FMCSA regulations Archives - Truck Drivers USA

The U.S. Department of Transportation is reopening the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee and inviting truck drivers and motor carriers to apply. Learn what the committee does, why it matters, and how industry voices can help shape future safety policy.

January 26, 2026

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DOT Reopens Safety Committee and Asks Trucking Industry to Take a Seat at the Table

The U.S. Department of Transportation is once again asking truck drivers and motor carriers to step directly into the policy conversation around highway safety. ...

Trucking experts warn of the largest capacity purge in U.S. history, with up to 600,000 drivers at risk due to new federal rules and falling freight demand. Here’s what truck drivers need to know and how to prepare for the changing market.

November 4, 2025

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The Great Capacity Purge: What Truck Drivers Need to Know

The trucking industry is heading into one of the biggest shakeups in its history. Freight volumes are falling, regulations are tightening, and economists warn ...

September 5, 2025

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OOIDA Pushes for Trucker Priorities in Next Highway Bill

Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Transportation introduced its “Pro-Trucker” package, a set of initiatives designed to enhance conditions for professional drivers. Now, ...

May 15, 2025

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FMCSA Revokes Eight Gorilla Fleet Safety ELDs

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has added eight electronic logging devices (ELDs) from Gorilla Fleet Safety to its Revoked Devices list. Motor ...

May 8, 2025

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Urgent Deadline for Truckers to Renew DOT Physicals Approaching

Truck drivers who underwent their DOT physicals in Houston have until Saturday, May 10, 2025, to secure a new medical certificate. Missing this deadline ...

Mark your calendar for CVSA's 2025 International Roadcheck on May 13-15. This 72-hour inspection blitz focuses on driver records of duty status (RODS) and tire safety. Ensure your compliance and vehicle readiness for this crucial industry event.

March 4, 2025

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Save the Date for CVSA’s 2025 International Roadcheck Event – May 13-15

If you’re a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operator, mark your calendar for this year’s CVSA International Roadcheck happening May 13-15, 2025. Recognized as a ...

Lofta has partnered with the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association (PMTA) to offer truck drivers at-home sleep apnea testing and treatment. This collaboration prioritizes driver health, safety, and compliance with federal regulations, ensuring access to convenient care solutions.

February 25, 2025

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Lofta Teams Up with PMTA to Simplify Sleep Apnea Care for Truck Drivers

Lofta has announced an exciting collaboration with the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association (PMTA) to provide truck drivers with simplified, at-home sleep apnea testing and ...

Thinking about getting your CDL? Certain factors, like medical conditions, driving history, or criminal records, could disqualify you. Learn what might prevent you from obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License and how to stay eligible for a trucking career.

February 20, 2025

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Disqualifications That Could Stop You from Getting a CDL

Starting a career as a commercial truck driver begins with securing your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). However, specific factors can prevent you from earning ...

The FMCSA has extended its emergency fuel relief declaration to February 15, offering temporary hours-of-service exemptions for drivers delivering essential fuels. Learn more about the conditions, restrictions, and state-level measures.

January 31, 2025

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Emergency Fuel Relief Extended to February 15 – What Truckers Need to Know

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has extended its regional emergency declaration for most of the continental United States and Washington, D.C. The ...

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is alerting commercial drivers to an important date that could impact their licenses. Over 178,000 holders of commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) and commercial learner’s permits (CLPs) may face revocation of their driving privileges

November 14, 2024

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New Regulations Could Lead to CDL and CLP Revocations for Thousands of Drivers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is alerting commercial drivers to an important date that could impact their licenses. Over 178,000 holders of ...