Category Archives: Specialized Transportation Safety

Crash Preventability Determination Program

The new Crash Preventability Determination Program (CPDP) from FMCSA allows motor carriers and drivers to submit Requests for Data Review (RDRs) through DataQs for 16 specific crash types. Development of this program is based on the Agency’s experience with the previous demonstration program that examined feasibility, costs, and benefits of determining and displaying the preventability…
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Frequently Asked Questions Related to the FMCSA Emergency Declaration Part 2: 03/25/2020

Frequently Asked Questions Related to the FMCSA Emergency Declaration Part 2: 03/25/2020 LINK: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency/frequently-asked-questions-related-fmcsa-emergency-declaration-part-2-03252020 download:  Emergency Declaration FAQs - 032520.pdf Note:  This guidance document does not have the force and effect of law and is not meant to bind the public in any way.  This guidance is intended only to provide clarity regarding existing requirements under…
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FMCSA COVID-19 Drug & Alcohol Testing Guidance

DISRUPTIONS TO DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19)  PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED NATIONAL EMERGENCY1 LINK: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency/fmcsa-covid-19-drug-alcohol-testing-guidance download:  FMCSA COVID-19 Drug & Alcohol Testing Guidance.pdf   To help ensure the safety and well-being of everyone, while also ensuring that we continue to meet our mission, we are providing the following guidance in effect until May 30,…
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Frequently Asked Questions Related to the FMCSA Emergency Declaration

Frequently Asked Questions Related to the FMCSA Emergency Declaration Version 1.0 (March 19, 2020) LINK: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency/frequently-asked-questions-related-fmcsa-emergency-declaration-03192020 download: FAQ Related to the FMCSA Emergency Declaration Version 1.0 Are loads that include supplies related to direct assistance under the emergency declaration mixed with other, un-related materials covered under the declaration? Generally, yes, however, mixed loads with only a nominal quantity…
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