Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal regulators push for more data as automated trucking rolls from testing to reality.

FMCSA is proposing to revise rules for advanced driver-assist cameras.

The number of drivers prohibited from driving due to drugs matches an estimated shortfall of drivers needed to keep up with freight demand.

Trucking regulator responds to commenters seeking stronger interaction with industry before the entry-level driver training compliance date starts in February 2022.

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The United States Cattlemen’s Association warns JBS hack could disrupt the meat supply chain without emergency work-hour changes.

President Joe Biden’s regulatory policy shift has wide-ranging implications for shippers and carriers.

President Joe Biden’s 2022 funding request of $676 million for FMCSA safety programs dropped 10% from 2021 levels.

Bipartisan legislation would limit truck speeds to no more than 70 mph.

FMCSA clearinghouse data reveals violations per number of employers within states.

The Biden administration is considering waiving the Jones Act in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline shutdown.

Independent truck dispatchers are pushing back on potential regulatory changes that could restrict their services.

Exemption applies to 17 states and District of Columbia

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FMCSA official affirms almost half of truck drivers in fatal crashes were not wearing seat belts

Fireworks lobbying group warns Fourth of July celebrations at risk without waiver extensions from FMCSA.

Regulators point to fatalities in promoting Work Zone Awareness Week.

The Office of Management and Budget is considering whether to greenlight a trucking automated driving systems project.

FMCSA needs more time to integrate the electronic transfer of driver medical certificates to and from state motor carrier agencies.

Biden has picked former New York City regulator Meera Joshi to be administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.