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FMCSA Waives Certain HOS Regulations in Anticipation of Snow Storm Fern
The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) hereby declares that an emergency exists that warrants issuance of a Regional Emergency Declaration and provide emergency regulatory relief from certain requirements in Part 395 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). This Emergency Declaration is issued in response to severe winter storms and cold temperatures substantially below normal in the Affecte
5 days ago2 min read


FMCSA Revokes 4 More ELDs
On January 13, 2026, FMCSA removed the following ELDs from the list of registered ELDs due to the companies' 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 PREMIERRIDE LOGS 1RIDE PRD391 PREMIERRIDE LOGS LLC DSGELOGS DSGELOGS1 DSGEL1 DSG TRACKING LLC STATE ELOGS ST8-E STE384 STATE ELOG LLC STATE ELOGS 2 PT-30 STE384 STATE ELOG LLC These ELDs now appear on FMCSA’s Revoke
Jan 141 min read


2026 DOT Random Testing Rates Released
ODAPC's website https://www.transportation.gov/odapc/random-testing-rates has been updated to reflect the CY 2026 random drug and alcohol testing rates. Please note that the FRA Mechanical annual random alcohol testing rate will be 10% in 2026. For all other DOT agencies, the 2026 annual random testing rates will remain the same as the 2025 rates.
Jan 81 min read


Paper Med Card Waiver Extended Until April 10, 2026
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
Jan 61 min read


FMCSA Removes Four Devices from List of Registered Electronic Logging Devices
Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) removed four 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. “Electronic logging devices play an important role in preventing unsafe driving practices,” said FMCSA Administrator
Dec 30, 20252 min read


FMCSA Renews Oversize, overweight haulers 30-minute break exemption
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
Dec 4, 20251 min read


As We Near Year-End: Are You Meeting DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Percentages?
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
Dec 3, 20252 min read


FMCSA Removes Five Devices from List of Registered Electronic Logging Devices
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
Nov 20, 20252 min read


FMCSA Issues Notice and Request for Comments to Study Impact of HOS Regs on Crash Risk
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
Nov 20, 20251 min read


Another ELD Revoked By FMCSA
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
Oct 24, 20251 min read


FMCSA Removes Five Electronic Logging Devices from Registered List
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
Oct 20, 20252 min read


Indiana Vehicle Temporary Registration Permits Now Valid for 31 Days vs. 45 Days
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.
Oct 15, 20251 min read


Paper Med Card Waiver Extended By FMCSA
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
Oct 13, 20251 min read


FMCSA Removes ROBINHOOD ELD from List of Registered Electronic Logging Devices
Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) removed ROBINHOOD ELD from the...
Sep 25, 20251 min read


FMCSA Set to Begin Two Pilot Programs Related to HOS
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...
Sep 16, 20251 min read


FMCSA Removes Three Devices from List of Registered ELDs
The FMCSA removed three devices from the agency’s list of registered ELDs. TT ELD PT30, ELOG42, and RENAISSANCE ELD were placed on the...
Sep 4, 20252 min read


DOT to California, Washington, and New Mexico: Enforce English Language Requirements or Lose Federal Funding
Ensuring truck drivers can communicate with law enforcement and read road signs keeps American families on our roads safe WASHINGTON,...
Aug 26, 20253 min read


FMCSA Modifies Paper Med Card Waiver
On July 14, 2025, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a temporary waiver allowing interstate commercial...
Aug 21, 20251 min read


FMCSA Speed Limiter Proposed Rules Officially Withdrawn
FMCSA and NHTSA have withdrawn the September 7, 2016 joint proposed rule that if enacted would have required that heavy vehicles (those...
Jul 25, 20251 min read


FMCSA Shares Following Waiver re: MEC Paper Copies
FMCSA Issues Temporary Waiver to Support NRII Transition Monday, July 14, 2025 Announcement Today, FMCSA granted a waiver allowing...
Jul 14, 20251 min read
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