Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Safety, labor advocates register early opposition to rule changes.

30-minute rest break, split sleeper berth requirements among five major revisions.

Bill being drafted by Kansas Senator Jerry Moran would create a Women in Trucking Advisory Board within FMCSA.

Agency will not comment on new publication date until review is finalized.

The USDOT and USDA are seeking comments on a revision to hours-of-service and electronic logging device regulations for the agriculture and livestock industries.

New categories to be added to types of crashes deemed “not preventable.”

Proposal would make it easier for drivers to take test from out of state.

Logistics platform launches in second European country, where the trucking industry and shippers contend with a growing driver shortage and too many empty kilometers.

Study would bolster steps undertaken in the private sector to address the problem.

FMCSA, USDA to standardize definitions for HOS exemption enforcement.

ATA concerned that extending deadlines could affect proper enforcement.

Those convicted will be banned for life from obtaining a CDL.

Denial to SBTC follows last year’s denial to OOIDA.

Groups claim teen drivers carry more risk resulting in more fatalities.

Suspension will help drivers haul relief supplies in response to Tropical Storm Barry.

Truckload carriers expect “dramatic increase” in fuel efficiency with speed mandate.

Governor Gavin Newsom requests federal assistance from President Trump

Maximum limit would be required for new and existing trucks weighing over 26,000 lbs.

Agency wants to reduce time and costs for driving schools and applicants

Ray Martinez concedes finding enough drivers aged 18-20 with military experience could be difficult.

LTL giant claims new requirements would also add costs to its in-house driver training.

White House receives guidelines but DOT, FMCSA still must sign off.

Capitol Hill hearing took on lease-purchase agreements, truck size and weights

FMCSA wants to fill “critical data gap” on loading dock wait times

Democrats boost maritime programs over Trump’s budget

Measure also seeks to keep 30-minute rest break, ag hauler ELD exemption.

FMCSA will look to avoid separate rules while addressing new technologies

Fuller says the new database on drug and alcohol tests will slice capacity by 10%.

Trucker union sides with most of proposal’s early comments.

Top DOT official ranks HOS #1 on freight priority list.

Hair follicle testing – once cleared for use in the federal database – could have the biggest effect on driver availability.