On April 10, 2025, Congressman Josh Brecheen (R-OK) reintroduced the Deregulating Restrictions on Interstate Vehicles and...

On April 11, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), has...

On April 2, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 5-4 decision in Medical Marijuana, Inc. v. Horn , an important case with implications...

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Just a few short weeks after announcing the appointment of Adrienne Camire as FMCSA's Acting Administrator, the Trump Administration has...

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The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has appointed Adrienne Camire as the new Deputy Administrator and Acting Administrator of...

I. Introduction The regulation of motor carriers in the United States is a complex system involving both federal and state oversight....

The trucking industry will face significant legal and regulatory challenges in 2025, with developments that could reshape the landscape...

On February 20, 2025, Trucksafe president Brandon Wiseman presented an FMCSA Regulatory Update at the Florida Trucking Association’s...

In a recent episode of The Freight Coach Podcast , host Chris Jolly welcomed Brandon Wiseman, founder of Trucksafe Consulting, to discuss...

Achieving DOT compliance can be tricky. Even seasoned safety professionals occasionally fall prey to some regulatory assumptions that...

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) under 49 CFR 395.1(d) provide specific exemptions tailored for oilfield operations,...

© The Hill On January 28, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed Sean Duffy as the new Secretary of Transportation, marking a significant...

Dealing with DOT-recordable accidents is stressful for all involved and can be a significant regulatory challenge for motor carriers....

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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced its intention to conduct a new study to evaluate the effectiveness...