FMCSA News Updates

Federal lawmakers are proposing FMCSA create a registry of authorized motor carriers that have been screened to carry U.S. military freight.

Robert Braswell, TMC’s executive director, provided an overview of the council’s efforts to support FMCSA’s ongoing TechCelerate Now program. It was renewed for a second phase in 2024.

Congressional Republicans renewed calls for stricter English‑language requirements for CDL holders, citing safety concerns highlighted in President Donald Trump's State of the Union.

Minimum insurance levels in the trucking industry fail to adequately cover fleet risk for catastrophic losses as a result of spiraling medical costs across the past four decades, FMCSA says.

Safety is often framed around regulations, inspections and compliance scores. These are essential, but they rarely tell the full story, writes Aidyn Kanagat, founder of carrier Grad Group.

The federal sting against truck driver training operations identified sites ranging from community colleges to churches among the 550 found violating safety standards.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the efforts aim to modernize and strengthen federal systems used to verify motor carrier identity, ownership and compliance.

A nationwide sweep that wiped out hundreds of bogus truck‑driver training schools highlights federal enforcement action being taken to vet commercial drivers before they hit the road.

“These companies game the system, ignore the law and put American families at risk, all while punishing hardworking truckers who follow the rules,” Rep. Harriet Hageman (R‑Wyo.) said.

CVSA roadside inspectors will review a driver’s record of duty status as in past years but with specific scrutiny to determine if ELD tampering has occurred.