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Here are the new CVSA out of service criteria that take effect today

These changes have been incorporated into North American Standard Inspection Program training materials, along with updated inspection bulletins, inspection procedures, operational policies and training videos.

April 1, 2025

Blue tractor-trailer on highway

Congressional hearing Wednesday takes up trucking industry issues

The hearing, entitled “America Builds: How Trucking Supports American Communities,” will be held at 10 a.m. ET Wednesday.

March 24, 2025

Overhead view of tractor-trailer on a highway

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EPA announces plans for sweeping regulatory changes; trucking reacts

"Mom and pop trucking businesses would be suffocated by the sheer cost and operational challenges of effectively mandating zero emission trucks."

March 13, 2025

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin

Arizona plans annual commercial vehicle inspection effort next week

Enforcement efforts will be conducted along I-10 and I-19 with special emphasis placed on motor carrier safety regulations, including driver qualification, hours of service, and overall safe operations.

February 21, 2025

Officer inspecting big rig tires

FMCSA reopens comment period for proposed broker transparency rule

FMCSA said broker transparency is intended to enable efficient outcomes in the transportation industry by providing information necessary for the transacting parties to make informed business decisions.

February 18, 2025

Tractor-trailer at loading dock

Bipartisan legislation aims to stop fraud by household goods haulers

“This bill would provide FMCSA with explicit authority to assess civil penalties for violations of commercial regulations."

January 31, 2025

Household goods mover

Organizations appeal to Trump to dump proposed speed limiter mandate

"In short, this mandate will be harmful for America’s truckers and small businesses, and it will be counterproductive to improving roadway safety."

January 17, 2025

Big rig on highway

2 more ELDs removed from registered devices list; makes 6 in a week

The FMCSA just last week removed four other ELDs from its list of registered devices.

December 19, 2024

Driver checking ELD

TCA offers its legislative predictions on key federal trucking issues

"As the new administration and Congress begin their terms, TCA is dedicated to fostering collaboration and driving solutions that strengthen the industry’s ability to deliver essential goods, enhance safety, and contribute to economic growth."

November 19, 2024

FMCSA places three ELDs on its Revoked Devices list

Motor carriers have up to 60 days to replace the revoked ELDs with compliant ELDs.

November 18, 2024

FMCSA ELD website

U.S. Roadcheck results: 7,920 vehicles & 2,151 drivers placed out of service

The top vehicle violation in the U.S. was for defective brakes (3,093). The U.S.'s top driver violation was hours of service (845). Loading was the top hazmat violation (60).

September 24, 2024

Trucks in line for inspection

Colorado expands mandatory chain laws, limits trucks' left lane use

Commercial drivers are urged to pay attention to new signs still being placed along these areas, alerting truckers of the restrictions.

September 13, 2024

Tractor-trailer in snow

2 more ELD's removed from FMCSA's list of registered devices

If the ELD providers correct all identified deficiencies for their devices, FMCSA will place the ELDs back on the list of registered devices and inform the industry of the update.

August 15, 2024

Header from FMCSA list of registered devices

FMCSA: Carriers' CLP holders can drive without CDL holder in passenger's seat

The exemption, "subject to the terms and conditions imposed, will maintain a level of safety that is equivalent to, or greater than, the level that would be achieved absent such exemption."

July 31, 2024

'Student Driver' sign on back of trailer

Unpermitted load overweight by 103,300 lbs. fined $39,101 in CT

Using portable scales, the troopers discovered the gross vehicle weight of the truck and its load was 183,300 pounds, which meant it was overweight by 103,300 pounds.

July 12, 2024

CT troopers stopped oversize load

FMCSA orders CA trucking company shut down after crash, violations

FMCSA conducted a compliance investigation and concluded that Monique Trucking is egregiously noncompliant with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations ...

July 3, 2024

'Shut Down' in yellow on black background

FMCSA gets yet another top administrator; third one this year

“Our agency is focused on enhancing safety for all roadway users, and I am committed to working with safety partners across the commercial motor vehicle industry to get this work done.”

June 25, 2024

FMCSA hosts 3 safety fitness determination listening sessions

If you are unable to attend any of the sessions above, FMCSA is also accepting written comments through Aug. 7.

June 10, 2024

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Composite infographic showing critical trucking industry issues: driver operating vehicle, commercial trucks at facility, and legal scales with gavel

Drivers rate fuel prices, parking, compensation as top issues of concern

Motor carriers, which made up 48% of respondents, had rather different issues of concern on ATRI's annual survey.

Aerial view of organized truck parking lot with multiple commercial vehicles in rows

Feds award $200 million for 14 truck parking projects in 12 states

Green fuel pump nozzle inserted into vehicle's fuel tank during refueling

Trump claims deal with Russia for diesel; calls it 'my Greatest Priority'

Professional truck driver operating a semi-truck on a multi-lane highway during autumn, with fall foliage visible along the roadside.

Driver pay increased in 2025's freight recession, says new ATA study

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