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FMCSA Renews Loomis Armored-Vehicle Door Exemption Through 2031
FMCSA renewed a company-specific exemption allowing Loomis Armored vehicles to use welded-shut original cab doors and two high-security doors behind the cab through October 13, 2031.
FMCSA Training Provider Registry Lists 9,963 Removed Locations
FMCSA's live Training Provider Registry listed 9,963 removed training locations, 418 locations under review, 31,151 active locations and 18,347 active providers on October 29, 2026.
USDOT Awards $498 Million to 35 Port Projects Across 19 States
USDOT and MARAD awarded $497.9 million through the FY 2026 Port Infrastructure Development Program to 35 projects in 19 states, including roadway, rail, cargo-handling and digital upgrades that affect freight gateways.
NHTSA Forms Tire Safety Committee to Review Truck and Light-Vehicle Standards
NHTSA is forming a negotiated-rulemaking committee to recommend updates to tire tests, markings, non-pneumatic-tire rules and Load Range F light-truck standards; no final tire rule has changed.
FMCSA Seeks Comment on R.B. Stewart Intellistop Pulsing Brake-Lamp Exemption
FMCSA is accepting comments through November 25 on R.B. Stewart Petroleum Products’ five-year request to use Intellistop modules that pulse existing rear lamps four times in two seconds.
NHTSA Proposes Cyan Marker Lamps for Automated Trucks and Other ADS Vehicles
NHTSA proposes optional cyan marker-lamp specifications and updated lighting-control rules for ADS vehicles, including trucks and buses; the proposal is not yet a final rule.
FMCSA Seeks Comment on Voluntary Operating-Authority Revocation Form OCE-46
FMCSA is accepting comments through November 23 on renewing Form OCE-46, used by carriers, brokers and freight forwarders to request voluntary revocation of operating authority.
USDOT Hosts More Than 100 Freight Stakeholders at 2026 FLOW Meeting
USDOT says more than 100 freight stakeholders joined its October 21 FLOW annual meeting to advance secure supply-chain data sharing and freight visibility.
BTS: Trucks Moved $109 Billion in North American Freight in August 2026
BTS says trucks moved $109.0 billion in U.S. freight with Canada and Mexico in August 2026, up 29.8% from a year earlier and about two-thirds of all transborder freight value.
FMCSA Reopens Comment on Grote Rear-End Collision Warning Lamp Exemption
FMCSA released supplemental details on Grote's radar-controlled auxiliary warning lamps and reopened public comment through November 19; the requested five-year exemption has not been granted.
NHTSA Recall Covers 2,592 Freightliner and FCCC Vehicles Over Fuel-Hose Risk
NHTSA campaign 26V660 covers 2,592 Freightliner and Freightliner Custom Chassis vehicles whose remote fuel-filter hoses may separate, causing a leak or engine stall.
PHMSA Publishes Three Hazardous-Materials Special-Permit Notices
PHMSA published separate notices for actions on special permits, applications to modify existing permits and applications for new permits—three distinct stages that carriers and offerors should not confuse.
BTS Freight Index Falls for Second Month in August 2026
BTS says the Freight Transportation Services Index fell 0.4% in August to 134.4, down 3.0% from a year earlier and at its lowest level since September 2021.
BTS Expands County-to-County Truck Travel Time Database Through 2025
BTS added 2025 estimates to its experimental county-to-county truck travel-time database, extending the series to eight years and reporting observed travel-time percentiles for more than 3,000 counties.
USDOT Awards $200 Million for 2,403 New Truck Parking Spaces
USDOT selected 14 INFRA Track 2 projects across 12 states for an estimated 2,403 new public commercial-truck parking spaces; individual project counts remain estimates.
NHTSA Seeks Final Comment on Intelligent Speed Assistance Driver Study
NHTSA is asking for final comment through November 16 on a three-part simulator study of driver acceptance and use of intelligent speed assistance systems; the notice is not a vehicle rule.
E-One Recalls 301 Fire Trucks Over Overheating Wiring and Busbar
NHTSA campaign 26V652 covers 301 E-One Typhoon N, Cyclone N and Cyclone II fire trucks whose loose positive power supply may overheat the wiring harness and busbar, increasing fire risk.
Blue Bird Recalls 1,606 Electric Buses Over Loose Battery Mounting Bolts
Two NHTSA campaigns cover a combined 1,606 Blue Bird electric school and transit buses whose high-voltage battery mounting bolts may be loose or missing, creating a loss-of-drive-power risk.
