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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 ...

The Commercial Vehicle Training Association is backing an FMCSA proposal that would make drivers who fail to meet federal English language proficiency requirements subject to out-of-service enforcement.

August 24, 2026

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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 to ...

: 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 ...

The EPA is accepting public comments on proposed revisions to its 2027 heavy-duty truck emissions rule, including changes to engine derates, compliance timelines, and emissions-related warranties.

July 21, 2026

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EPA Seeks Public Input on Proposed Changes to 2027 Truck Emissions Rule

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public feedback on proposed revisions to its 2023 heavy-duty truck emissions rule, allowing truck drivers, owner-operators, ...

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 ...

Learn why a commercial truck can be legal at 80,000 pounds and still receive an overweight citation because of axle weight limits and the Federal Bridge Formula.

July 13, 2026

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Why an 80,000-Pound Truck Can Still Get an Overweight Ticket

Ask most people about truck weight limits, and they’ll answer with one number: 80,000 pounds. While that’s the maximum gross vehicle weight allowed on ...

FMCSA has temporarily suspended biennial update enforcement for carriers experiencing issues with the new Motus registration system while technical problems continue to be addressed.

July 9, 2026

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FMCSA Temporarily Suspends Biennial Update Enforcement During Motus Transition

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has temporarily suspended enforcement actions that could inactivate USDOT numbers for carriers that have not completed their ...

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 ...

ATRI is surveying truck drivers and carriers to measure the scale and economic impact of unauthorized cabotage activity in the United States.

May 19, 2026

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ATRI Launches Survey Examining Unauthorized Cabotage Activity in U.S. Trucking

The American Transportation Research Institute is asking truck drivers and motor carriers to provide input on unauthorized cabotage activity taking place within the United ...