WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the launch of two bold new pilot programs aimed at improving the working conditions and quality of life for America’s truck drivers. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will study increased flexibility in the current hours-of-service (HOS) regulations, which will help determine if providing […]
The move comes amid a reported commercial truck driver shortage of about 60,000 drivers. The United States will stop issuing worker visas for commercial truck drivers, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced last week. The change was effective immediately, reported CBS News. A State Department spokesperson said the pause was done “in order to conduct a […]
Effective September 30, 2025, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will no longer accept paper payments, such as checks and money orders, for any agency transactions, including fees for initial application of operating authority registration, reinstatement or legal name changes, civil penalty payments, and other fee-based transactions. FMCSA has actively engaged with stakeholders over the […]
WASHINGTON DC – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) removed three devices from the agency’s list of registered electronic logging devices, or ELDs. TT ELD PT30, ELOG42, and RENAISSANCE ELD were placed on the Revoked Devices list due to the companies’ failure to meet the minimum requirements established in Title 49 CFR […]
Levies on Trading Partners Now Set to Start Aug. 7 President Donald Trump announced new tariff rates on dozens of trading partners just before hitting his trade deal deadline Aug. 1. Trump clarified in that executive order that most of the tariffs won’t go into effect until Aug. 7. This coming after he already delayed the […]
Announcement Today, FMCSA granted a waiver allowing interstate commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders, commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders, and motor carriers to continue relying paper copies of medical examiner’s certificates as proof of drivers’ medical certification for up to 15 days after the date the medical examiner’s certificate is issued. The waiver is in effect […]
Don’t trade safety for a few seconds. 1. 🧠 Less Time to React The faster you go, the less time you have to respond. That means a much higher risk of crashing. 2. 💥 Crashes Are Far More Dangerous Speed increases impact force. This makes serious injuries or fatalities much more likely. 3. 👮♂️ You […]
President Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces Nationwide Audit of States Issuing Non-Domiciled Commercial Driver’s Licenses WASHINGTON– U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is launching a nationwide audit into state practices in issuing non-domiciled Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs), specifically reviewing the potential for unqualified individuals […]
There’s not a lot of good news to report this week, based on the latest economic reports that crossed our desks. ACT Research is tempering expectations for the Class 8 truck market this year due to uncertainty over U.S. trade policy and its potential economic impact. Trucking conditions deteriorated in January, according to an index […]
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will hold its annual International Roadcheck commercial vehicle inspection blitz May 13-15, focusing on tires and truck driver hours of service. Roadcheck is a high-visibility, high-volume commercial motor vehicle inspection and regulatory compliance enforcement initiative that takes place over three days in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Law enforcement personnel will inspect […]
