Category: FMCSA

  Read the Reg: FMCSA Driver Qualification Requirements Let’s start with the regulation. Under 49 CFR Part 391, the FMCSA lays out the rules for driver qualifications, including: §391.11: General qualifications of drivers §391.23: Investigations and inquiries (background checks) §391.25: Annual review of driving record §391.51: Maintaining driver qualification files…

  Read the Reg —Misclassification of Drivers (Independent Contractor vs Employee) From the team at SafetyTXT.com | “Focus on Safety” Read the Reg: Understanding Driver Classification Under Federal Law Classifying drivers correctly as employees or independent contractors (ICs) is more than an accounting decision — it’s a legal obligation. The…

Read the Reg —High-Risk Driver Behavior – Speeding, Tailgating, and Aggression From the team at SafetyTXT.com | “Focus on Safety”     Read the Reg: FMCSA Behavioral Expectations for Commercial Drivers High-risk driving behaviors are a top cause of crashes — and a top target in lawsuits. The FMCSA outlines…

Read the Reg: Are Your Vehicles Really Road-Ready? (FMCSA §396.11) Welcome back to “Read the Reg”, the blog series where we cut through the legal jargon of FMCSA and OSHA rules to deliver clear, actionable insights for safety and risk management. This week, we turn our attention to a regulation…

Watch the VLOG or Read the Blog (below): Read the Reg: Are Your Drivers Qualified? (FMCSA §391.11) Welcome to the first official edition of “Read the Reg”—the blog series that takes the mystery out of complex regulations and puts compliance in your hands. This week, we dive into one of…