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FMCSA sued over warning-device exemption denial
Autonomous truck tech developer Aurora is suing the agency after being denied an exemption from the requirement that drivers place warning triangles when stopped at roadside. FMCSA has also signaled intent to study the safety impacts of warning triangles.
January 14, 2025
Regulations
FMCSA revokes registrations of six ELDs
The removal of the six ELDs from FMCSA's Registered Devices list brings the total to 15 since mid-November.
January 8, 2025
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June 11, 2025
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NAPA boosts logbook compliance to nearly 100%
A Pennsylvania carrier reduces logbook violations by removing its drivers' load cards from their driver app dashboard and prompting them to verify their logs in order to retrieve details for their next trip assignment.
January 1, 2025
Regulations
Study shows almost all fleets struggle with cost of maintaining compliance
Almost all (96%) of survey respondents reported reducing costs in other areas of their business to cover compliance-related expenses over the past 12 months.
December 20, 2024
Regulations
'Revert to paper logs or logging software': FMCSA revokes certifications of 4 ELDs
One device from Columbus ELD and three devices from MasterELD were removed from FMCSA's list of registered ELDs. Carriers are asked to stop using the devices and revert to paper/logging software, then replace them with compliant devices by Feb. 9.
December 11, 2024
Safety & Compliance
FMCSA denies fleet's under-21 exemption request
3 North LLC petitioned FMCSA to allow it to use under-21 CDL holders to drive intrastate in other states than their state of domicile. Also: Two Paccar recalls hit about 100 trucks; Trump assistant AG pick critical of AB 5; MATS registration open.
December 11, 2024
Regulations
FMCSA plows ahead with changes to Crash Preventability Determination Program
After proposing last year to expand the types of crashes eligible for review under the program to determine preventability, FMCSA decided to keep its proposal mostly as-is moving forward in making changes to the program.
December 4, 2024
Regulations
FMCSA to move ahead with revamped CSA scores
The agency revealed changes it has made to the still-in-the-works CSA Safety Measurement System revamp, based on feedback received from truckers since the revamp was announced last year.
November 20, 2024
Safety & Compliance
Speeding, seat belt use among top trucker violations during Operation Safe Driver Week
While nearly 6,000 tickets/citations and warnings were issued to commercial and passenger drivers during the initiative, 4,000 of those were to truckers. Also: Fleet owner sentenced for COVID loan fraud; Averitt names new VP; new Landstar facility opens.
November 20, 2024
Safety & Compliance
Three ELDs removed from FMCSA's Registered Devices list
The Keep Tracking ELD and two Rollingtrans ELDs were removed from its Registered Devices list Monday, requiring carriers and drivers to discontinue using them. Also: Nikola Tre BEV trucks recalled; North Carolina reminds truckers to stay on truck routes.
November 19, 2024
Safety & Compliance
Unannounced hazmat inspection blitz puts 576 trucks out-of-service
A five-day hazmat-focused inspection initiative totaled nearly 4,000 inspections with 576 OOS violations. Also: Lewisville, Texas, enforcement operation puts 43% of inspected trucks OOS; Kenworth secures new Sourcewell government contract.
November 18, 2024
Safety & Compliance
CDL downgrades for drug, alcohol violations begin Nov. 18
The second phase of FMCSA's Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse takes effect Monday, Nov. 18, which requires states to downgrade CDLs for drivers in "prohibited" status.
November 15, 2024
Safety & Compliance
Roadcheck finds U.S. vehicle violations slightly higher than North American average
Commercial motor vehicle enforcement parked more than 13,000 vehicles and nearly 3,000 drivers with violations in May's enforcement campaign.
September 24, 2024
Components
How well do you know the 20% rule for brake violations?
An often misunderstood rule can keep a truck and/or trailer with certain brake violations on the road.
August 15, 2024
Safety & Compliance
FMCSA places four ELDs on 'Revoked Devices' list
Carriers should stop using the four devices – CTE-LOG ELD, ELD VOLT, PowerTrucks ELD, and TFM ELD – and revert to paper logs or logging software to record required hours of service data.
July 23, 2024
Regulations
Canadian fleet shut down following bridge strike
British Columbia officials followed through on recently increased penalties for bridge strikes in the province. Also: Zonar's telematics device the first to be certified by CARB for Clean Truck Check testing.
July 22, 2024
Regulations
Timeline for AEBs, broker transparency, other rulemakings in the works
The 2024 Spring Regulatory Agenda, published this month, updates the timeline on a number of potential rulemakings from FMCSA and NHTSA affecting trucking.
July 17, 2024
Regulations
Emergency HOS waivers for Baltimore bridge collapse extended
The emergency declaration, in effect since the end of April, is now effective through July 15. Also: Tie rod recalls affecting more Daimler, Volvo, Mack units; comment period extended for fleet's request to use under-21 drivers across state lines.
July 9, 2024
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