FMCSA
FMCSA Looks to Remove 16K DOT Docs From National Registry
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is proposing the removal of medical examiners (MEs) from its National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners...
FMCSA Updates Medical Handbook to Clear up Any Regulatory Confusions
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released the updated Medical Examiner’s Handbook (MEH) on Jan. 22, which includes revisions to the Medical...
FMCSA Administrator Resigns from Position
Robin Hutcheson, the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), is set to resign from her position effective Jan. 26, 2024....
New HOS Exemption Granted by FMCSA
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is set to extend the hours-of-service exemption for a trucking company, WestRock, operating a route under...
New Reports Influence Safety Fitness Rulemaking
Last year, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) provided the public with a three-month window to submit comments regarding potential changes to...
UCR Plan Fees May be Increased in Light of FMCSA Proposal
The FMCSA is suggesting a 25% uptick in the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Plan fees for the 2025 registration year, as well as...
FMCSA Sets Date for Next Truck Leasing Task Force Meeting
The Truck Leasing Task Force (TLTF) created through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is scheduled to conduct a virtual meeting on...
Florida Agency Submits New Exemption Request, Public Responds with Opposition and Support
A request by a Florida agency for an exemption from a segment of the CDL skills test regulations has garnered a diverse range...
Fine Amounts from FMCSA Set to Increase as a Result of Inflation
The price of non-compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations is set to rise in 2024, according to a final rule...
How Safety Initiatives Could Unfold in the New Year
When looking at safety in 2024, the predominant concern in the trucking industry may not be exclusively tied to specific rulemaking, as highlighted...
