FMCSA News Updates

An agency spokesperson told TT that the high number of schools closed is due largely to rigorous crackdowns by investigators and safety inspectors.

“We see our mission, we see our efforts, being completely aligned with the good actors in our industry,” FMCSA Deputy Administrator Jesse Elison said.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has waived hours-of-service requirements for interstate gasoline and diesel haulers through Dec. 16.

Trucking leaders, law enforcement and federal regulators have begun closing loopholes that allow fraudsters, unqualified drivers and noncompliant carriers into our industry.

Cargo theft was a leading concern as third-party logistics professionals gathered in Washington to urge lawmakers to address a range of industry challenges.

FMCSA on Sept. 17 granted a petition from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance seeking changes to 49 CFR 392.4, which governs drugs and other substances. 

FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs joins Seth Clevenger to examine the agency’s expanding enforcement priorities and what the industry should expect as oversight increases.

“[This] is not us saying we want immunity from liability,” said C.H. Robinson CEO Dave Bozeman. “No, we want accountability. Give us a standard.”

The agency never finalized its original proposal on broker transparency, published in 2024, after it extended the public comment period in 2025.

In addition, FMCSA has shut down 160 other CDL schools for apparent violations, including the absence of facilities for behind-the-wheel training.