NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Indiana Department of Revenue Motor Carrier Services (MCS) division is changing the validity period of temporary registration permits issued to IRP and BPR customers from 45 days to 31 days. This change is effective Feb. 1, 2026. These permits are a one-time issuance and cannot be extended.

CVSA's International Roadcheck inspection blitz in May of more than 56,000 vehicles yielded more than 10,000 vehicles and 3,000 drivers being placed out of service. This annual Roadcheck is performed throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. This year's Roadcheck focus was on tires (vehicle) and false logs (driver). The top violations for this Roadcheck for vehicle were related to brake systems, tires, defective brakes, lights, and cargo securement. Top violations for drivers

FMCSA grants a waiver from certain regulations applicable to interstate commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders, commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders, and motor carriers to allow them to continue to rely on a paper copy of the medical examiner’s certificate as proof of the driver’s medical certification for up to 60 days after the date the medical examiner’s certificate was issued. FMCSA strongly recommends that, in addition to submitting physical qualification examina