FMCSA Registration Deadline Approaches as Carriers Prepare for New Federal System

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is urging trucking companies, carriers, brokers, and USDOT operators to verify and update their accounts before May 14, 2026, as the agency transitions to its new registration system.
FMCSA updates its coercion rule for drivers facing HOS and ELD pressure

The FMCSA’s updated guidance explains that the “coercion rule” is intended to protect commercial motor vehicle drivers.
New identification process for the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

The FMCSA has begun implementing new identity verification requirements for the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
How to avoid ELD violations: common mistakes truckers make

Violations related to Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) are among the most common issues found during roadside inspections by the Department of Transportation.
North Dakota among states regaining non-domiciled CDL authority

North Dakota will reissue approximately 150 of the 526 CDLs and CLPs for non-resident drivers that were active during the FMCSA audit.
MOTUS: new registration platform for FMCSA-regulated transportation

MOTUS is a modernized platform designed to replace the legacy tools of the USDOT and the Unified Registration System.
FMCSA report: HOS violations increase after 2020 rule changes

In a recent report presented to Congress, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) evaluated the 2020 changes to hours-of-service (HOS) regulations.
New FMCSA report examines carrier financial responsibility levels

The report states that the role of insurance in covering catastrophic accidents is currently being affected by the declining real value of the existing minimum financial responsibility levels.
FMCSA finalizes rule to remove 12 trucking regulations

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued final rules eliminating 12 regulations considered “burdensome.” The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued final rules eliminating 12 regulations considered “burdensome” and which, according to the agency, do not provide substantial improvements to highway safety. The measures are part of a deregulation initiative launched in […]
Final rule on Non-Domiciled CDLs issued by the Department of Transportation

FMCSA concludes a comprehensive review of regulations applicable to Non-Domiciled CDL holders. After several months, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has completed its comprehensive review of the regulations applicable to non-domiciled commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders, reaffirming the primary objective of the Interim Final Rule (IFR) introduced in 2025 while incorporating key modifications […]