Mack Recall Covers 3,096 Anthem and Pioneer Trucks Over Detaching Bezels
NHTSA campaign 26V631 covers 3,096 Mack Anthem and Pioneer trucks whose intake or grille bezels may detach and become a road hazard; free inspections and repairs are planned.
NHTSA Recall Covers 850 Mack Tanker-Package Trucks Over Braking Software
NHTSA campaign 26V620 covers 850 model-year 2026–2027 Mack Anthem and Pioneer trucks whose tanker-package software can miscalculate axle loads and reduce braking performance.
FMCSA Grants Five-Year Warning-Beacon Exemption for Level 4 Automated Trucks
FMCSA will allow Aurora and qualifying carriers to use cab-mounted warning beacons instead of traditional roadside warning devices on Level 4 automated CMVs under detailed conditions through October 7, 2031.
FMCSA Limits Paper Medical-Certificate Exemption to Alaska CDL Holders
FMCSA will let Alaska-issued CDL and CLP holders use a valid paper medical certificate for up to 60 days from October 12, 2026, while the nationwide paper relief ends elsewhere.
NHTSA Opens Negotiated Rulemaking to Modernize Vehicle Lighting Standard
NHTSA is forming a negotiated-rulemaking advisory committee to examine FMVSS 108, including headlight glare, LEDs, automatic high beams, lamp height, aim and test procedures.
FMCSA Seeks Comment on 256-Driver Flexible Sleeper-Berth Pilot
FMCSA proposes a 16-week study of 256 CMV drivers using current sleeper-berth rules and flexible 5/5, 6/4 or intermediate splits; comments are due December 7.
FMCSA Restores 30-Day Emergency Exemption Period for Regional Declarations
A final FMCSA rule effective October 5 changes the automatic regional emergency-relief period from 14 days back to 30 days while preserving direct-assistance and scope limits.
FMCSA Night Enforcement Operation Places 78 Drivers and 25 Vehicles Out of Service
FMCSA reports that a coordinated overnight operation across four Southeastern states conducted 552 inspections and placed 78 drivers and 25 vehicles out of service.
BLS: Truck Transportation Added 2,600 Jobs in September 2026
BLS estimates seasonally adjusted truck-transportation employment rose by 2,600 in September to 1.4731 million, while the wider transportation and warehousing sector added 7,600 jobs.
USDOT Awards $426.7 Million for 12 Freight and Highway Projects
USDOT announced 12 FY 2026 INFRA awards totaling $426.7 million for freight corridors, interstate capacity, tunnels, bridges and port-access projects across 12 states.
FMCSA Provisionally Renews Cleveland-Cliffs Steel-Hauling Exemption
FMCSA provisionally consolidated and renewed narrow HOS and vehicle-rule exemptions for Cleveland-Cliffs steel and scrap movements in East Chicago through March 23, 2027.
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Falls 0.5% in August 2026
ATA's advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell 0.5% in August to 112.7 and was 1.6% below August 2025, while year-to-date tonnage remained 1% higher.
PHMSA Adds Transport-Tank Standards for Cargo Tank Motor Vehicles
PHMSA's September 28 final rule authorizes ASME Section XII and the 2015 National Board Inspection Code for specified cargo tank motor vehicles and other transport tanks, effective October 28.
NHTSA Finalizes New CAFE Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks Through 2031
NHTSA signed a final rule resetting fuel-economy standards for model-year 2022-2031 passenger cars and light trucks, including 2030 classification changes and the end of credit trading in 2028.
FMCSA Updates Military Even Exchange Map for CDL Knowledge-Test Waivers
FMCSA's September update lists 26 states participating in the military Even Exchange Program and 12 more committed to implementation, while preserving state-specific applications and eligibility checks.
ATF Final Rule Changes Explosives Delivery Checks for Common Carriers
A September 25 ATF final rule, effective October 26, removes the federal explosives-law duty for common and contract carriers to identify the person accepting a delivery while preserving other distributor, DOT and DHS requirements.
Blue Bird Recall Covers 18,248 Vision School Buses Over Wiring Risk
NHTSA recall 26V519 covers 18,248 model-year 2021-2027 Blue Bird Vision school buses whose unfused 12-volt wire may abrade, overheat and disrupt warning or exterior lights.
