Top FMCSA transportation violations of 2025

The FMCSA has conducted a total of 8,340 inspections in the United States, detecting more than 50,000 violations. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is responsible for conducting annual inspections, both scheduled and unannounced, of truck drivers and carriers to ensure compliance with safety regulations established for the transportation sector. With three quarters of […]
FMCSA to eliminate paper payments starting September 30

This move is part of a broader effort by FMCSA to modernize its operations and provide a more efficient experience. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced that starting September 30, 2025, it will no longer accept paper payments, such as checks or money orders, for any transactions related to its services. This […]
Fleet alert: three ELDs removed from FMCSA’s approved list

On September 4, the FMCSA requested that truck drivers and fleets remove three ELDs as a result of the manufacturers’ failure to meet the minimum requirements. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has requested that truck drivers and fleets remove three ELDs as a result of the manufacturers’ failure to meet the minimum requirements […]
FMCSA grants new exemption for the use of paper copies of medical certificates

CDL and CLP holders, as well as transporters, may now use the physical copy of medical certificates for an extended period of up to 60 days from the date of issuance. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced a modification to the exemption issued on July 14 regarding the use of printed copies […]
No English, No Trucking: FMCSA pulls over 1,200 drivers

The FMCSA has reported that more than 1,200 truck drivers have been removed from U.S. highways for lack of English. In April, the Department of Transportation announced it would reinstate the mandatory enforcement of English language proficiency (ELP) for all truck drivers in the United States. Through a two-step evaluation process, the Federal Motor Carrier […]
Transforming trucking: USDOT and FMCSA roll out major industry updates

The USDOT and FMCSA have started to implement a series of key reforms aimed at reducing regulatory burdens and improving working conditions for truck drivers. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), under the leadership of Sean Duffy, has begun implementing new measures aimed at improving the transportation industry and addressing the recurring issues that affect […]
NRII temporary exemption granted by the FMCSA

The FMCSA announced on July 14 an exemption to the new NRII rule to facilitate the transition. On June 23, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), officially implemented a new regulation that transforms the medical certification process for commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders. This regulation, known as […]
Unified Registration System: new identity verification system to combat fraud

The Unified Registration System has a new identity verification process will be simple and promises to reduce fraud in the transportation industry. A fraud epidemic has been attacking the trucking industry, growing year after year and constantly finding new ways to infiltrate the sector. Despite the threat, few measures had been implemented to support carriers […]
Federal audit targets non-domiciled CDL licenses

The initiative directs the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to review how states are managing these special licenses. U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, has announced the launch of a nationwide audit into state-level practices regarding the issuance of Non-Domiciled Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs), as part of what he has dubbed the “Pro-Trucker Regulatory […]
Lawmakers call for expedited HOS exemptions for faster emergency response

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has requested that the FMCSA expedite and anticipate its regulatory exemption process for Hours of Service (HOS). A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers, led by Representatives Mike Bost and Mike Collins, has requested that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) expedite and anticipate its regulatory exemption process for […]