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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.

GovernmentBusinessSafety

FMCSA Grants Waiver on Electronic Medical Certificates

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, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

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, 2025
GovernmentSafety

Congressmen 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, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

FMCSA 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, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Duffy 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, 2025
GovernmentEquipmentSafety

New 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Federal trucking regulators have implemented a rulemaking that creates a new digitalized system to replace outdated medical examiner paper documents.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, 2025
GovernmentSafetyPerspective

Perspective: 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, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

FMCSA 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, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

FMCSA 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, 2025
GovernmentSafety

CVSA 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.

June 5, 2025