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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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DOT Moves to Slash Dozens of Trucking Regulations

While many of the revisions may seem minor, the agency said that in total, the deregulatory package will rescind, withdraw or amend burdensome regulations that do not enhance safety.

May 30, 2025
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Safety: CVSA Urges FMCSA to Limit Truck Driver Conveyance Time

Nearly 40% of truck drivers are misusing personal conveyance time, according to Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance inspections.聽 聽

May 20, 2025
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FMCSA Revokes 8 ELDs From Approved List

Carriers must replace the revoked ELDs with compliant ELDs from the Registered Devices list before July 11.聽Those that continue to use them will be considered as operating without an ELD.

May 14, 2025
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CVSA to Urge FMCSA to Limit Truck Driver Conveyance Time

Inspectors have quietly gathered data on truck driver personal conveyance time and are making plans to soon ask regulators to limit the use of conveyance time to two hours.

May 13, 2025
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CVSA International Roadcheck Event Set for May 13-15

During the three-day event, which takes place across Canada, Mexico and the United States, law enforcement personnel will conduct inspections of commercial motor vehicles and drivers.

April 23, 2025
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States Adopt Streamlined Medical Certification Rule Early

Wisconsin, Rhode Island and Missouri are early adopters of a new online process to streamline the handling of Medical Examiner鈥檚 Certification for commercial vehicle drivers.

April 23, 2025
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Transport Experts Prepare for Trump-Era Regulatory Shift

President Donald Trump's commitment to reduced federal regulations is expected to lead to a shift in how transportation policy is handled, experts detailed during a discussion April 21.

April 22, 2025
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FMCSA Removes Two Chiropractors for Deficient Driver Exams

Regulators are removing two Houston chiropractors from the register of medical examiners for failure to adequately perform physical qualification exams on commercial vehicle drivers.

April 14, 2025
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NHTSA Denies Side Underride Guard Petition From Nonprofit

NHTSA denied a request seeking an investigation into whether side underride guards on trailers could reduce the severity of vehicle collisions with tractor-trailers.

April 2, 2025
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Intellistop CEO Continues Fight for Pulsating Brake System

Michelle聽Hanby is seeking reconsideration of a petition denied by the FMCSA in 2022 that would have allowed broader use of Intellistop's technology.

March 27, 2025