USDOT Announces Up to $2.52 Billion Loan for I-10 Mobile River Bridge
USDOT announced a TIFIA loan of up to $2.52 billion for Alabama's I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project, including a six-lane bridge, added Bayway capacity and a direct interstate route for hazmat trucks.
CBP Sets October 23 Start for Voluntary Truck Export Manifest Test
CBP will begin a two-year ACE electronic export-manifest test for up to nine truck carriers, using an initial 24-hour data filing and a complete manifest before arrival at the final U.S. port of export.
FHWA Releases $5 Million for Hawaii Storm-Damaged Roads and Bridges
FHWA made $5 million in quick-release Emergency Relief funds available to Hawaii DOT for roads and bridges damaged by March Kona Low storms, including the H-3 Kionaole Road culvert and Hana Highway near milepost 10.
BTS Reports 1.09 Million Truck Crossings in July 2026
BTS recorded 439,429 inbound truck crossings from Canada and 650,466 from Mexico in July 2026, showing stable Mexican traffic and a 2.4% annual decline from Canada.
CVSA Hazmat Blitz Places 683 Vehicles Out of Service in 2026
CVSA reports 5,046 hazardous-materials and dangerous-goods inspections during its June 2026 Road Blitz, with 683 vehicles placed out of service and a 13.5% combined OOS rate.
FRA Adds Grade-Crossing Safety Recommendations After Two More Shoving-Movement Crashes
FRA supplemented its 2025 shoving-movement advisory after two more grade-crossing crashes involving commercial trucks, adding face-to-face briefing and training-review recommendations.
FHWA Seeks Comment on $25 Million County Bridge Grant Program
FHWA published a September 17 notice seeking comments by October 19 on a new information collection for up to $25 million in fiscal 2026 grants to replace or rehabilitate eligible county-owned Type 3 bridges.
FMCSA Issues 90-Day Hours-of-Service Waiver for Fuel Haulers
USDOT says a 90-day FMCSA waiver issued September 16 allows eligible drivers transporting gasoline and diesel to operate up to 16 hours within a 24-hour window, subject to rest, fatigue, safety-status and incident-reporting conditions.
EIA: U.S. On-Highway Diesel Price Reaches $6.285 on September 14
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports a national on-highway diesel average of $6.285 per gallon for September 14—up 31.8 cents in one week and $2.546 from a year earlier.
FMCSA Training Provider Registry Passes 2 Million Drivers Trained
FMCSA's live Training Provider Registry reports 2,010,603 drivers trained since February 2022, including 33,437 in August 2026, while thousands of provider locations remain under review or removed.
BLS: Truck Freight Producer Prices Rose 2 Percent in August 2026
BLS reports that producer prices for truck transportation of freight rose 2.0% in August, while BTS says the truck index stood 14.3% above August 2025.
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Begins September 13
FMCSA and American Trucking Associations are marking September 13-19 as National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, recognizing professional drivers while keeping safety and working conditions in focus.
FHWA Updates National Network Routes in Syracuse for I-81 Community Grid
An FHWA final rule effective September 11 updates Syracuse's federally designated truck network as the I-81 Viaduct gives way to Business Loop 81 and the Community Grid.
FMCSA Renews Seizure-Disorder Exemptions for Nine CMV Drivers
FMCSA renewed individualized seizure-disorder exemptions for nine interstate CMV drivers from September 16, 2026 through September 16, 2028, subject to monitoring and reporting conditions.
FMCSA Seeks Comment on Motor-Carrier Accident Recordkeeping
FMCSA is accepting comments through November 9 on renewing the information collection for carrier accident registers, three-year retention and records produced during official inquiries.
PACCAR Recall Covers 5,919 Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks
NHTSA recall 26V485 covers 5,919 model-year 2027 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks whose oil-contaminated power distribution boxes may interrupt engine power and critical safety systems.
FMCSA Requires Identity Verification for New Motus Registrants
FMCSA's current registration alert says new applicants must complete IDEMIA identity proofing in Motus before obtaining a new USDOT number or operating-authority registration.
USDOT Launches Voluntary Great Corridors of Commerce Initiative
USDOT's voluntary initiative would let participating state DOTs and railroads work with private Corridor Managers to place utilities along transportation rights-of-way; comments are due September 12.
USDOT National Automated-Vehicle Strategy Includes Freight and CMV Oversight
USDOT's new 2026–2030 automated-vehicle strategy calls for safety standards, regulatory certainty, commercial freight applications and interoperable corridors while preserving agency oversight roles.
