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Regulations
Legislation would ban carrier-managed 'predatory' lease-purchase programs
The House bill would require the U.S. DOT to create regulations to prohibit predatory commercial motor vehicle lease-purchase programs by motor carriers. Also: Senate confirms trio of DOT agency administrators, yet FMCSA awaits boss vote; DOT launches audit of FMCSA's oversight of states' CDL testing programs.
September 22, 2025
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Sleeper berth: Will truckers be able to split as they see fit?
Proposed split-duty and -sleeper pilot programs from FMCSA offer a path forward on delivering what's been the cardinal ask of many owner-operators for more than two decades since the 14-hour rule came into play. Namely, that's greater hours of service flexibility.
September 22, 2025
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March 24, 2025
Electronic Logging Devices
ELD revoked, pulled from FMCSA's 'registered devices' list | CARB's 'emergency' emissions regs after EPA waivers killed
Truck drivers and motor carriers using the ELD should revert to paper logs or logging software while looking to replace the device. Also: CARB proposes return to previous emissions regs; weight limits increased for certain ag haulers; big lane restrictions planned for I-5 bridge project.
September 19, 2025
Life
Cargo theft explosion: What is to be done? DOT wants to know
The U.S. DOT is requesting stakeholder feedback on cargo theft and ways to tackle it, including how to close loopholes that allow carriers to operate under different names after being removed from service. Also: Another bill takes aim at frivolous lawsuits; Mack Anthem now in company's Truck Builder online tool.
September 18, 2025
Equipment
Autonomous truck maker completes 'humanless' run in Houston
The Bot Auto autonomous truck tech company has announced its first hub-to-hub "humanless" run, with no driver or operator in or around the truck. Also: Truck driver sentenced to prison for cocaine possession charge; DAT adds load board options for cargo van, box truck, power only operations.
September 17, 2025
Hours of Service
FMCSA offers details on proposed HOS-flexibility pilot programs
Following DOT Secretary Sean Duffy's announcement of the launch of the pilot programs Monday, FMCSA released proposals showing one pilot would add more split-sleeper berth options, while the other would allow drivers to pause their 14-hour clock for up to 3 hours per duty cycle.
September 16, 2025
Life
Florida trucking company owner charged in truck, trailer theft scheme
Florida officials allege the trucking company owner was involved in a scheme to conceal stolen trucks and trailers with fraudulent VINs and falsified titles. Also: Group opposing heavier trucks cautions Congress ahead of next highway funding bill; new multimodal coalition established to modernize freight movement.
September 16, 2025
Life
Regulators, industry celebrate appreciation week with HOS flexibility emphasis, events, deals
Thank you, truckers! From the DOT announcing the launch of two hours-of-service-focused pilot programs, to events being held around the country, trucking is celebrating truck drivers during the annual National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, ongoing through Saturday.
September 15, 2025
Regulations
New bill looks to ensure compliance with 28-hour rule for livestock haulers
Bill sponsors say enforcement of the law for interstate livestock transport has been lax, and the legislation would require a new mechanism to monitor compliance. Also: Big I-40/U.S. 93 interchange project is halfway done; latest Highway Angel.
September 12, 2025
Hours of Service
Are inspectors missing an easy way to catch HOS cheats and non-compliant ELDs?
This consultant believes data manipulation by ELD editing services who mask edits made to fleet/driver records could be happening at the ELD provider level -- and that roadside inspectors have a way to spot it.
September 11, 2025
Regulations
Legislation aims to require English proficiency enforcement for all truckers that cross a scale
The bill would require weigh stations to check CDLs for "irregularities" and enforce ELP requirements "on each commercial motor vehicle that enters a weigh station." Also: Two more sentenced in CDLs-for-bribes scheme; Volvo launches Load Finder for customers; latest Highway Angel.
September 10, 2025
Life
FMCSA cancels sexual assault study 'focused on DEI' and 'transgender ideology'
FMCSA ends its Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment study for "advancing a transgender ideology," and participants in the project aren't pleased.
September 9, 2025
Regulations
Risk rear-end hit from a tailgating four-wheeler or destroy a railroad signal arm? Trucker John Doe's choice
Doe makes his choice, and the results are dramatic -- including a preventable-accident warning letter from his safety director. How'd the National Safety Council rule in this "Preventable or not?" series installment? Find out in the video.
September 9, 2025
Regulations
FMCSA, other agencies update timelines for bevy of in-progress regs
The Spring 2025 Unified Agenda from the federal government provides timing updates for regulations such as EPA's rollback of GHG Phase 3, FMCSA's look at sexual harassment of truckers and trainees, new entrant carrier knowledge tests and many more.
September 8, 2025
Regulations
Truck drivers propose required ELP endorsement for CDL holders
A new petition for rulemaking calls for an English language proficiency CDL endorsement that would be required for all CDL holders and applicants. Also: OOIDA opens registrations for Truck to Success program; latest Highway Angel.
September 5, 2025
Regulations
Trump regs agenda updates timelines for broker transparency, emergency braking, other rules
The Spring 2025 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions was released Thursday and offers an update on timing for a number of rulemakings in the works at DOT and other federal departments.
September 4, 2025
Regulations
Texas announces 'zero tolerance' for non-English speaking truck drivers -- even intrastate
Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Thursday took President Donald Trump's English language proficiency mandate a step further, applying it to in-state drivers and ending CDL issuance to non-English speakers.
September 4, 2025
Electronic Logging Devices
FMCSA revokes registration of three more ELDs
The ELDs were removed from FMCSA's "registered devices" list. Truck drivers and fleets using the TT ELD PT30, ELOG42, and Renaissance ELD devices must discontinue their use and revert to paper logs or logging software.
September 4, 2025
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