Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Agency recommends repeating queries to ensure compliance.

Difficulty communicating instructions while in the cab cited as safety risk.

Truck manufacturers claim improved aerodynamics could save a driver up to 400 gallons of fuel a year.

First survey since 2003 will help inform autonomous vehicle development.

Employers allowed to continue driver hires while agency corrects connection issues.

Sources confirm shutdowns and delays on system’s opening day.

Random testing increase to 50% expected to boost clearinghouse activity.

High-profile accident leads to database aimed at keeping drug users off the road.

Database of test results seen as rate booster while unseated trucks pose risk to operations.

Change from 25% on Jan. 1 estimated to raise annual industry costs by $50-70 million.

Company cites “staggering costs” after 2016 request went unanswered.

Action averts government shutdown, funds key infrastructure programs.

Drivers looking for work or changing jobs should register before Jan. 6.

Delay to provide more time to develop proper IT platform.

Safety analysis lacking in petition against ELDT rule, agency finds.

Automatic onboard recording device users can expect no leniency after Dec. 16.

Advocacy group warns lack of ELDT rule directly compromises truck safety.

6-year program includes addressing shortage of truck drivers.

Legislation would require FMCSA to step up efforts supporting women

Connectivity is crucial to success in trucking. Darren Prokop writes about various aspects of connectivity that make trucking more transparent and efficient.