NCTA GVWR 10,001+ Enforcement Seminar

Date: March 19, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: The Conference Center at GTCC, Colfax, NC

Join the North Carolina Trucking Association for an essential seminar focused on GVWR 10,001+ vehicle enforcement. Led by Sergeant Joe Berrong II and presented in partnership with the FMCSA and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, this program helps carriers navigate complex compliance requirements with clarity and confidence.

A boxed lunch will be provided so attendees can remain engaged throughout the sessions.

What You’ll Learn

• ✅ The most frequently violated regulations
• ✅ Clarification on hours‑of‑service rules
• ✅ Recordkeeping requirements and best practices
• ✅ Direct Q&A with enforcement experts

Agenda

10:00 – 10:05 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Ben Greenberg, NCTA

10:05 – 11:05 AM
Intrastate vs. Interstate: What North Carolina Carriers Need to Know
Sergeant Joe Berrong II
North Carolina State Highway Patrol
• Representative from FMCSA

11:05 AM – 12:05 PM
Short Haul Exceptions / Hours of Service (Short Haul)
Topics Include:
• Short Haul Rule Overview
• Hours of Service Requirements
• Short Haul & Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Exemptions / Applications
Presented by FMCSA Representative

12:05 – 1:05 PM (Working Lunch)
Compliance Session #2 – Distracted Driving 
FMCSA Representative

1:05 – 2:00 PM
Compliance Session #3 – MED CARD (Expanded / Driver Qualification)
FMCSA Representative

2:00 PM
Adjourn