NYSDOT ELD ENFORCEMENT
Prior to January 16th 2019, New York was not enforcing the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate because they had not adopted current federal regulations in the New York state transportation regulations. Absent that adoption, the state lacked the authority to enforce the mandate.
As of 01/16/2019, the NYS Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) issued an emergency/proposed rulemaking to adopt the 2017 edition of the federal regulations, which includes the ELD mandate. NYS now has the authority to enforce the mandate. Carriers not in compliance with the mandate will be place out-of-service as early as January 17.
2019 UCR Registration is now open!
All interstate carriers are required to file the Unified Carrier Registration. To file online, click on the following link - www.ucr.gov
FMCSA Grants Limited Waiver on ELDs for Rented Commercial Vehicles
FMCSA has granted a limited 3-month waiver from the Federal hours-of-service requirements for electronic logging devices to motor carriers and drivers operating property-carrying commercial motor vehicles that are rented for a period not exceeding 30 days.
This action is in response to a waiver request from the Truck Renting and Leasing Association, Inc. to allow rental companies and their customers additional time to develop compliance strategies that address unique issues relating to the use of ELDs in short-term rental vehicles resulting from the lack of interoperability between ELD device platform.
ELD exemption granted for short-term truck rentals
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Penalties Boosted for Toll Evaders
Both the New York State Thruway Authority and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority are increasing the penalties for non-payment of tolls, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the New York State Bridge Authority are reviewing their policies.
The penalty for non-payment of tolls on such major facilities as the Tappan Zee Bridge will jump to $100 but remain at $50 for the Thruway in general.
At the MTA, the higher penalty will apply to the Bronx-Whitestone, Triborough, Throgs Neck and Verrazano-Narrows bridges and at the Brooklyn-Battery and Queens-Midtown tunnels.
The lower penalty will apply to the Henry Hudson, Cross Bay Veterans Memorial and Marine Parkway-Gil Hodges Memorial bridges.
IF YOU RECEIVE A LETTER FROM THE FMCSA...
DON'T THROW IT AWAY!!!
Correspondence sent to your place of business that specifically identifies an alerted Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category (BASIC) and outlines possible consequences of continued safety problems. The warning letter provides instructions for accessing carrier safety data and measurement as well as a point-of-contact. This is an early warning sign that if ignored, could lead to a DOT audit!
NON-CDL MEDICAL CARD REGULATION
In most cases, operating a Non-CDL vehicle for commercial use, requires a driver to carry a DOT medical card. Find out if your driver is required by using the link below from the NYSDOT!!!!
CLICK HERE TO SEE IF YOU NEED A MED CARD
BUT....WHAT ABOUT THE HUT?
The NYS Highway Use Tax is required for any truck, tractor or other self-propelled vehicle with a gross weight in excess of 18,000lbs. This tax is imposed on motor carriers that operate on NYS public highways (excluding toll-paid portions of the NYS Thruway). The tax is based on mileage traveled and is computed at a rate determined by the weight of the motor vehicle and the method that you choose to report the tax.
The NYS HUT tax return must be filed on a quarterly basis, starting with the calendar year when you began operations in NYS. If your preceding calendar years total highway use tax is more than $4,000.00, you will be reclassified to a monthly filer. If your prior calendar year’s total tax is $250.00 or less, you may request permission to file once a year. The most convenient way to file is online, and the link is as follows:
http://www.tax.ny.gov/
DON'T WAIT UNTIL IT'S TOO LATE!
KNOW YOUR NUMBERS!
To register for a free FMCSA Portal account
Click here
The portal account will provide you with access to your company's safety rating with the D.O.T.
HAVE YOU UPDATED YOUR MCS-150 RECENTLY?
FAILURE TO COMPLETE A TIMELY UPDATE CAN RESULT IN THE DEACTIVATION OF YOUR USDOT NUMBER AND A CIVIL PENALTY OF UP TO $1000 PER DAY BUT NOT TO EXCEED $10,000. A VERY COSTLY "OUT OF SERVICE" VIOLATION.
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO UPDATE ONLINE
*IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL HUB CUSTOMERS*
USERNAME AND PASSWORD FOR WEBSITE ENTRANCE IS
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