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FMCSA removes another ELD from its list of Registered Devices

Carriers and drivers have until April 4 to replace the Nationwide ELD if they are using it now.

February 3, 2023

FMCSA seeks additional comments on autonomous trucks regulations

The FMCSA's filing asks questions about whether carriers should be required to notify FMCSA when operating Level 4 and Level 5 autonomous trucks.

February 2, 2023

2 tractor-trailers on highway

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FMCSA removes ELD ONE from its list of approved devices

The agency says motor carriers have a period of up to 60 days to replace the revoked device(s) with compliant ELD(s).

January 31, 2023

House committee to hold hearing on State of Transportation and Supply Chain Challenges

Chris Spear, president and CEO of the American Trucking Associations will testify.

January 29, 2023

Legislation provides tax credits, training grants for drivers & parking funds

“We need to recruit, train, and retain truck drivers to keep our supply chain moving."

January 25, 2023

Two tractor-trailers on highway

Nevada, South Dakota and Wyoming waive regs for propane haulers

Wyoming citizens “are faced with low supplies of propane with which to heat their homes and businesses.”

January 24, 2023

Blue flame of a gas burner

Refinery shutdown, winter weather prompt FMCSA emergency declaration

The order applies to carriers and drivers providing direct assistance supporting emergency relief efforts transporting gasoline, diesel, or jet fuel.

January 18, 2023

Shut down Suncor refinery in Colorado

Wisconsin waives hours of service regulations for heating fuel haulers

Gov. Tony Evers issued an executive order declaring an energy emergency related to a shortage of residential heating fuel in the state.

January 10, 2023

Map of Wisconsin

Fines for violations of federal regulations increased by DOT

DOT is required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 to adjust fine amounts each year based on inflation.

January 6, 2023

Violation sign in red

FMCSA waives hours of service regs for heating fuel haulers

The emergency declaration covers 45 states and is effective until Jan.6.

December 22, 2022

FMCSA proposes changes to limit emergency declarations

"Through the proposed changes, the agency would ensure that the relief granted through emergency declarations is appropriate and tailored to the specifics of the circumstances and emergency being addressed."

December 8, 2022

State of Emergency sign

Livestock haulers request for hours of service change denied: FMCSA

The request would have allowed drivers, after 10 consecutive hours off duty, to be on duty for 16 hours after coming on duty, and to drive a total of 15 hours during that 16-hour period.

November 30, 2022

Livestock hauling big rig

FMCSA: Two Texas carriers shut down for numerous safety violations

The related motor carriers were found to be “imminent hazards” to public safety and were ordered to immediately cease all interstate and intrastate operations.

November 18, 2022

Red sign saying 'Shut Down'

New York latest state to modify hours of service for fuel haulers

New York joins Ohio, Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota for recently issuing hours of service waivers for fuel haulers.

November 17, 2022

New York state highway sign

Iowa temporarily waives hours of service regs for fuel haulers

The proclamation cites “extensive challenges to timely access to supplies of motor fuels,” as well as “long wait times at terminals” for fuel haulers.

November 7, 2022

Welcome to Iowa highway sign

Comments almost universally opposed to prospect of electronic IDs on trucks

"This is insane. The FMCSA is going to keep on until they find out what a real trucker shortage really is."

October 30, 2022

Tractor-trailer on highway

FMCSA allows COVID hours of service waiver to expire

The emergency declaration has been extended repeatedly during the pandemic.

October 17, 2022

FMCSA expected to revive speed limiter regulation next year

FMCSA is considering mandating speed limiters on trucks equipped with electronic control units capable of governing speed.

October 17, 2022

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'Ice Road Truckers' returns; Lisa Kelly, Todd Dewey are back on the ice

Oddly, the show was never officially canceled. It was just placed on indefinite hiatus.

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Have your say: Survey of top industry issues now open through Oct. 10

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Cargo theft expected to surge during long Labor Day weekend

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Duffy threatens 3 states with loss of funds over language enforcement

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