Llame al (888) 572-7520 para hablar con un agente
Enviar mensaje a un agente
The main goal is to eliminate those rules that are now considered outdated or that impose an unnecessary burden on truck drivers.
On May 30, the Department of Transportation proposed cutting and amending more than two dozen federal regulations related to road transportation. While some of these regulations have a relatively minor impact, the main goal is to eliminate those that are now considered outdated or that impose an unnecessary burden on truck drivers.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy described the initiative as a “common-sense shift,” aimed at building a more efficient government that better reflects the needs of American citizens. He added that the government has failed in this regard in the past, and that his department will now take the lead in eliminating regulations deemed unnecessary.
Regulations to be eliminated by the Department of Transportation
The Department of Transportation outlined several other regulations under consideration for removal. Among them is the proposal to eliminate the requirement that rear underride guards on trucks be permanently labeled with the manufacturer’s certification. It also includes removing the rule that requires commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders to personally report any motor vehicle violations to their state of residence.
The proposal also introduces an exemption from lighting and reflector requirements, allowing license plate lights mounted on the rear of truck tractors to be excluded when pulling a trailer. Additionally, it seeks to revise CMV’s tire regulations to clarify that FMCSA rules will no longer require load restriction markings on tire sidewalls.
Another part of the proposal targets the elimination of outdated requirements in several Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, including those related to seating systems, side-impact protection, seat belt anchorage systems, and roof crush resistance. Likewise, the proposal would remove the requirement for electronic logging device (ELD) user manuals to include a list of providers who have self-certified their products.
The Department also plans to review the rule requiring carriers and intermodal equipment providers to sign and return completed roadside inspection reports to the issuing state agency. Finally, the proposal suggests updating the definition of “medical treatment” for accident reporting purposes to reflect revised FMCSA guidelines on off-site medical care.
Rule changes aimed at improving safety
Although many of these changes are seen as low impact for carriers, the Department of Transportation maintains that, collectively, the deregulation package will eliminate, reduce, or revise overly burdensome rules that do not enhance safety. These efforts will also help streamline the Code of Federal Regulations by removing over 73,000 words from the Federal Register, according to the agency.
In Brief: FMCSA CDL Exemption, EPA Emissions Delay, and ELD Revocations
FMCSA and EPA introduce policy shifts for trucking and automotive industries.
Motor Oil Crisis Hits Trucking Industry as Supply Chain Disruptions Deepen
The conflict between the United States and Iran, combined with restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, is now disrupting global motor oil supplies, driving up prices, reducing availability and creating new operational pressure for fleets and owner-operators across the United States.
4,000 Brake Inspections Led to Commercial Vehicles Being Removed from Service
The CVSA conducted inspections of commercial vehicles across North America as part of Brake Safety Day.
U.S. Bill Seeks to Create Federal Standards for Autonomous Trucks
As part of the BUILD America 250 Act, a comprehensive federal regulatory framework for the deployment of autonomous trucks in the United States has been proposed.
Freight: America’s New Push to Modernize Roads, Ports and Supply Chains
The U.S. Department of Transportation unveiled the 2026 National Freight Strategic Plan, a roadmap to upgrade a nearly seven-million-mile freight network that moves more than 54 million tons of goods every day. The announcement comes amid growing industrial activity, reshoring and mounting pressure on America’s logistics infrastructure.
World Cup 2026: The truckers are well insured and ready to be champions
The championship will turn US highways into a logistical hive of activity. A massive challenge that will require securing every truck and its cargo before the starting whistle. The numbers behind this huge business.
Business hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. California time