FMCSA News Updates

Government, Business

FMCSA Seeks Input to Revamp Consumer Complaint Database

FMCSA  is seeking public input about its planned revision to the National Consumer Complaint Database that handles complaints against unsafe and unscrupulous companies.

June 10, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Offers $89.4 Million in CDL Safety Grants

FMCSA is seeking grant applications by July 7 for $89.4 million in Commercial Driver’s License Program Implementation funds to improve highway safety.

June 9, 2025
Government, Safety

CVSA to Enforce English Tests for Truck Drivers Starting June 25

CVSA inspectors on June 25 will begin issuing out-of-service violations for truckers unable to pass roadside tests for communicating in English and understanding road signs.

June 5, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

DOT Moves to Slash Dozens of Trucking Regulations

While many of the revisions may seem minor, the agency said that in total, the deregulatory package will rescind, withdraw or amend burdensome regulations that do not enhance safety.

May 30, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Safety: CVSA Urges FMCSA to Limit Truck Driver Conveyance Time

Nearly 40% of truck drivers are misusing personal conveyance time, according to Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance inspections.   

May 20, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

FMCSA Revokes 8 ELDs From Approved List

Carriers must replace the revoked ELDs with compliant ELDs from the Registered Devices list before July 11. Those that continue to use them will be considered as operating without an ELD.

May 14, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

CVSA to Urge FMCSA to Limit Truck Driver Conveyance Time

Inspectors have quietly gathered data on truck driver personal conveyance time and are making plans to soon ask regulators to limit the use of conveyance time to two hours.

May 13, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

CVSA International Roadcheck Event Set for May 13-15

During the three-day event, which takes place across Canada, Mexico and the United States, law enforcement personnel will conduct inspections of commercial motor vehicles and drivers.

April 23, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

States Adopt Streamlined Medical Certification Rule Early

Wisconsin, Rhode Island and Missouri are early adopters of a new online process to streamline the handling of Medical Examiner’s Certification for commercial vehicle drivers.

April 23, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Transport Experts Prepare for Trump-Era Regulatory Shift

President Donald Trump's commitment to reduced federal regulations is expected to lead to a shift in how transportation policy is handled, experts detailed during a discussion April 21.

April 22, 2025