Managing and owning a fleet of vehicles for business purposes can be a hefty, often complicated task. And with regulations always changing, it’s easy to get behind on mandatory requirements and management.
FleetServ understands this relentless pressure and is here to help. Check out this quick regulation update to ensure you and your fleet is ahead of changing times.
Upcoming Regulation Changes:
Interest groups across the nation are calling for action on the part of fleet owners, managers and distributors. Below are three important changes that are soon to come your way:
- Anti-Collision Technology: With pressure from various outside groups, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is considering implementing measures to ensure all vehicles with a gross weight of more than 10,000 pounds are equipped with a mandated safety system to help avoid collisions and improve breaking abilities.
- EPA Phase II Regulations: This coming spring, the Environmental Protection Agency will be proposing a variety of changes to specific technologies that will make fleets more environmentally friendly. The list is long, but some of the main technology changes are:
- Engine downsizing
- Lower friction engine oil
- Automated manual transmissions
- Aerodynamic improvements
- Weight reductions
- Minimum Insurance Requirements: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is considering raising the minimum insurance requirements for trucking companies. Though the current insurance requirements cover over 99% of truck-involved accidents, the FMCSA wants to ensure that all crash costs are covered by insurance, even if this means forcing small trucking firms out of business.
Stay Up-To-Date on Regulations
Are you interested in more potential regulation changes? Are you concerned about being non-compliant due to lack of regulation assessments? By frequently checking FleetServ’s webpage, you can stay ahead of changing times by being fully updated on current regulations.