For those of you who have recently received funds through the SBA-sponsored Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), you may be asking yourself, “Now what?” As many companies manage through these economically challenging times, Questco has shared a few things to consider over the next few weeks. For valuable information and insight regarding the purpose of the […]
Helpful Information Regarding SBA Disaster Relief Programs
SBA is offering small businesses across the country disaster assistance in response to COVID-19. All small businesses, sole proprietorships, and independent contractor should take advantage of the programs that are available. There are two avenues, in particular, we are encouraging small business leaders seeking relief to pursue, both of which can be pursued and awarded […]
UCR Fee Reductions Finalized for 2019 and Beyond
FMCSA has issued a final rule reducing the annual Unified Carrier Registration fees to be collected in 2019 and thereafter from carriers, brokers, freight forwarders, and leasing companies. For the 2019 registration year, the fees will be reduced below the 2017 registration fee level that was in effect by 18.62 percent to ensure that fee […]
Carriers to be Allowed to Use Camera System Instead of Mirrors
FMCSA has granted the request of Stoneridge, Inc. for an exemption to allow motor carriers to operate CMVs with the company’s MirrorEye Camera Monitor System installed as an alternative to the two rear-vision mirrors required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR). The agency determined that granting the exemption is likely to achieve a […]
FMCSA Embraces Uniformity, Cost as Priorities in Preempting California Requirements
In a major shift from the Obama administration approach to motor carrier regulation and enforcement, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) explicitly referenced economic growth and the need for uniform commerce as reasons for preempting the application of California’s meal and rest break (MRB) rules on property-carrying commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. The agency […]
Annual Conference – AirCargo
AEMCA members receive discounted registration and exhibit booth prices at the annual Air Cargo conference, and are the first to know about conference registration and expo opportunities. aircargoconference.com
