April 2025

FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION - FMCSA

One of the top safety audit violations is "Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service" which is most likely not using an ELD when required.

Another common critical violation found in an audit is “False reports of records of duty status” when a driver has a fuel receipt showing fueling in a certain place but the ELD has the driver off-duty.

A driver not having a current DOT physical will now cause the driver to be placed out-of-service.

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance - CVSA’s Roadcheck is due to take place from May 13th to 15th this year. International Roadcheck is the largest targeted enforcement program on commercial motor vehicles in the world, with nearly 15 trucks and motorcoaches inspected, on average, every minute across North America during a 72-hour period. Enforcement officers will be focusing on tires and false records of duty status.

Our Drug Testing Consortium uses an electronic chain of custody forms when we can for Pre-Employment and post-accident drug testing anywhere in the country without having to send a paper form.

We can set up the drug test and e-mail the electronic chain of custody form to you.

The information needed to set up the test is the driver’s name, CLD issuing state, CDL license number, date of birth, and the zip code where you would like us to set up the test.

Our office will generally receive the results in 1-2 business days. Paperchain of custody forms can still be utilized. Please contact our office if you would like to establish our drug testing service.

Trucks are being placed out of service if their ELD is not operating. If paper logs are being used, make sure that they are complete and up to the last stop.

NEW JERSEY

Carriers that pick up or deliver freight with company, owner-operator, or leased vehicles in New Jersey must register with the NJ Division of Revenue. All individuals, corporations, and LLCs must comply with the registration process. There is no fee to register as an individual or as a limited liability company; corporations have a $125 filing fee. The state’s Annual Report must also be filed yearly by every company registered.

An annual corporation business tax filing must be made by limited liability companies and corporations. The minimum tax is $500 per year. The state is enforcing this tax on out-of-state carriers and is making them file back taxes. Carriers are having their vehicles impounded for not registering in the state and paying this business tax.

All carriers must notify us of their operations in the state so we can determine the requirements for their company.

PENNSYLVANIA

The 2024 Pennsylvania Corporate Net Income Tax is due by April 15, 2025. All corporations and Limited Liability companies are subject to the state’s income tax. The franchise tax portion of the tax has been eliminated. The corporate income tax has been reduced to 8.49 percent of the apportioned taxable income. The 2024 tax forms are not being sent out but must be obtained online or by calling the state. For carriers for whom we are filing, we will need the following:

Corporations - pages one to five of your federal tax return for 2024.

Limited liability companies - your partnership return or Schedule C, profit and loss, and balance statements for 2024.

If you have any questions contact our office.

CANADA

On March 15, 2025, the Government of Canada made regulations that cease the application of the federal fuel charge. As a result:

• The fuel charge will no longer need to be reported or paid on all types of fuel and combustible waste in listed provinces (Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, and Yukon) in respect of activities after March 31, 2025;

  
  

• Registrants must file any outstanding returns and pay any amounts owing for reporting periods before April 1, 2025;

  
  

• Affected non-registrants are still required to report and pay any amounts owing, for reporting periods before April 1, 2025.

New Dashcams Available

Streamline your fleet's compliance and significantly boost safety with a comprehensive solution from Humphrey Transportation Compliance, LLC, your authorized Geotab reseller.

We offer Geotab's award-winning telematics platform combined with the advanced Geotab GO Device and GO Focus AI forward-facing dashcam – providing complete visibility into compliance, operations, and safety, all within a single system.

Simplify Compliance & Operations with Geotab:

• Effortless Compliance: Meet DOT requirements for Electronic Logs (ELDs), pre/post-trip inspections (DVIRs), and satisfy IFTA/IRP mileage record keeping.

• Reduce Paperwork: Digitize logs and inspections.

• Vehicle Insights: Access truck diagnostic codes and detailed fuel usage reports.

• Boost Productivity: Utilize risk, safety, and productivity reporting tools.

• Flexible & Easy: Use your smartphone or tablet (BYOD compatible) with a quick and simple device installation via the OBDII port.

  
  

Enhance Safety with the Integrated GO Focus AI Dashcam:

• Proactive Collision Reduction: AI detects tailgating, forward collision risks, and lane departures, providing alerts to help prevent incidents.

• Privacy-Focused Design: Features a road-facing lens only and records only crucial event footage (collisions, tailgating, driver button press) – no intrusive monitoring.

• Lower Costs & Liability: Event-specific video aids in driver exoneration and can help reduce accident-related costs and insurance premiums.

• Seamless Integration: Access ELD, GPS, diagnostics, and dashcam footage within your MyGeotab platform.

  
  

Your Partner in Success:

Humphrey Transportation Compliance is your main point of contact. We handle the hardware order, database setup, and custom report building, and help configure rules tailored to your fleet's needs.

Affordable & Flexible:

We offer flexible options with no long-term contracts required for our Dashcam, ELD, and mileage tracking services. Contact us for additional information.