FMCSA
FMCSA Doubles Emergency Trucking Relief Period to 30 Days
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has extended the automatic exemption period for regional emergencies from 14 to 30 days, giving qualifying...
FMCSA Moves Forward with HOS Flexibility Tests, Opens Public Comment Period
Truck drivers could eventually have more flexibility in how they divide sleeper-berth time and manage delays at shipping and receiving facilities as the...
FMCSA Restores 30-Day Emergency HOS Relief for Qualifying Drivers
A rule effective October 5 gives drivers providing direct assistance during qualifying regional emergencies a longer relief window, replacing the previous 14-day limit....
Trucking Safety Reforms Gain Ground as Industry Pushes for Lasting Change Stronger oversight of driver training, carrier operations, and electronic logs is part of a broader effort to protect professional drivers and improve accountability.
For professional truck drivers, fair competition depends on consistent standards. Training, licensing, equipment, and safety records all matter when drivers and carriers are...
FMCSA to Review Drug-Related Out-of-Service Rules for Truck Drivers
A petition from commercial vehicle inspectors calls for clearer rules when a driver continues operating after a drug-related out-of-service order. The Federal Motor...
What Happens When Your ELD Gets Revoked While You’re Still Using It
An ELD does not have to stop working to become unusable for federal compliance. FMCSA can remove a device from its Registered ELDs...
FMCSA Warns Trucking Companies About Fake Motus Registration Websites
Trucking companies are being warned to watch for fraudulent emails directing them to fake websites designed to look like FMCSA's new Motus registration...
FMCSA Prepares Hours of Service Pilot Programs for Expanded Driver Testing in 2027
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has completed the initial testing phase of two Hours of Service (HOS) pilot programs to examine...
Construction Zone Safety for Truck Drivers: 8 Ways to Stay Safe When the Lanes Get Tight
Construction season means more than orange barrels and reduced speed limits. For truck drivers, every work zone requires adjusting to narrower lanes, changing...
CVTA Backs FMCSA Proposal to Strengthen English Proficiency Enforcement for Truck Drivers
The Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA) is supporting a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proposal that would make commercial drivers who fail...
