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Hours of service
Virginia waives hours-of-service and permit fees for hay haulers
Drivers moving hay in Virginia can skip the ten and fourteen hour driving limits from October 1 to October 30. The state also removes permit costs for wide…
Hours of service
Request to Allow Paper Logs Instead of ELDs Is Denied
The decision affects all commercial drivers who must keep records of duty status. Carriers must continue to equip their vehicles with approved electronic…
Hours of service
FMCSA waives hours-of-service rules for fuel haulers through December
The measure targets carriers moving essential fuel to support agricultural harvests and address refining shortages. It applies only to interstate routes.
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…
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