Sentences with phrase «motor carrier act»

The Fair Labor Standards Act has strict rules for who can and who can not be salaried exempt (that is, not eligible for overtime), and at first glance truck drivers don't seem to meet those criteria, but it turns out that labor law exempts employees who fall under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Transportation through the Motor Carrier Act of 1935.

International construction firm in a case filed by the Department of Labor alleging that the employer improperly claimed the Motor Carrier Act exemption under the FLSA

The first place that the investigation starts can be trying to obtain the filings with the Federal Motor Carrier Act and seeking information from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, which maintains information and investigates the accident when it occurs.

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At a special White House event this week, members of the American Trucking Associations (ATA), along with a contingent of Road Team Captains, a group of professional drivers who act as industry «ambassadors» as part of a national outreach program, met with President Trump to discuss a range of issues affecting motor carriers, including health care.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration was established within the Department of Transportation on January 1, 2000, pursuant to the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 [Public Law No. 106 - 159, 113 Stat.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today shut down Atlanta - based trucking company Southern Transportation, Inc. using new authorities given to FMCSA under the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP - 21).

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) and Hours - of - Service (HOS) Supporting Documents Rulemaking, also known as the ELD rule, fulfills a statutory requirement of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP - 21), enacted by Congress in July 2012.

More recent legislation, the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999, requires States to check the NDR prior to the issuance of any motor vehicle licMotor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999, requires States to check the NDR prior to the issuance of any motor vehicle licmotor vehicle license.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a final rule to effectuate eight non-discretionary provisions mandated by the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act).

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a final rule adopting certain regulations required by the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) enacted on December 4, 2015.

Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives that describes the feasibility, benefits, and costs of establishing a system of certification of public and private schools and of motor carriers and motorcoach operators that provide motorcoach driver training.

(Sec. 5522) Amends the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 to exempt from federal maximum driving and on - duty time requirements drivers of trucks transporting construction materials and equipment to or from an active construction site within a 75 (currently, 50) air mile radius of the driver's normal work reporting location.

The Secretary shall give priority, in making grants under paragraph (1)(B), to a State that will use the grants to achieve compliance with the requirements of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 (113 Stat.

to educate consumers about the household goods motor carrier industry pursuant to the recommendations of the task force established under section 32925 of this Act;

the findings and recommendations contained in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's March 2004 report to Congress required under section 226 of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 (49 U.S.C. 31306 note); and

This rulemaking was authorized by section 32911 of MAP - 21 and the Motor Carrier Safety Act of 1984, as amended.

Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a written proficiency examination for applicant motor carriers pursuant to section 13902 (a)(1)(D) of title 49, United States Code.

The Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act mandated that the Agency provide recognition to motor carriers for voluntary use of advanced technologies or safety programs (Pub.

The Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act requires the Secretary to prescribe procedures for a State to submit multiple - year plans for the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) grants.

Section 5404 of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act requires the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to establish a pilot program to study the feasibility, benefits, and safety impacts of allowing a covered driver to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate commMotor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to establish a pilot program to study the feasibility, benefits, and safety impacts of allowing a covered driver to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate commmotor vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) was established within the Department of Transportation on January 1, 2000, pursuant to the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 (49 U.S.C. 113).

If, however, the vehicle involved in the accident was not federally permitted, but was permitted in intrastate commerce, the more arcane provisions of the California «Motor Carriers of Property Permit Act» (Veh.

Public Act 099 - 0291: Trucking Violations: Provides that any driver who willfully violates specified motor carrier safety regulations including driving under the influence; motor carrier drivers» hours of service; motor carrier qualifications for drivers; or other violations which would place the driver or vehicle out of service is guilty of a Class 3 felony when the violation results in a motor vehicle accident that causes great bodily harm, permanent disability or disfigurement, or death to another person.

The Federal Motor Carrier Service Act hours of service rule decreased the maximum number of hours per week from 82 to 70 hours per week.

That includes the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act, their CDL manual, and their internal regulations — so, a number of things like that — because -LSB-...]

The Manhattan, Stamford and White Plains truck accident lawyers at our offices are well versed in the Federal Regulations designed to protect truck accident victims, including the US DOT Federal Highway Act and the Federal Motor Carrier Statute.

Knowledge of federal and state trucking regulations — Our attorneys have extensive knowledge of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act and regulations that apply to truck drivers and trucking companies, as well state laws applicable to trucking companies and truck drivers.

That includes the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act, their CDL manual, and their internal regulations — so, a number of things like that — because it is recognized that these are large, dangerous loads if they're not handled correctly.

The broker acts as a middleman that arranges a motor carrier's pick - up and delivery on behalf of the shipper.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act (FMCSA) maintains a database that tracks the safety records of trucking companies and drivers.

Covered reasons for trip cancellation and interruption include common carrier delays and / or cancellations resulting from adverse weather, mechanical breakdown of the aircraft, ship, boat, or motor coach you were scheduled to travel on, organized labor strikes that affect public transportation in addition to mandatory evacuations, terrorist acts, layoffs, and more.

All interstate motor carriers, leasing companies, brokers and freight forwarders are required to register under the United Carrier Registration (UCR) Act