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SMS WEBSITE UPDATED
The FMCSA has updated the Safety Measurement System (SMS) Webpage with the findings from February 24, 2023. Enforcement users and motor carriers who have logged onto the SMS Website can view complete SMS results. The CSA Prioritization Preview webpage is the...
CLEARINGHOUSE UPDATE
Starting March 8, 2023 Clearinghouse will be notifying employers via email regarding any changes on a driver’s record up to 12 months. The employer must then conduct a full follow-on query. Employer requires to receive consent from the driver to be able to run...
MISLEADING SOLICITATIONS
Several clients have reported receiving fraudulent solicitations, such as the sample below, requesting them to submit a form and a fee to a third party to file a Statement of Information on their behalf with the California Secretary of State. According to the...
FRAUDULENT CERTIFICATES ARE CIRCULATING
There are fraudulent letters and certificates circulating which claim to provide a certificate of status from the Secretary of State. Avoid proceeding with any of the services listed in such letters as this private entity is not affiliated with the Secretary of State...
How The 3G Network Shutdown Affects Your ELD
Mobile carriers discontinued their 3G networks, which may have an impact on motor carriers whose electronic logging equipment rely on 3G. Verizon’s 3G network shut off their 3G sunset entirely on December 31, 2022. AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile all discontinued 3G...
ELD INTRASTATE PROPOSAL UPDATE
CHP is now in the regulatory process of introducing intrastate ELD. CTA submitted comments to CHP with the hopes of identifying the implementation and enforcement date of intrastate ELDs, which do not have a specific start date in the regulatory text. On a recent...
ARBITRATION PROGRAM FOR HOUSEHOLD MOVERS
Household Good carriers must have an arbitration program to resolve or settle unresolved disputes over damage to or loss of property for individual shippers, as well as charges assessed in addition to those collected at delivery. To avoid the enormous expenses of...
NEW CONNECTICUT HIGHWAY USE TAX
What is the 2290 Heavy Highway Use Tax?
The 2290 is an IRS filing required for motor vehicles weighing over 55,000 pounds when operating on public highways. This tax is used for the wear and tear of roads to fix potholes and maintain highways in good conditions for driving. Failing to file this tax form may...