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Fees and registration
Customs truck arrival fees increase for fiscal year 2027
The adjustment covers single crossing charges and annual transponder prepayments. Carriers should update their border crossing accounts before the new fiscal…
Regulation
CBP Proposes New Import Tracking Rules for Carriers and Importers
The proposal would update manifest requirements and require new supply chain documentation. Comments are due by December 1, 2026.
Medical and clearinghouse
Hearing exemptions renewed for 12 interstate truck drivers
The renewals cover drivers who do not meet the standard hearing test. They remain valid until March 4, 2028, and require annual driving record submissions and…
Medical and clearinghouse
Seizure disorder exemptions granted to 14 commercial drivers
The exemptions apply to 14 specific individuals and expire on April 21, 2028. Carriers hiring these drivers must follow strict reporting and medical exam rules.
Fees and registration
FMCSA seeks comments on renewing accident recordkeeping rule
The requirement applies to all motor carriers operating commercial vehicles. Carriers can submit feedback on the paperwork burden before the November 9…
Medical and clearinghouse
Comments due Oct 9 on driver epilepsy exemption requests
Carriers and drivers may submit feedback on safety concerns before the October 9 deadline. The agency will review each medical case individually.
Regulation
Federal hazmat law preempts state tort claims for gasoline transport
The decision covers cargo tank motor vehicles carrying gasoline. It blocks state lawsuits that try to impose different safety duties on hazmat drivers for…
Enforcement
Federal tip line opens for reporting commercial driver license fraud
Carriers and independent drivers can use the line to report unqualified operators. The reporting process helps federal agencies target illegal hiring practices.
CDL
Federal program expands CDL waivers and training for military veterans
Training funding covers full tuition and housing stipends for apprentices. A March rule also blocks asylum seekers, refugees, and DACA recipients from getting…
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