provide often change. This can impact the driver’s ability to earn money, but there is a safety factor that must take high priority before any changes are implemented.
Many organizations and companies have campaigned for a change in the process of FMCSA citations. Charges that are later dismissed or found not guilty are not being removed, nor is the data amended to show the actual result of the citation. This can prevent the business in question from obtaining further work when other businesses having access to this inaccurate information.
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