American Highway
Carriers Association



Membership program for the trucking industry

NEWS & UPDATES
NEW - ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY ENFORCEMENT
According to the FMCSA website, FMCSA personnel are advised to initiate all roadside inspections in English. If the inspector’s initial contact with the driver indicates that the driver may not understand the inspector’s initial instructions, the inspector should conduct an ELP assessment in order to evaluate the driver’s compliance with 49 CFR § 391.11(b)(2). This assessment should consist of a (1) driver interview; and (2) highway traffic sign recognition assessment.
For more information see the linked FMCSA guidanceTrend in Claims Detected
Having examined our most recent claims data, our analysts have detected a crash trend. Our claims handlers have received a sizable increase in wind related claims i.e., wind causing vehicles to drift into other lanes and drivers losing control of their vehicles causing a crash and/or blowing over entirely. Wind will affect you as you drive no matter your speed or weight. It’s time to be prepared for driving in the wind with some tips from our loss prevention specialists.
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One $20,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy is automatically included with membership for each member company. To purchase additional policies for staff and/or contractors, call AHCA at (877) 855-8462

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