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Stay current with the latest Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration news from Transport Topics. Our expert coverage delivers timely updates on FMCSA regulations, enforcement actions and policy changes that directly impact the trucking and freight transportation industries. Whether you're a fleet operator, safety manager or industry stakeholder, our in-depth reporting helps you navigate compliance requirements and stay ahead in a constantly evolving regulatory landscape.

GovernmentBusinessSafety

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
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

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
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

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
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyFuel

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
GovernmentBusinessSafety

FMCSA Removes Two Chiropractors for Deficient Driver Exams

Regulators are removing two Houston chiropractors from the register of medical examiners for failure to adequately perform physical qualification exams on commercial vehicle drivers.

April 14, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

NHTSA Denies Side Underride Guard Petition From Nonprofit

NHTSA denied a request seeking an investigation into whether side underride guards on trailers could reduce the severity of vehicle collisions with tractor-trailers.

April 2, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Intellistop CEO Continues Fight for Pulsating Brake System

Michelle Hanby is seeking reconsideration of a petition denied by the FMCSA in 2022 that would have allowed broader use of Intellistop's technology.

March 27, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Trump Taps Derek Barrs for FMCSA Head Amid Turmoil

The nomination of Barrs, a former Florida Highway Patrol chief with more than three decades in public safety, follows a string of leadership changes at the agency.

March 25, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

FMCSA’s Camire Removed From Website After Brief Appointment

The reason for the sudden departure has not been publicly announced. FMCSA has not issued a statement, and the Department of Transportation has not commented on the change.

March 21, 2025
GovernmentSafety

FMCSA Appoints Acting Administrator Adrienne Camire

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has named Adrienne Camire as its acting administrator.

March 7, 2025