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FMCSA Temporarly allows fuel haulers to drive up to 16 hours
Effective September 16 through December 16, 2026, eligible fuel haulers may drive up to 16 hours within a 24-hour period. Drivers must receive at least six…
Fees and registration
FMCSA delays biennial update enforcement during system transition
The agency extended customer service hours to 11 p.m. Eastern time and added Saturday support. It also warned that scammers are sending fake update notices…
CDL
Court reviews FMCSA rule on non-domiciled CDL eligibility
The agency maintains that H-2A, H-2B, and E-2 visa holders still qualify because they pass federal work checks. Judges heard arguments on September 15 and will…
Enforcement
FMCSA warns carriers about fake Motus registration emails
The agency says scammers are sending messages that ask drivers to update their profiles through a fake portal. Carriers should check links carefully before…
Enforcement
Border enforcement targets cabotage violations and revokes driver visas
U.S. border agencies now check electronic records before crossings. Carriers should verify that foreign drivers only haul international freight to avoid delays…
Regulation
House committee advances bill to replace warning triangles with flashing lights
The proposal passed a House committee this spring and now moves to the full chamber. Industry analysis estimates the safety changes could prevent nearly 500…
Medical and clearinghouse
FMCSA renews voluntary driver medication form for medical examiners
The form helps medical examiners check if prescribed drugs affect driving safety. Comments on the renewal are due by October 15, 2026.
CDL
Court reviews FMCSA rule on non-domiciled CDL eligibility
The policy impacts roughly two hundred thousand drivers and changes document requirements. Carriers should wait for the court decision before altering staffing…
CDL
Court reviews CDL validity after work authorization expires
The dispute involves thousands of out-of-state commercial licenses and a $160 million federal funding penalty. Carriers should watch for a ruling that could…
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