Iram Ibrahim

On September 16th, 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), issued an ‘advanced notice of proposed rulemaking’ soliciting input from the public and impacted stakeholders on ways to improve the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate. The ELD mandate requires commercial motor vehicles to record… Read More »The ELD Mandate: Changes Are Imminent

We expect the FMCSA to formally introduce a proposed rule requiring speed limiters on commercial motor vehicles. Since May of 2022, the FMCSA has received over 15,000 comments in response to its intent to propose a rule that would require certain CMVs to be equipped… Read More »Proposed Speed Limits for Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs)

On July 20, 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced more than $44 million in grants – made available through Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – to improve road safety and streamline the process to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). The impetus behind… Read More »We Want Your Input: New Funding Available, Driver Shortage, and Trucking Safety

There are many tax-related considerations likely to arise when acquiring and operating commercial motor vehicles. The law recognizes two types of property: real and personal. Personal property is any movable or intangible item that is not permanently attached to real estate. Fleet vehicles are considered personal… Read More »Spotlight on Commercial Vehicle Tax

If your business operates in the United States and/or Canada, your drivers are likely to encounter inclement weather such as snow and ice. Many jurisdictions prohibit the operation of commercial motor vehicles when weather conditions endanger the general public on the road. In most jurisdictions,… Read More »Tire Safety: Making Sure Your Company’s Fleet Is Prepared for Inclement Weather