FMCSA Archives - Truck Drivers USA

Truck drivers are encouraged to attend the Midwest Commercial Vehicle Safety Summit in Kansas City on December 16 and 17. Learn about the sessions, speakers, and registration details for this free event.

December 12, 2025

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Truck Drivers Encouraged to Attend Kansas City Safety Summit This December

Truck drivers spend more time on the road than anyone, which makes their voice essential when decisions about highway safety are being made. Later ...

FMCSA plans a new survey to study the truck parking shortage, collecting driver feedback on parking challenges and estimating the benefits of adding new truck parking spaces nationwide. Learn what the survey will cover and how drivers can provide input.

December 3, 2025

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FMCSA Wants Drivers to Weigh In as New Parking Study Moves Forward

Truck drivers across the country already know the parking situation is tight, and the FMCSA is finally taking another step to collect hard data ...

FMCSA removes 5 ELDs from its approved list. Truck drivers using Ontime Logs PT, Green Light, Sahara, US FAST, or ELDWISE must switch to compliant devices by January 20, 2026.

November 25, 2025

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FMCSA Pulls 5 ELDs from Approved Device List: What Truckers Need to Know

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced on November 20 that five electronic logging devices (ELDs) have been removed from the agency’s list ...

FMCSA has revoked the Phoenix ELD from its certified list. Truckers must replace non-compliant devices by December 22 to avoid violations. Learn what steps to take now.

October 28, 2025

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FMCSA Revokes Phoenix ELD Certification

Truckers take note: the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has removed the Phoenix ELD from its list of certified electronic logging devices. This action ...

OOIDA is calling on Congress to strengthen truck driver training and licensing rules, arguing that too many unqualified drivers are entering the industry and putting safety at risk. The association is urging lawmakers to enforce tougher entry-level training, CDL testing oversight, and accountability measures to protect professional drivers and improve highway safety.

October 24, 2025

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OOIDA Pushes Congress to Toughen Up Truck Driver Training Rules

The Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is once again putting pressure on lawmakers, this time urging Congress to crack down on weak training ...

The FMCSA has taken five electronic logging devices off its Registered Devices list, requiring drivers to switch to compliant options or use paper logs until December 16 to stay in compliance and avoid violations.

October 22, 2025

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Five More ELDs Get Booted — Here’s What Drivers Need to Know

If you’re running with an electronic logging device, it’s time to double check your setup. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration just pulled five ...

Aurora has received DOT approval to use cab-mounted warning beacons instead of traditional triangles on autonomous trucks. Here’s what this exemption means for drivers and how it could impact future safety rules in the trucking industry.

October 20, 2025

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Aurora Gets DOT Approval for Cab-Mounted Warning Beacons

Aurora, one of the major players in autonomous trucking, says the U.S. Department of Transportation has now approved its request to use cab-mounted warning ...

Roadcheck 2025 highlights critical truck and driver safety issues across North America. Learn which violations led to out-of-service orders, from brakes and tires to driver credentials, and how truckers can stay compliant and safe on the road.

October 20, 2025

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Roadcheck 2025 Highlights Vehicle and Driver Safety Issues Across North America

Truckers across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico saw another major safety sweep with the 2025 International Roadcheck, the annual three-day inspection blitz run by ...

FMCSA has extended its waiver through January 10, 2026, allowing truck drivers to use paper medical examiner certificates for up to 60 days due to delays in state electronic reporting systems.

October 15, 2025

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FMCSA Extends Paper Med Card Waiver Through Early 2026

As of this week, truck drivers still have backup options when it comes to medical cards. On October 13, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety ...

October 10, 2025

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Pennsylvania Expands Truck Parking Across the State for Safer Stops

Pennsylvania is taking major steps to tackle one of the most persistent challenges truck drivers face on the road: finding safe, convenient parking. The ...