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FMCSA has completed pre-testing for two Hours of Service pilot programs that will expand in 2027 to study more flexible sleeper berth and duty period options for commercial drivers.

September 2, 2026

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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 whether ...

: FMCSA has revoked five electronic logging devices and is requiring affected motor carriers to replace them with compliant ELDs by Oct. 6, 2026.

August 11, 2026

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FMCSA Revokes Five Electronic Logging Devices, Gives Carriers 60 Days to Comply

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has removed five electronic logging devices (ELDs) from its list of registered devices, requiring motor carriers using ...

FMCSA has revoked 10 additional electronic logging devices. Carriers using the affected ELDs have until Sept. 8, 2026, to replace them with compliant devices

July 14, 2026

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FMCSA Revokes 10 More Electronic Logging Devices

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has removed 10 additional electronic logging devices (ELDs) from its Registered Devices List after determining they no ...

The Colorado Department of Transportation plans to build a new Interstate 25 rest area near Pueblo featuring 50 truck parking spaces as part of the Exit 108 interchange improvement project.

July 7, 2026

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Colorado Plans New I-25 Rest Area With 50 Truck Parking Spaces Near Pueblo

Truck parking capacity along Interstate 25 in southern Colorado is set to expand as the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) moves forward with plans ...

FMCSA removed TRUCKSTAFF ELD from its registered devices list on June 23. Carriers using it must switch to paper logs or logging software and replace the device by August 23, 2026.

June 29, 2026

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FMCSA Removes TRUCKSTAFF ELD From Registered Devices List

FMCSA has removed TRUCKSTAFF ELD from its list of registered electronic logging devices, giving carriers 60 days to replace it with a compliant ELD. ...

Learn what truck drivers can still control when parking gets tight, including how to find backup truck parking, use apps and satellite view, confirm customer parking, and adjust before the clock forces the issue.

June 26, 2026

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How Truck Drivers Can Build a Better Stop Strategy Amid Tight Parking Availability

Truck parking usually becomes a problem before a driver is actually ready to shut down. A route can look manageable in the morning, then ...

Learn what can place a truck driver out of service during a roadside inspection, including hours-of-service problems, CDL issues, medical certification, drug and alcohol violations, and vehicle defects.

June 10, 2026

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What Can Place a Truck Driver Out of Service During a Roadside Inspection

An out-of-service order can stop a trip on the spot. Sometimes the problem is tied to the driver. Sometimes it is tied to the ...

FMCSA has issued a temporary fertilizer transportation waiver affecting 36 states through Aug. 26 as federal agencies respond to supply challenges.

June 3, 2026

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FMCSA Temporarily Eases Regulations for Fertilizer Shipments In 36 States

Many federal trucking waivers are issued after hurricanes, floods, or other natural disasters. This one stems from a different challenge. The Federal Motor Carrier ...

FMCSA removed 12 more ELDs from its registered device list. Truck drivers and carriers using the revoked devices have until July 20 to switch to compliant systems.

May 25, 2026

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FMCSA Removes 12 More ELDs From Approved Device List

Truck drivers and carriers using 12 electronic logging devices recently removed from FMCSA’s registered list have until July 20 to switch to compliant systems ...

FMCSA revoked three more ELDs from the approved registry, giving truck drivers and carriers until July 7 to switch to compliant logging devices.

May 13, 2026

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Truck Drivers Using These ELDs Have Until July 7 To Replace Them

Three more electronic logging devices have been removed from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s approved ELD registry, leaving affected truck drivers and carriers ...