Ryan Bradley | May 7, 2011 | Federal Motor Carrier Regulations \ Tractor Trailer Laws \ Truck Accident

FMCSA Proposes to Remove Brake Safety Requirement

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently proposed eliminating a braking safety requirement after a petition for rulemaking was presented by a lobbying organization for trucking companies. The FMCSA proposes to eliminate the operational brake requirement for the final saddle-mounted tractor or truck in… read more

Ryan Bradley | January 9, 2011 | Federal Motor Carrier Regulations \ Tractor Trailer Laws \ Truck Accident

FMCSA Launches Employment Screening For Truck Drivers

As employers, trucking companies are liable for the damages caused by Missouri trucking accidents. This liability is the result of the extent to which trucking companies affect traffic safety through the hiring, training, and supervision of truck drivers. Trucking companies hire truck drivers to operate… read more

Ryan Bradley | June 9, 2010 | Tractor Trailer Laws \ Truck Accident

Violation Tracking with CSA 2010

The goal of CSA 2010, the new safety program from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, is to better track the performance of truck drivers and their companies and hold them accountable for their actions. One aspect is the tracking of violations given to drivers… read more