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Commercial trucking safety audit, application procedure modified

Posted on: 08-17-2012 Posted in: News, Safety

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has instituted a new application policy for first time trucking applicants allowing them less time to correct any problems with their application. Carrier authorities must pass a safety audit before their applications are approved. If the applicant fails the safety audit, they must submit a corrective action plan within 15 days of the audit under the new policy.

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FMCSA Puts Clock on New Entrant Applications

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