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With the exception to Alaska, which is the only state that is not compliant with NRII, all state medical examiners must now electronically transfer the Medical Examiners Certification (MEC) information directly to the states (via the National Registry), which must then post the information to the drivers Motor Vehicle Report (MVR). Previously, since states weren't prepared for the change (NRII), there was a waiver in place that allowed drivers to carry the physical copy of t

With the recent crackdown on non-compliant ELDs, it has come to the attention of inspectors that most ELDs share underlying software and hardware, making it difficult for them to continue auditing to a model-by-model approach and simply taking individual ELD models off the self-certification registry. Taking individual ELD models off the self-certification registry leads to companies rebranding the ELD and re-self-certifying it under a new name. Non-Compliant ELDs create an o

Every year, approximately 3.5 million professional truck drivers, both men and women are responsible for getting goods and resources delivered so Americans can live their lives. Chefs can cook because meat and produce are delivered. Americans can shop for groceries and supplies, and communities and businesses can keep running. This National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, we celebrate the men and women who keep goods moving, shelves stocked, and businesses thriving. Truck dr

Today, a coalition from DOT, DHS, the White House and Top U.S. Attorney's announced the Joint Task Force Crossroads of America, a multi-state partnership to secure our highways and strengthen border security. Partnering across federal, state, and local agencies, the Task Force will target criminal networks and fraud to reduce highway fatalities and protect Americans. Actions Include: USDOT Emergency removal of 110 commercial driver’s license (CDL) schools associated with more

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA) Brake Safety Week has begun and will run through Aug. 29. This weeklong enforcement initiative is designed to improve brake safety and ensure that CMV's operating on North American highways are operating with properly maintained brakes. Throughout the week, law enforcement will conduct routine CMV inspections focusing on brake systems and components. Vehicles with brake (or other) violations will be cited and/or put out of serv

he Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Operation Safe Driver Week is scheduled for July 12-18. Throughout the week, law enforcement will be paying particular attention to unsafe behavior by commercial motor vehicle drivers. Unsafe driving behavior includes speeding, distracted driving, fatigued/drowsy driving, following too closely, impaired driving, failure to wear a seatbelt, unsafe lane changes, disregarding traffic signals, etc. Operation Safe Driver Week is an

The HHS Publishes Revised Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (CCF). The 2026 Federal CCF may be used as a paper or electronic form. The effective date of the revised Federal CCF is April 27, 2026 and the expiration date is April 30, 2029. What is different about the 2026 CCF? The revised CCF includes the following changes: In Step 1F (copies 1-5): Removed drug analytes and checkboxes and changed ‘‘Drug Tests to be Performed’’ to ‘‘Other tests to be performed (spec

The DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations require all CDL drivers (operating a vehicle over 26,000 lbs., carrying 16+ passengers, or hauling hazmat) to be D&A tested under certain circumstances. DOT D&A testing regulations not only affect the drivers, but also a number of responsible parties such as the employer/motor carrier, safety manager or designated employer representative, collectors, substance abuse professionals, the laboratory, the medical review officer, etc.

Many Truckers Now Operating Without a Valid License Causing Major Violations and Crashes Across U.S.

Should a carrier have more than one USDOT number, it is important to think about bringing the carriers IRP and IFTA programs together under one roof. A few reasons why this matters more than it might seem on the surface: One Source of Truth (Mileage is the common denominator across everything) IRP and IFTA both rely on the same jurisdictional mileage data When IRP and IFTA are managed separately, discrepancies can happen Ensures consistency from vehicle onboarding → report

"Our Roads, Our Safety® Week is a national, annual safety observance dedicated to raising awareness on how to share the road safely with large trucks and buses. Led by FMCSA, the week is part of the broader Our Roads, Our Safety® campaign — a national public education program committed to reducing crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving commercial motor vehicles. Together with safety partners across the country, FMCSA works to ensure that every road user has the knowledge

As State Driver’s Licensing Agencies (SDLAs) and certified medical examiners continue to transition to the secure electronic transmission of medical certification data required under the National Registry II (NRII) final rule, now only 4 states have not transitioned. They are: Alaska Kentucky Louisiana New Hampshire Currently there is a waiver in existence allowing interstate commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders, commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders, and motor carri

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) schedules an International Roadcheck each year with a specific driver and vehicle focus. This year's initiative is scheduled for May 12-14 and includes Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. Most inspections will be Level I 37-step procedures checking a driver’s documents, license or commercial driver’s license, medical examiner’s certificate and skill performance certificate (if applicable), record of duty status, Drug and Alcohol Clearing

CSA (Compliance, Safety, Accountability) is one of the most important FMCSA programs that fleets have to manage. Not properly managing and maintaining data on your CSA scores can lead to unsafe drivers being on the road, increased roadsides, violations and fines, and audits. Per FMCSA "CSA is FMCSA's data-driven safety compliance and enforcement program designed to improve safety and prevent commercial motor vehicle (CMV) crashes, injuries, and fatalities. CSA consists of thr

Last year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) voted to approve 17 changes to out-of-service criteria during inspections. Those changes have recently gone into effect. Changes include: Intoxicating Beverages - "Be on Duty or Operate” was amended to state that when the driver is in possession of wine or beer with an alcohol content of 0.5% or more, or any distilled spirit, the driver is out of service. Driver’s Record of Duty Status – Property-Carrying Vehicles we

FMCSA has once again extended its waiver allowing motor carriers and drivers to rely on a paper copy of the medical examiner's certificate (MEC) as proof of the driver's medial certification for up to 60 days after the MEC was issued. FMCSA strongly recommends that, in addition to submitting physical qualification examination results electronically, all medical examiners continue to issue paper Medical Examiner’s Certificates, Form MCSA-5876, to drivers at the time of their e

FMCSA proposes amendments to its regulations governing the annual Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Plan and Agreement registration fees that participating States collect from motor carriers, motor private carriers of property, brokers, freight forwarders, and leasing companies. The UCR Board of Directors (Board) did not recommend any change in fees for the 2026 registration year, therefore the fees remained the same as the 2025 registration year. However, on September 18, 2

Employers: Download the Revised Employer Handbook For the first time in ten years, DOT’s Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance (ODAPC) updated their publication, What Employers Need to Know About DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing: Guidance and Best Practices . Here are some of the more substantive changes that DOT made to their handbook for employers: Supervisors and service agents should know the difference between DOT and non-DOT testing forms. Owner-operators don’t n

Question: What should a motor carrier do to assess a CMV driver’s English language proficiency (ELP) during the driver qualification process? Guidance: Because 49 CFR § 391.11(a) prohibits a motor carrier from requiring or permitting a person to drive a CMV unless that person is qualified, a motor carrier should assess a driver’s qualifications, including the ability to comply with the ELP requirements of 49 CFR § 391.11(b)(2). Motor carriers may conduct this assessment us

As State Driver’s Licensing Agencies (SDLAs) and certified medical examiners continue to transition to the secure electronic transmission of medical certification data required under the National Registry II (NRII) final rule, now only 5 states have not transitioned. They are: Alaska California Kentucky Louisiana New Hampshire Currently there is a waiver in existence allowing interstate commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders, commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders, and