trucking regulations
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...
Essential Gear Every Flatbed Driver Needs to Cut Injuries and Deck Time
Flatbed drivers work long hours securing irregular loads in rain, wind, and darkness. Falls from trailer heights and cargo shifts create real risks...
All Truckers and Bus Drivers Will Now Take CDL Tests in English
Starting this year, every truck and bus driver seeking a commercial driver’s license (CDL) in the United States will be required to take...
What Truck Drivers Need to Know About State-Level Weight Enforcement Hotspots
Weight enforcement is one of the most consistent operational risks truck drivers face across the United States. While federal weight limits are standardized,...
CHP Warns Drivers to Double Check GPS After Truck Gets Stuck on Placer County Road
The California Highway Patrol is reminding truck drivers to verify GPS routes after a tractor-trailer became stuck on a narrow gravel road in...
Arizona Highway Patrol Conducts I-10 Enforcement Detail to Honor Fallen Officer
Arizona law enforcement recently carried out a commercial vehicle enforcement effort along Interstate 10 in southeastern Arizona that carried deeper meaning than a...
