trucking regulations
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
FMCSA Plans Motus Rollout for Motor Carrier Registration Changes
Motor carrier registration is moving into a new system as federal regulators prepare to replace existing tools with Motus. The Federal Motor Carrier...
FMCSA Allows Temporary Use of Paper Medical Certificates During NRII Transition
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is allowing CDL and CLP holders to use paper medical examiner’s certificates as proof of medical certification...
CVSA 2026 Out of Service Criteria Now Active Across North America
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has rolled out its 2026 North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria, replacing the previous version used in inspections across...
