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Stay current with the latest Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration news from Transport Topics. Our expert coverage delivers timely updates on FMCSA regulations, enforcement actions and policy changes that directly impact the trucking and freight transportation industries. Whether you're a fleet operator, safety manager or industry stakeholder, our in-depth reporting helps you navigate compliance requirements and stay ahead in a constantly evolving regulatory landscape.

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Asked and Answered: FMCSA Experts Address HOS Questions

FMCSA officials addressed concerns related to the final rule on hours-of-service regulations during an online question-and-answer session on the final rule Dec. 17.

December 18, 2020
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FMCSA Plans Information Collection for CDL Testing Delays Survey

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is planning to submit an Information Collection Request associated with its annual survey on commercial driver license skills testing delays.

December 11, 2020
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FMCSA Drug Clearinghouse Records 46,000 Violations in First 10 Months

Nearly 46,000 driver drug-related violations have been recorded in the federal Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse during its first 10 months of operation.

December 8, 2020
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FMCSA Clarifies Terms for Ag Haulers, Farmers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published an interim final rule clarifying some definitions associated with agricultural goods.

November 19, 2020
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Senate Committee Unveils Fiscal 2021 Transportation Funding Bill

The U.S. Senate committee that oversees funding across the federal government unveiled a plan for fiscal 2021 that will ensure operations continue uninterrupted across agencies, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

November 12, 2020
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IG Report Outlines Top Management Challenges for FMCSA

A federal oversight report calls on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to provide more 鈥渞obust oversight鈥 of states鈥 compliance with commercial driver license and driver medical exam requirements.

November 12, 2020
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ELD Vendors Update Software to Match Modified HOS Rules

Before the federal government鈥檚 revised hours-of-service rules went into effect Sept. 29, suppliers of electronic logging devices were busy updating their software.

November 3, 2020
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FMCSA Seeks Nominations for Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is requesting nominations for people to serve on its Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee.

October 28, 2020
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FMCSA Endures Busy, Challenging Year, Agency鈥檚 Top Official Says

It鈥檚 been a busy but productive year for FMCSA officials, Deputy Administrator Wiley Deck said Oct. 23 during American Trucking Associations鈥 Management Conference & Exhibition.

October 23, 2020
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FMCSA Denies ELD Exemption for Drivers Traveling With Pets

Can truck drivers use paper logs if Fido rides shotgun? No way, federal trucking regulators say.

October 19, 2020