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FMCSA gives drivers, carriers leeway on new electronic med cert rule
The agency has issued a waiver that allows drivers and motor carriers to use a paper copy of the driver's medical certificate for up to 15 days after the certificate was issued, giving more time for the information to be posted to the driver's MVR.
July 14, 2025
Regulations
Traffic fatalities continue downward trend: NHTSA
NHTSA's traffic fatality estimates for the first quarter of 2025 reveal a 6.3% decline from the year prior. Also: Truck busted in Texas with $23M of meth concealed in load of papayas; Border Patrol crackdown in Laredo on human- and drug-smuggling has canceled 1K CDLs since 2008.
July 14, 2025
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July 7, 2025
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July 11, 2025
Regulations
What fleets should know about recent regulatory changes
From the renewed enforcement of the English language proficiency regulations to the implementation of the electronic medical certificate rule and more, fleets need to ensure they remain compliant.
July 11, 2025
Equipment controls
Bill to ban driverless trucks vetoed in Colorado
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis vetoed a bill last month that would have required a CDL holder to be present in autonomous trucks operating in the state. Also: Pennsylvania enforcement blitz targets aggressive driving; more.
July 10, 2025
Regulations
How to stay compliant amid confusion around new electronic med cert rule
With still a dozen states yet to comply with FMCSA's rule for electronic transmission of medical certificates, there is some confusion about ensuring compliance. Here, find tips from compliance experts on how to best ensure you and your drivers are authorized to operate.
July 9, 2025
Regulations
Truck drivers responding to Texas flooding get regulatory relief
Drivers providing direct assistance to the flooding emergency in Texas received regulatory relief from Parts 390-399 of the federal regulations through Aug. 4. Also: Propane haulers ask for hours-of-service exemption for winter months; Oregon cracks down on unauthorized HHG movers.
July 9, 2025
Regulations
Chicken processor fleet wants to use HOS ag exemption
Indiana-based Protein Transport, which transports chicken products, is petitioning FMCSA to allow it to utilize the 150-air-mile HOS exemption. Also: Truck driver caught attempting to smuggle 13 illegal immigrants in N.M.; recalls for Great Dane trailers, nat-gas Freightliner Cascadias.
July 8, 2025
Regulations
House passes Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
The legislation is now awaiting President Trump's signature. Also: Massachusetts seeks CDL skills testing waiver; truck driver sentenced for human smuggling; PA Turnpike tolls set to increase in 2026.
July 4, 2025
Regulations
CloudTrucks petitions FMCSA for exemption from certain driver application regs
The fleet of more than 700 owner-operators wants to use its own verification process using federal databases rather than requiring driver applicants to provide previous employment information. Also: Ryder recognizes Driver of the Year winners; new Boss Truck Shop in Arkansas.
July 3, 2025
Regulations
DataQs reform: FMCSA pivots to new state requirements for funding
Following up on a 2023 proposal to add appeals processes for third-stage DataQs reviews, FMCSA responded to comments received by pivoting to a different approach, state-level changes to the DataQs requirements for MCSAP Grant funding.
July 2, 2025
Regulations
ATD leaders send letter to key legislators opposing REPAIR Act
The American Truck Dealers (ATD) submitted letters to the ranking members of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee and Senate Commerce Committee Tuesday in opposition of H.R. 1566/S. 1379, also known as the REPAIR Act.
July 1, 2025
Regulations
North Carolina bill addresses predatory towing issues
A bill passed by the state's legislature bans commercial truck booting for parking and looks to prevent towing companies from holding cargo hostage. Also: I-40 reopened in Tennessee after nine-day closure; Mack recalls certain Anthem, Granite, MD Electric trucks.
July 1, 2025
Alternative power
'Big Beautiful Bill' removes biofuel, renewable diesel 'disadvantage,' experts claim
A new bill could be a big win for greener trucking. By restoring tax parity for biofuels, the legislation aims to fix a failing market, lower emissions with renewable diesel, and reduce costs for consumers.
June 30, 2025
Regulations
DOT to audit states' non-domiciled CDL practices
DOT Secretary Sean Duffy is directing FMCSA to conduct a nationwide compliance review of states issuing non-domiciled CDLs. Also: Senate bill would require CDL applicants to demonstrate English proficiency; slow-moving super load planned for I-80.
June 30, 2025
Business
DOT set to eliminate speed limiter proposal, keep pre-2000 ELD exemption in place
A DOT package aimed at improving truckers' working conditions would provide truck parking funding, withdraw FMCSA's speed limiter mandate proposal, establish pilot programs for hours-of-service flexibility and more.
June 27, 2025
Regulations
Members of Congress ask FMCSA to waive hours regs in advance of forecast emergencies
The letter from 32 House members asks FMCSA to facilitate emergency declarations and trigger automatic HOS relief at least 5 days before reliably predicted disasters. Also: CarriersEdge launches English language assessment for truck drivers as ELP out-of-service enforcement takes effect; repair shop owner charged for deleting emissions.
June 26, 2025
Regulations
Trucking association challenging CARB's Clean Truck Partnership with OEMs
The Western States Trucking Association believes the CTP is a regulation, meaning CARB did not follow state rules in implementing it. Also: Torc opens new innovation center in Michigan; Senate bill would increase dry bulk axle-weight variance; more.
June 25, 2025
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