The FMCSA is working with individual states that have issued their own emergency orders in response to the Colonial Pipeline shutdown.

FMCSA issues emergency safety regulation exemption for fuel haulers in response to Colonial pipeline shutdown.

The Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) process continues to be a pain-point for many motor carriers and can lead to violations.

Each year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) holds its International Roadcheck during which commercial vehicle inspectors...

Carriers and drivers continue to run into ELD-related issues during roadside inspections. Here are 5 common ELD pitfalls & how to avoid them

Set to take effect on February 7, 2022, the FMCSA's new entry-level driver training requirement will overhaul the agency's existing rules.

The FMCSA is proposing to do away with the requirement that drivers submit a list of traffic convictions to motor carriers at least annually

The FMCSA has extended its COVID-19 emergency declaration through February 28, 2021 and expanded it to include transportation of vaccines.

The federal safety regulations contain several agriculture-related exemptions. We explore each of them in this article.

Drivers of certain types of commercial vehicles need a commercial driver's license to operate them. We address the specifics of CDLs...

In this article, we'll explore the specific circumstances that implicate the federal drug/alcohol post-accident testing requirements for...

Personal conveyance is one of the more amorphous concepts in commercial trucking. Here's what you should know about the topic.

DataQs, when used correctly, are great tools to help motor carriers improve their CSA scores. Here are 5 steps for filing a successful DataQ

Perhaps more so than any other term, the term CMV carriers a special significance in commercial transportation. We'll explore why...

Accidents are an unfortunate reality in commercial transportation. But certain types of accidents carry specific regulatory obligations.

CSA scores are used, in part, to prioritize carriers for enforcement action. But how are they calculated? We'll explore the methodology...

Motor carriers are required to create and maintain DQ—or driver qualification—files on all drivers who operate commercial vehicles for them

Certain drivers and operations are exempt from the FMCSA's electronic logging device mandate. We explore the various exemptions.

Commercial drivers who qualify for the short-haul exemption are relieved of some, but not all, regulatory requirements.

A step-by-step guide to upgrading a Conditional or Unsatisfactory DOT safety rating.