The FMCSA Is Jacking Up Fines For Safety Violations In Order To Keep Up With Inflation

The FMCSA Is Jacking Up Fines For Safety Violations In Order To Keep Up With Inflation
Published on April 6th, 2015 by Steve Wilcox

If you thought that truck drivers couldn’t possibly get “taxed” anymore, well think again. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced a sweeping increase on fines for safety violations.

The increased fines will take effect on June 3rd 2015. According to the FMCSA, the increase is taking place in order to keep up with inflation.

See the chart below for a list of new FMCSA fine values versus the old ones.

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The real question is when does driver pay keep up with inflation?


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