FMCSA
FMCSA Plans Changes to CDL Training Requirements and ELD Certification
Federal trucking regulators are developing new requirements for entry-level driver training and electronic logging devices, with proposals that could change how new drivers...
Military CDL Waiver Programs Help Veterans Qualify for Truck Driving Careers
Military service can provide years of experience operating heavy vehicles, transporting equipment and working under demanding driving conditions. For service members considering a...
Women in Trucking’s 2026 Accelerate! Conference Enters Final Day in Dallas
The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) brought trucking professionals together in Dallas this week for its 2026 Accelerate! Conference & Expo, featuring discussions...
How the Electronic Medical Certification System Affects Truck Drivers
Truck drivers renewing their DOT medical certification now have an important change to account for. Since October 12, 2026, a paper medical card...
FMCSA Confirms Nationwide Changes to DataQs Safety Record Reviews
Truck drivers and motor carriers now have access to updated procedures for challenging inaccurate safety records in every state, following nationwide implementation of...
How Truck Drivers Can Verify a Job Offer from a Legitimate Carrier
A job offer from a recognizable trucking company might seem straightforward, especially when the recruiter knows the equipment, routes, and pay package. The...
FMCSA Grants Alaska One-Year Extension for Paper Medical Certificates
Commercial drivers licensed in Alaska can continue using paper medical examiner's certificates under a one-year exemption from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration...
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....
