Starting November 18, 2024, truck drivers who test positive for drugs or are still “prohibited” in the drug-and-alcohol trucker database will lose their commercial driving licenses (CDLs). This is a new rule that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued in 2021, but will only take effect next year to give time to “prohibited” […] The post New Trucking Law: Drug Positive Truck Drivers Will Lose CDLs appeared first on Flick Law Firm ..read more

According to a recent study conducted over the last three years by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), more than 100,000 truck drivers have been expelled from the industry due to positive marijuana tests. Surprisingly, the majority of these drivers have not returned to their previous positions. The study, titled “Impacts of Marijuana Legalization on […] The post Impact of Marijuana Use on Truck Drivers appeared first on Flick Law Firm ..read more

A new legislative proposal seeking to promote highway safety has been introduced in the U.S. Senate. Initiated by Republican Senators Deb Fischer of Nebraska and Mike Crapo of Idaho, the proposal – known as the Motor Carrier Safety Selection Standard Act – seeks to establish a safety fitness determination managed by the U.S. Department of […] The post Bipartisan Trucking-Safety Bill Introduced in Senate appeared first on Flick Law Firm ..read more

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided not to use a new method developed by academics to measure the safety of motor carriers. The regulatory agency instead wants to update its current Safety Measurement System (SMS). The existing SMS analyzes data from crash reports and roadside inspections to assess whether a motor carrier […] The post FMCSA rejects proposed new carrier safety measurement appeared first on Flick Law Firm ..read more

The White House has unveiled its budget request for fiscal year 2024, allocating $951.3 million for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The agency, which regulates commercial vehicles such as large trucks, intends to focus the majority of the funds to motor carrier safety programs. According to the budget proposal, $516.3 million of the […] The post $951 million proposed FMCSA budget focuses on carrier safety appeared first on Flick Law Firm ..read more

Like other aspects of the trucking industry, technology has had a significant impact on how drivers are coached. More fleets are employing in-cab driver coaching to help enforce safe driving behaviors, reduce accidents, and improve drivers’ overall performance thanks to the most recent advancements in onboard video and artificial intelligence. While acknowledging that getting drivers’ […] The post In-Cab Driver Coaching Hopes To Reduce Commercial Vehicle Accidents appeared first on Flick Law Firm ..read more

Governor of Kansas Laura Kelly recently announced $40.5 million in financing for the state’s 33 municipal and off-system bridge projects. This announcement is a component of two municipal bridge renovation initiatives that have been modified to make use of new money sources created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), which was passed by the federal […] The post Kansas gets 40.5 Million to Repair 33 Bridges appeared first on Flick Law Firm ..read more

On October 11, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released a 2022 update to its Predicting Truck Crash Involvement study, derived from over 580,000 individual truck driver records. This update confirms ATRI’s long-established finding that there is a strong correlation between unsafe driving practices like failing to use turn signals, violating the right-of-way, and making […] The post Study Finds Link Between Traffic Violations & Truck Driver Likelihood of Being Involved in a Crash appeared first on Flick Law Firm ..read more

An important two-lane freight corridor, U.S. 83 serves about 5,000 commercial trucks every day and is a favored route for agricultural supplies. Around US 83 is where over 40% of the state’s agricultural exports are generated. Kansas, which ranks sixth in the nation for its agricultural sector after Illinois, derived $21 billion in revenue directly […] The post Kansas Looks to Improve Truck Safety Through US Route 83 with Real Time Alerts appeared first on Flick Law Firm ..read more

In order to better safeguard drivers and passengers in light vehicles in case of a rear underride crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has concluded a rule that brings two truck standards for rear underride guards up to date. When the frontside of a car collides with the back of a huge trailer or […] The post Controversial New Standard For Truck Underride Guards Final Ruling Released by NHTSA appeared first on Flick Law Firm ..read more