FMCSA News Updates

The carrier’s post-market announcement April 16 is intended to reset expectations ahead of the release of earnings for the first quarter on April 22.

The action follows a federal audit of New York’s commercial driver licensing program that identified widespread violations of federal requirements.

Gasoline prices have climbed during the Iran conflict, drawing political scrutiny in a midterm election year and intensifying calls for clarity on policy.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy revealed April 13 that officials from PHMSA visited the pipeline site to oversee safety operations.

Local news reports included witness descriptions of a chaotic scene in which some drivers fled through nearby residential yards to evade the ICE agents.

Under the proposal, motor carrier safety operations and programs would be funded at $398 million, while motor carrier safety grants would total $548 million.

The groups said that to ensure new carriers operate more efficiently, a stronger, prevention-focused program should continue to guide FMCSA’s safety strategy.

Motor carrier safety records are meant to protect the public, but chameleon carriers undermine the system to evade accountability, writes Aim's Ron Bourque.

“FMCSA will inactivate USDOT Numbers upon discovery that the number is being used by anyone other than the assigned legal person,” the FMCSA said.

Oregon has permanently stopped issuing non-domiciled commercial driver licenses and learner's permits in a move that will impact 900 drivers.