May, 2025

Potential Regulations to Keep an Eye On

Federal insurance requirements are still under review and might be increased from the current $750,000 to a potential $2,000,000. This adjustment would lead to higher liability insurance rates for carriers. In New Jersey, the state has already raised the liability insurance coverage to $1,500,000 for operations within its borders.

Commercial vehicles are still under consideration for the implementation of speed limiters.

The FMCSA is removing the Motor Carrier Number provided to for-hire carriers. Moving forward, only the USDOT Number will be assigned. The DOT will consolidate carrier information into a single system.

Drivers with a "prohibited" status in the FMCSA's Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse will have their State-issued commercial driving privileges revoked or denied.

The possibility of allowing drivers under 21 to operate commercial vehicles across state lines is under consideration. At present, a pilot program is underway to evaluate the use of interstate drivers under 21.

Department of Transportation

The Department of Transportation (DOT) published a final rule effective June 1, 2023, that, among other items, authorizes employers to use oral fluid drug testing as an alternative testing method to urine drug testing. The final rule also:

• harmonizes with pertinent sections of the HHS ( Health & Human Services) oral fluid Mandatory Guidelines

• clarifies certain Part 40 provisions that cover urine drug testing procedures

• removes provisions that are no longer necessary

• adds eight new definitions, clarifies language in definitions, and provides web links

• updates provisions to address issues that have arisen in recent years.
  

Implementing this change in drug testing will require some time, as collection sites and laboratories need to be established to accommodate it.

Nearly two years have passed since the DOT approved oral fluid drug testing, yet no labs have been approved to conduct the necessary tests.

Driver Qualification Files

Our Driver Qualification File Management Service takes on the responsibility of qualifying your drivers, maintaining required records, and managing the ongoing upkeep of these files.

We offer online storage for your driver records and send email notifications for items in the file that are overdue or nearing expiration.

You won't need to monitor the expiration dates for DOT physicals, CDL, or driver licenses, nor when annual reviews are due, or when to obtain Motor Vehicle Records (MVR). Twice a month, you'll receive an email listing your current drivers and any necessary actions. You'll be alerted two months before any renewals are required.

To add new drivers, you can either contact our office or use our website. We will handle contacting previous employers, acquiring the MVRs, and uploading all records to our system.

Your office can access the online files using a username and password. If a DOT safety audit occurs, the auditor will receive a username and password to review the files from an off-site location.

This method effectively fulfills the driver qualification requirements and ensures they remain up-to-date.

Fuel and Mileage Taxes

Carriers for whom we handle fuel and mileage tax filings, please provide your fuel receipts with the unit numbers noted on them, along with GPS data or trip reports, every month for this maintenance service.

Users of ELD and GPS must permit us to access their electronic records and provide their fuel receipts organized by vehicle and month.

We must keep your records updated every month, as state and federal governments have different reports or tax changes that necessitate a monthly breakdown of mileage. All miles need to be logged, including those for non-commercial purposes like moving the vehicle for maintenance, fueling, or washing.

If the GPS data and/or trip reports along with fuel receipts are not submitted to our office by the 15th of the month after a quarter ends, a late filing fee will be charged.

In the current era of automation, all records for every filing must remain consistent. We will ensure that the IFTA, IRP, state mileage, state gross receipts, state franchise, state property tax reports, and any state or federal questionnaires or reports are aligned to prevent a potential audit.

Dash Cameras

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, 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.