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New legislation takes aim at emissions control devices
The Diesel Truck Liberation Act would prohibit federal requirements for emissions control devices and onboard diagnostic systems and not allow prosecution under federal law for tampering with emissions equipment. Also: Truck Parking Club expands.
October 20, 2025
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Most heavy trucks exempt from new 25% truck tariff, 'non-U.S. content' will be taxed
Trucks that qualify for preferential tariff treatment under USMCA dodge more taxes. Tariffs apply to the value of the non-U.S. content.
October 18, 2025
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July 7, 2025
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Five ELDs revoked from FMCSA's 'Registered Devices' list
Revoked devices include the Premium ELD, True Logbook, Xplore ELD, Kami ELD and Evo ELD. Carriers and drivers should stop using the revoked devices and revert to paper logs/replace them with a compliant device.
October 17, 2025
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Arkansas DOT begins AI truck inspection project
The $2.7 million project includes weigh-in-motion sensors, Tire Anomaly Classification Systems, License Plate Recognition and more. Also: Stevens Transport names new Senior VP of Fleet Services; Averitt's customer service call center celebrates 30 years of service.
October 17, 2025
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DOT docks California $40 million for ELP compliance failure
FMCSA is withholding $40,685,225 in Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program funding from California.
October 16, 2025
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CVSA announces Operation Safe Driver Week results
Law enforcement personnel participating in the week-long enforcement effort issued five times as many citations and warnings to commercial drivers as they did passenger vehicle drivers. Also: Mack, Autocar issue recalls; truck parking information deployed along I-5 in Washington state.
October 15, 2025
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Seven charged in alleged New York CDL test cheating scheme
Three New York DMV employees were among seven charged for their roles in a "no-show" CDL testing scheme. Also: Another bill sets sights on non-domiciled CDLs; founders of Bandag, Autocar, Great West Casualty recognized;
October 14, 2025
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Trucking English language enforcement: The toughest and most lax states
This analysis reveals states where English language proficiency enforcement has grown in intensity since ELP's return to the out-of-service criteria. Likewise: the almost 20 states where ELP violation counts have fallen.
October 13, 2025
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FMCSA extends paper med cert waiver
Carriers and truck drivers can now use paper medical examiner's certificates for 60 days following their issuance through Jan. 10, 2026. Also: TCA opens application period for Fleet Safety Awards.
October 13, 2025
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Lawmaker's new bill would relaunch under-21 truck driver apprenticeship program
The Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot program concludes in November, and a new bill, if passed, would launch a new program with simplified rules. Also: FTR to host State of Freight Symposium on chemicals and petroleum in November; NMFTA, Truckstop.com partner to offer cybersecurity resources for small fleets.
October 10, 2025
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ATA calls on Congress to reform CDL testing, training
The group called for an ELP assessment during CDL testing, stronger CDL issuance oversight, a crackdown on cabotage and more. Also: Canadian Trucking Alliance launches campaign against "Driver Inc." contractor scheme.
October 9, 2025
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Bill introduced to codify non-domiciled CDL changes, end Canada/Mexico CDL reciprocity
The legislation “mandates that states will come into compliance with stricter licensing and monitoring standards or they will suffer severe penalties,” its sponsor said. Also: More truck parking coming to PA; Premier Transportation names new VP of Safety.
October 8, 2025
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Roadcheck results: 10K vehicles, 3K drivers sidelined for OOS violations
During the 72-hour International Roadcheck inspection blitz in May, inspectors found more than 81% of trucks and 94% of drivers had no out-of-service violations. Brakes, hours of service, no-CDL among top violation categories.
October 7, 2025
Trucks
Trump delays heavy truck tariff one month, adds medium-duty tax
President Donald Trump has announced a new 25% tariff on imported trucks, delaying a prior plan but expanding it to include medium-duty vehicles.
October 6, 2025
Regulations
Derek Barrs confirmed to take over as FMCSA Administrator
Barrs has commercial vehicle enforcement experience after a career with the Florida DOT and Florida Highway Patrol. He becomes FMCSA's first full-time administrator since January 2024.
October 3, 2025
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Could a potential new HOS rule give truck drivers more flexibility?
Proposed pilot program will test flexible sleeper berth options for truck drivers.
October 2, 2025
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FMCSA employees unaffected by government shutdown
According to the DOT's shutdown plan, FMCSA and NHTSA employees will continue working during the government shutdown. Also: Oregon wildfire HOS relief extended; used-truck market saw August improvement.
October 2, 2025
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Lawmakers look to help farmers with restricted CDLs
A new bill would allow online renewals for restricted CDLs for farm-related industries and clarify that ag-related equipment does not contribute to vehicle weight classifications. Also: C.H. Robinson names 2025 Carriers of the Year.
October 1, 2025
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