Truck Drivers USA
Back
Information News

trucking regulations

Tag
Showing 1-10 of 56 results
Filters
ATRI is seeking truck driver input on the safety benefits and compliance costs of hours-of-service rules and the ELD mandate through October 16.
  • Dane Fullow
  • Posted by Dane Fullow
September 21, 2026
3 min read

ATRI Seeks Driver Input on Costs and Benefits of HOS and ELD Rules

Truck drivers are being asked to weigh in on the real-world impact...

Read More
FMCSA has completed pre-testing for two Hours of Service pilot programs that will expand in 2027 to study more flexible sleeper berth and duty period options for commercial drivers.
  • Dane Fullow
  • Posted by Dane Fullow
September 2, 2026
4 min read

FMCSA Prepares Hours of Service Pilot Programs for Expanded Driver Testing in 2027

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has completed the initial testing...

Read More
The Commercial Vehicle Training Association is backing an FMCSA proposal that would make drivers who fail to meet federal English language proficiency requirements subject to out-of-service enforcement.
  • admin
  • Posted by admin
August 24, 2026
4 min read

CVTA Backs FMCSA Proposal to Strengthen English Proficiency Enforcement for Truck Drivers

The Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA) is supporting a Federal Motor Carrier...

Read More
: FMCSA has revoked five electronic logging devices and is requiring affected motor carriers to replace them with compliant ELDs by Oct. 6, 2026.
  • admin
  • Posted by admin
August 11, 2026
4 min read

FMCSA Revokes Five Electronic Logging Devices, Gives Carriers 60 Days to Comply

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has removed five electronic logging...

Read More
The EPA is accepting public comments on proposed revisions to its 2027 heavy-duty truck emissions rule, including changes to engine derates, compliance timelines, and emissions-related warranties.
  • admin
  • Posted by admin
July 21, 2026
4 min read

EPA Seeks Public Input on Proposed Changes to 2027 Truck Emissions Rule

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public feedback on proposed...

Read More
FMCSA has revoked 10 additional electronic logging devices. Carriers using the affected ELDs have until Sept. 8, 2026, to replace them with compliant devices
  • admin
  • Posted by admin
July 14, 2026
3 min read

FMCSA Revokes 10 More Electronic Logging Devices

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has removed 10 additional electronic...

Read More
Learn why a commercial truck can be legal at 80,000 pounds and still receive an overweight citation because of axle weight limits and the Federal Bridge Formula.
  • admin
  • Posted by admin
July 13, 2026
8 min read

Why an 80,000-Pound Truck Can Still Get an Overweight Ticket

Ask most people about truck weight limits, and they’ll answer with one...

Read More
FMCSA has temporarily suspended biennial update enforcement for carriers experiencing issues with the new Motus registration system while technical problems continue to be addressed.
  • admin
  • Posted by admin
July 9, 2026
4 min read

FMCSA Temporarily Suspends Biennial Update Enforcement During Motus Transition

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has temporarily suspended enforcement actions...

Read More
Learn what can place a truck driver out of service during a roadside inspection, including hours-of-service problems, CDL issues, medical certification, drug and alcohol violations, and vehicle defects.
  • admin
  • Posted by admin
June 10, 2026
8 min read

What Can Place a Truck Driver Out of Service During a Roadside Inspection

An out-of-service order can stop a trip on the spot. Sometimes the...

Read More
FMCSA has issued a temporary fertilizer transportation waiver affecting 36 states through Aug. 26 as federal agencies respond to supply challenges.
  • admin
  • Posted by admin
June 3, 2026
3 min read

FMCSA Temporarily Eases Regulations for Fertilizer Shipments In 36 States

Many federal trucking waivers are issued after hurricanes, floods, or other natural...

Read More