FMCSA and DOT rules, compliance, inspections and enforcement news for carriers and drivers.
FMCSA adds ethanol and heating oil to its emergency hours-of-service waiver for fuel haulers, a federal judge lets a warranty lawsuit over Paccar MX-13 engines move forward, and diesel rises for the first time in four weeks.
The IRS kept the transportation industry per diem at $80 a day from October 1, 2026, and this guide explains who qualifies, how the 80% limit works and how to count partial days with a worked example.
The Energy Department exchanges up to 315,000 barrels of heating oil from a Northeast reserve while diesel tops $6, and FMCSA renews a narrow railroad hours-of-service exemption through 2030.
NHTSA Moves to Roll Back Truck Fuel Economy Rules — What It Could Mean for the Trucking Industry A major regulatory shift in Washington could change how fuel efficiency requirements are applied to commercial trucks and engines, giving manufacturers more flexibility while opening a new debate over costs, technology, and the future of trucking. The…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has renewed an exemption allowing certain commercial learner’s permit holders to operate commercial motor vehicles without a qualified CDL holder seated in the front seat after they have passed the CDL skills test. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has once again granted an exemption that is likely to…
FMCSA Plans New Broker Qualification Standards: What Every Carrier, Broker, and Owner-Operator Needs to Know For years, discussions surrounding trucking regulations have focused primarily on commercial drivers. New rules regarding CDL requirements, English proficiency, safety compliance, Hours of Service, electronic logging devices, and vehicle inspections have dominated industry headlines. While these regulations directly affect drivers…
Congress Renews Focus on Highway Safety Around Commercial Trucks Road safety remains one of the most important priorities for the trucking industry, and lawmakers in Washington are once again emphasizing the importance of educating all drivers on how to safely share the road with large commercial vehicles. A bipartisan group of members of Congress recently…
Will Repealing the Federal Excise Tax Lower Trucking Costs? What the Modern, Clean and Safe Trucks Act Means for the Industry The trucking industry is once again debating one of the most controversial taxes affecting commercial transportation in the United States: the Federal Excise Tax (FET) on heavy-duty trucks and trailers. Lawmakers have introduced the…
Why English Proficiency Matters for Truck Drivers in the United States The trucking industry is one of the most important parts of the American economy. Every day, truck drivers move food, medicine, fuel, retail products, construction materials, and nearly every product people use across the country. Without professional drivers, the supply chain would stop almost…
The Hidden Crisis Behind DOT Violations In The Trucking Industry Many trucking companies still underestimate how dangerous repeated DOT violations and poor compliance management can become. For some carriers, inspections are viewed as temporary inconveniences that can be fixed later with paperwork, quick repairs, or legal disputes. But in today’s trucking environment, that mindset is…
