FMCSA ALERT: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing to rescind 393.13, which currently requires reflective sheeting on trailers made before December 1, 1993. The following summary can be found on the Federal Register: FMCSA proposes to rescind the requirements for retroreflective sheeting on semitrailers and trailers manufactured prior to December 1, 1993, which is the compliance date for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) conspicuity rules applica

On June 1, 2020, The FMCSA revised the hours of service (HOS) regulations to provide greater flexibility for drivers without affecting their safety. Motor carriers are required to comply with the new HOS regulations starting September 29, 2020. MVT’s Training Coordinator in El Paso, Victor Segura explains the four major changes drivers should be aware of. First is the 30-Minute Break Requirement. This requires drivers to take a 30-minute break after 8 hours of driving time (instead of on-duty ti