FMCSA Finalizes Freight Brokerage Definitions
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published final guidance on the definitions of “broker,” “bona fide agent” and “dispatch service.” These definitions are important in two ways...
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California Pollution Rules Apply to Most Truckers Operating in the State
Register now for the Member Webinar July 20th at 11am PDT hosted by ICSA Executive Director Karen Rasmussen and featuring special guest speaker Mike Tunnell, a veteran of the California CARB wars and Senior Director, Energy & Environmental Affairs for American Trucking Associations. Read more about Mr. Tunnell below.
June Member Feature: Mega Heavy Hauling LLC
ICSA talked to Julieta Raggio of Mega Heavy Hauling LLC – the 2nd Place fleet winner of ICSA’s First Quarter 2023 Safety Awards – to learn more about the company. Mega is a family-owned business started in 2009 by Gustavo and Julieta Raggio under its original name, Infinity Trucking, Inc.
US Legal Helps Carriers Easily Manage Expenses and Taxes
Best Money Moves, the award-winning financial wellness offering from U.S. Legal Services offers ICSA members outstanding tax help from our network of CPAs and Enrolled Agents (EAs). Here are some things our tax experts recommend you think about as you prepare your next federal or state tax return...
What is Your Goal for Highway Safety? - Part Two
Do you or your fleet of drivers take regular safety training? You may ask that, if you have never been in a crash or had a citation, why should you take safety courses? These are not unusual questions. There are very good reasons for every professional driver to take regular safety courses. Such training keeps us sharp and helps us fight complacency.
New ICSA Member Requirements Will Reduce Safety Risk
Last week members received an important email from ICSA’s Executive Director Karen Rasmussen announcing forthcoming changes to the Membership Terms & Conditions.
Speed Limiter Rulemaking Delayed – But It Is Coming!
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration says not to expect further steps on the speed limiter rulemaking until this fall at the earliest. The release of a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking was anticipated for this summer.
FMCSA Updates Crash Preventability Determination Program (CPDP)
Among the good news in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s proposed revisions to its Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program was that the Crash Preventability Determination Program (CPDP) would be retained.
Safety Impact of 2020 HOS Changes “Inconclusive”
Safety-conscious motor carriers and professional truck drivers embrace that goal. But in the case of the new Hours of Service (HOS) that became effective in 2020, FMCSA has discovered that measuring the safety impact of this regulation can be difficult.