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Trucking Industry News... FMCSA Drops Exemption Process for Insulin- Treated Diabetic Drivers... The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a final rule that will allow certificated medical examiners to decide whether truck drivers with stable diabetes are qualified to drive, eliminating a requirement that the drivers seek an exemption from the agency before being allowed to get behind the wheel. Previously, drivers with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus were prohibited from driving commercial vehicles in interstate commerce unless they obtained an exemption from FMCSA, a process that can keep drivers out of the cab for up to six months. The action removes major administrative and financial burdens for diabetic drivers while maintaining a high level of safety. The final rule became effective Nov. 19. Learn more at: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/ newsroom/fmcsa-streamlines-process-allowing-individuals -properly-managed-diabetes-operate-commercial FMCSA Web Page on Personal Conveyance Updated... In response to questions received since the publication of the Personal Conveyance guidance on June 7, 2018, The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has updated their website to provide answers to a series of Frequently Asked Questions to assist the industry and law enforcement in the application of the guidance. Those questions and answers can be found here: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/hours-service/ personal-conveyance-frequently-asked-questions-0 18 Professional Logging Contractors of Maine Loggers Serving Loggers Since 1995
Guide for Drivers on ELD Data Transfer Now Available... To assist the motor carrier industry with adopting ELDs, FMCSA has developed a new resource for drivers. Designed to be printed and stored under the visor of a CMV, this guide gives the driver a high-level overview of the various data transfer processes and includes some tips on troubleshooting common questions that could arise during data transfer. The guide (page one of which is pictured at right) covers a range of scenarios drivers may encounter with ELD compliance and includes instructions and tips for how to handle them. Troubleshooting of common issues is also covered. The guide is available for download at: https:// eld.fmcsa.dot.gov/File/Open/21d96879-324e- 1f2f-e053-0100007fdfb5 The Logger’s Voice ▪ Winter 2019 19
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