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FMCSA announces its final decision to renew the exemption from the minimum 30-minute rest break provision of the Agency’s hours-of-service (HOS) regulations requested by the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) for certain commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. The exemption covers drivers for all specialized carriers transporting loads that exceed normal weight and dimensional limits—oversize (OS) or overweight (OW) loads or both—and require a permit issued by

As we approach the end of the year, it’s the perfect time for every DOT-regulated employer to take a step back and evaluate their Drug & Alcohol Testing Program. One of the most commonly overlooked compliance requirements—especially during Q4 —is ensuring you are meeting the minimum annual DOT testing percentages.   These requirements apply to every employer with CDL drivers performing safety-sensitive functions, regardless of fleet size. With audits increasing nationwide, no

Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) removed five devices from the agency’s list of electronic logging devices (ELDs). These devices were placed on the Revoked Devices list due to the companies’ failure to meet the minimum requirements established in Title 49 CFR Appendix A to Subpart B of Part 395. “This action reinforces FMCSA’s commitment to ensuring that every ELD used on America’s roadways meets federal standa

The preamble of FMCSA's 2011 final HOS rule ( 76 FR 81134 ) stated that FMCSA is committed to an analysis of the relative crash risk by driving hour, the impact of the changes in the HOS provisions, and examination of differences in crash risk after restarts that include 2 nights and those that do not. The HOS final rule also said that FMCSA would work with the OMB on the methodologies of these new statistical data collections. FMCSA needs additional data to answer important

FMCSA removed the ELD below due to the company's failure to meet the minimum requirements established in Title 49 CFR Appendix A to Subpart B of Part 395. ELD Name Model Number ELD Identifier ELD Provider         PHOENIX ELD PHOELD PRS973 Phoenix ELD Motor carriers have up to 60 days to replace the revoked ELD with compliant ELDs. Motor carriers and drivers using the ELDs above must take the following actions: Discontinue using the revoked ELD and revert to paper logs or log

Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) removed five electronic logging devices (ELDs) from the agency’s list of devices. These devices were placed on FMCSA’s Revoked Devices list due to the companies’ failure to meet the minimum requirements established in Title 49 CFR Appendix A to Subpart B of Part 395. The removal is effective October 17, 2025 for the following devices : ELD Provider: ART KILIM INC ELD Name: PREMI

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.

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

Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) removed ROBINHOOD ELD from the...

Split Sleeper Berth Time The first of the pilot programs is related to the split sleeper berth rule. Currently, only 7/3 and 8/2 splits...

The FMCSA removed three devices from the agency’s list of registered ELDs. TT ELD PT30, ELOG42, and RENAISSANCE ELD were placed on the...

Ensuring truck drivers can communicate with law enforcement and read road signs keeps American families on our roads safe WASHINGTON,...

On July 14, 2025, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a temporary waiver allowing interstate commercial...

FMCSA and NHTSA have withdrawn the September 7, 2016 joint proposed rule that if enacted would have required that heavy vehicles (those...

FMCSA Issues Temporary Waiver to Support NRII Transition Monday, July 14, 2025 Announcement Today, FMCSA granted a waiver allowing...

The Gov. of Texas has declared a state of disaster waiving max drive time (49 CFR Parts 395.3 and 395.5) for property and passenger...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today unveiled a package of new initiatives, pilot programs, and regulatory updates designed...

FMCSA has renewed its "Fireworks" HOS exemption. This is a standard renewal for 44 American Pyrotechnics Association members carrying...

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) Medical Examiner's Certificate Integration rule is effective June 23, 2025.  This...

As your CARB compliance partner, NECS has continued to research all other states that may adopt CARB regulations. Two states have...