On Nov. 21, CVSA submitted comments in response to FMCSA’s ANPRM exploring whether the agency should amend the FMCSR to require every CMV operating in interstate commerce to be equipped with electronic identification technology…
Letters, Petitions and Comments
Comments to Electronic Logging Devices ANPRM
On Nov. 14, CVSA submitted comments in response to FMCSA’s ANPRM regarding potential updates and changes to the electronic logging device regulations. In the comments, CVSA provided feedback…
Comments Opposing NPGA HOS Exemption Request
On Oct. 27, CVSA submitted comments to FMCSA in opposition to the National Propane Gas Association’s (NPGA) request for an exemption from several hours-of-service (HOS) regulations. NPGA is seeking relief…
Comments to PHMSA Request for Information on Electronic Hazard Communication Alternatives
On Oct. 17, CVSA submitted comments to PHMSA in response to its request for information regarding the potential use of electronic communication as an alternative to current, physical documentation requirements…
Comments Opposing Flat Top Transport HOS Exemption Request
On Sept. 29, CVSA submitted comments opposing an exemption request from Flat Top Transport for temporary exemption from the HOS regulations. Flat Top Transport is seeking a three- to four-month exemption…
Comments on FMCSA COVID-19 Waiver
On Sept. 28, CVSA submitted comments in response to FMCSA’s request for comments concerning the extent to which motor carriers currently rely on the COVID-19 emergency declaration…
Petition to Require Transporters of Hemp to Carry Uniform Shipping Documents
CVSA submitted a petition to FMCSA to amend Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) § 395.1 to add a requirement that transporters of hemp carry uniform shipping documents.
Comments on FMCSA State Inspection Programs for Passenger-Carrier Vehicles ANPRM
CVSA submitted comments to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) that seeks feedback on the potential implementation of state inspection programs for passenger-carrier vehicles.
Petition to Define “Friction Mat”
CVSA submitted a petition to FMCSA to amend Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) § 393.5 by adding a definition of “friction mat.”
Petition to Change Cargo Securement Tiedown Requirements
CVSA submitted a petition to the FMCSA to amend Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) § 393.102 and § 393.106.
Request to Extend Speed Limiter ANSPRM Comment Period
CVSA submitted a request to extend the comment period for FMCSA’s advance notice of supplemental proposed rulemaking (ANSPRM) on speed-limiting devices by 30 days.
Petition to Add Maximum Distance/Time to Definition of Personal Conveyance
CVSA submitted a petition to FMCSA to add a maximum distance and/or time a driver can operate under personal conveyance to Title 49 CFR 395.2.
Petition to Update the CVSA Level VI OOSC Incorporation by Reference
CVSA submitted a petition to FMCSA requesting the amendment of the hazardous materials safety permit regulations to update the incorporation by reference of CVSA’s “North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria (OOSC) and Level VI Inspection Procedures and Out-of-Service Criteria for Commercial Highway Vehicles Transporting Transuranics and Highway Route Controlled Quantities of Radioactive Materials as Defined in 49 CFR Part 173.403” to reference the April 1, 2022, edition.