BLS: Truck Transportation Added 4,800 Jobs in August 2026
The latest BLS payroll estimate shows seasonally adjusted truck transportation employment rising to 1.4703 million in August, up 4,800 from July but still 9,900 below August 2025.
Freightliner Recall Covers 23,276 EM2, M2, S2C and S2RV Vehicles
NHTSA campaign 26V475 covers certain model-year 2026-2027 Freightliner and FCCC vehicles whose low beams may remain dim for several minutes after switching from high beams in elevated temperatures.
September 8 Deadline Nears for 10 Revoked ELDs
FMCSA says carriers using ten ELD models revoked on July 9 must replace them with registered devices before September 8, when continued use may lead to a citation and out-of-service order.
FMCSA Removes 110+ ELDT Providers and Launches Nationwide CDL Testing Audit
USDOT's August 31 enforcement announcement says FMCSA is immediately removing more than 110 ELDT providers, has proposed removing more than 160 additional providers, and is auditing third-party CDL skills testers nationwide.
FMCSA Finalizes 20% Average UCR Fee Increase for 2027
FMCSA's September 1 final rule raises Unified Carrier Registration fees by an average of 20% for the 2027 registration year, setting a $55 fee for the smallest carrier bracket and $54,165 for fleets with 1,001 or more CMVs.
Commerce Issues Final China Van-Trailer Trade Determinations
The Commerce Department published final affirmative antidumping and countervailing-duty determinations covering certain Chinese van-type trailers and subassemblies, with an ITC injury decision still required.
FMCSA Seeks Comments on Emergency-Exemption Reporting
FMCSA is accepting comments through October 26 on renewing the process used to request extensions or modifications of emergency exemptions under 49 CFR 390.25.
NHTSA Reinterprets Medium- and Heavy-Duty Fuel-Efficiency Authority
NHTSA says its commercial fuel-efficiency authority covers complete vehicles, not standalone engines, while a separate rulemaking will review existing MDHD standards.
FMCSA Advances Two Hours-of-Service Pilot Programs for 2027
FMCSA completed pre-tests for flexible sleeper-berth and split-duty-period programs and is preparing a 2027 rollout with 512 participating professional drivers.
FMCSA Seeks Comments: Non-Insulin-Treated Diabetes Assessment Form
FMCSA is seeking public comments by October 26 on renewing voluntary Form MCSA-5872, which medical examiners may use when evaluating CMV drivers with non-insulin-treated diabetes.
Court Temporarily Blocks Federal Demand for 17 Million CDL Records
A federal court temporarily blocked demands for CDLIS records and related funding consequences while a multistate legal challenge continues; the order does not decide the case's merits.
Steve Dowling Joins FMCSA as Chief Safety Officer
FMCSA announced that Steve Dowling has joined the agency as Chief Safety Officer, bringing more than 35 years of commercial-vehicle safety, law-enforcement, and industry experience.
FMCSA Proposes to Codify English-Proficiency Violations as Out of Service
FMCSA has proposed placing the English-language qualification and out-of-service treatment directly into federal regulations; the public comment deadline is October 9, 2026.
NHTSA Labor Day Impaired-Driving Enforcement Runs Through September 7
NHTSA's 2026 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign brings increased nationwide patrols from August 19 through Labor Day, with direct implications for every professional driver.
FMCSA Revokes Five ELDs: October 6 Replacement Deadline
Five electronic logging devices were moved to FMCSA's revoked list on August 6; affected carriers must transition now and install a compliant device by October 6, 2026.
CDL Truck Pro Industry Brief: Safety, Training and Enforcement
A practical roundup of the safety and compliance topics drivers should monitor this week.
What Drivers Should Review Before the Next Roadside Inspection
A focused preparation list covering documents, vehicle condition, and electronic records.
Training Providers Focus on Job-Ready Skills and Retention
Why students should compare hands-on training quality instead of tuition alone.
Freight Planning: Fuel, Parking and Hometime Remain Key
Operational decisions that can affect driver earnings and stress more than headline mileage.
New Drivers Turn to Practice Tools Before Permit Testing
How quizzes, flashcards, and exam simulation support manual-based study.
Carrier Hiring: How Applicants Can Compare Total Compensation
A checklist for evaluating pay, miles, benefits, classification, and commitments.