The agency is temporarily allowing commercial driver license holders to use paper medical certificate copies since 12 states failed to meet a June mandate for electronic records.
July 15, 2025FMCSA News Updates
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.
FMCSA: ELD Tampering Can Result in Stiff Penalties
The trucking industry is sharing information about how to spot the sophisticated new tampering of electronic logging devices and taking steps to remove bad actors from behind the wheel.
July 11, 2025Congressmen Ask FMCSA for Proactive HOS Disaster Response
Thirty-three congressmen from 22 states are asking FMCSA to issue hours-of-service exemptions when emergency warnings are issued instead of waiting until after disaster strikes.
July 9, 2025FMCSA Aims to Improve DataQs Process
Federal trucking regulators have issued a public notice reopening a lingering 2023 proposal seeking additional comments on how to improve the DataQs process.
July 1, 2025Duffy Unveils $275M Truck Parking Program, Slashes Rules
鈥淭ruckers keep America running,鈥 the DOT secretary said. 鈥淲hile the country sleeps, truckers grind through the night to help keep shelves stocked, families fed and businesses humming."
June 27, 2025New FMCSA Rule Institutes Electronic Medical Certificates
Federal trucking regulators have implemented a rulemaking that creates a new digitalized system to replace outdated medical examiner paper documents.
June 25, 2025Perspective: Mission Impossible for New CSA Changes?
Using Compliance Safety Accountability Safety Measurement System聽scores alone to predict an individual fleet鈥檚 propensity to be involved in a crash might be "Mission Impossible."
June 16, 2025FMCSA Seeks Input to Revamp Consumer Complaint Database
FMCSA聽 is seeking public input about its planned revision to the National Consumer Complaint Database that handles complaints against unsafe and unscrupulous companies.
June 10, 2025FMCSA Offers $89.4 Million in CDL Safety Grants
FMCSA is seeking grant applications by July 7 for $89.4 million in Commercial Driver鈥檚 License Program Implementation funds to improve highway safety.
June 9, 2025CVSA to Enforce English Tests for Truck Drivers Starting June 25
CVSA inspectors on June 25 will begin issuing out-of-service violations for truckers unable to pass roadside tests for communicating in English and understanding road signs.
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