CVSA submitted comments to FMCSA’s request for comments on a pilot program to allow 18-to 21-year-old drivers to operate in interstate commerce.
Letters, Petitions and Comments
Petition to Require Recurrent Controlled Substance Training for Company Supervisors
CVSA submitted a petition to FMCSA requesting that the agency amend Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations § 389.603, Training for supervisors, to require controlled substances training for company supervisors be recurrent every three years.
Comments on KRD Hours-of-Service Exemption Request
CVSA submitted comments to FMCSA on an exemption request from Kimble Recycling and Disposal (KRD) for an exemption from the short-haul hours-of-service requirement that drivers return to their work reporting location within 12 hours.
Comments to NHTSA on ICR on FARS
CVSA submitted comments to NHTSA’s request for comments on an information collection request (ICR) on the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), published on April 25, 2019.
Letter to FMCSA and CCMTA on Shipper Responsibility of Cargo Securement
CVSA sent a letter to FMCSA and CCMTA on the issue of shipper responsibly in cargo securement.
Comments to U.S. DOT on Regulatory Guidance Review
CVSA submitted comments to the U.S. DOT’s request for comments on the review of regulatory guidance.
Comments to FMCSA on CDL Guidance Update
CVSA submitted comments on FMCSA’s proposed update to the commercial driver’s license (CDL) regulatory guidance.
Comments on PJH Hours-of-Service Exemption Request
CVSA submitted comments to FMCSA in opposition to an exemption request from PJ Helicopter for an exemption from various hours-of-service requirements.
Letter to HDMA and TTMA on SAE J2899 Brake Adjustment Limit for Air Brake Actuators
CVSA sent a letter to HDMA and TTMA asking them to encourage the use of the SAE J2899 brake adjustment limits for brake actuators, a new standard for marking air brake chambers with pushrod stroke ratings and adjustment limits.
Petition to FMCSA and NHTSA on Rear Impact Guard Label
CVSA submitted petitions to FMCSA and NHTSA to remove the labeling requirement on rear impact guards.