Press Releases and Announcements
Trump’s Transportation Department Strengthens ID Verification for Drug & Alcohol Violation Database to Restore Integrity to Trucking Industry
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced improvements to their Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse online database. New identity verification requirements for certain Clearinghouse users will strengthen fraud prevention, improve record accuracy, and enhance accountability for over six million users in the database.
Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Withholds $73 Million from New York for Failure to Revoke Illegally Issued Trucking Licenses
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is withholding over $73 million from the State of New York for failing to revoke illegally issued non-domiciled commercial learner’s permits (CLPs) and commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs).
FMCSA Upgrades DataQs Program to Improve Efficiency and Transparency for Safety Record Corrections for American Truckers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced updates to its DataQs program which will improve turnaround times for truckers awaiting safety record corrections. States must now meet strict deadlines and follow a three-step independent review process when handling requests to fix data on crashes, inspections, and violations.
FMCSA Issues Temporary Exemption to Support NRII Transition
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a temporary exemption allowing interstate commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders, commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders, and motor carriers to continue relying on a paper copy of the medical examiner’s certificate as proof of a driver’s medical certification for up to 60 days after the date the medical examiner’s certificate is issued. The exemption is in effect April 11, 2026 – October 11, 2026.
FMCSA Removes HERO ELD from List of Registered Electronic Logging Devices
Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) removed HERO ELD from the agency’s list of electronic logging devices (ELDs). This device was placed on the Revoked Devices list due to the company’s failure to meet the minimum requirements established in Title 49 CFR Appendix A to Subpart B of Part 395.
DO NOT Sell, Purchase, or Lease a USDOT or MC Number
DO NOT Sell, Purchase, or Lease a USDOT Number or Operating Authority (MC Number) online or elsewhere from an unknown person or outside of a legitimate corporate transaction Upon discovery of attempts to sell, purchase, or lease a USDOT Number or Operating Authority outside of a legitimate corporate transaction, FMCSA will initiate proceedings to inactivate the USDOT Number and revoke all related registrations, including safety registration required under 49 U.S.C. 31134 and any operating
FMCSA Removes Fourteen Devices from List of Registered Electronic Logging Devices
Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) removed fourteen devices from the agency’s list of electronic logging devices (ELDs). These devices were placed on the Revoked Devices list due to the companies’ failure to meet the minimum requirements established in Title 49 CFR Appendix A to Subpart B of Part 395.
FMCSA Seeks 18 Drivers to Help Test HOS Pilot Programs
FMCSA currently seeks 18 drivers to help the agency test and fine-tune two upcoming hours-of-service pilot programs. Over the course of six weeks, these drivers will help us make sure the study plans, training materials, and data collection tools are clear, practical, and ready for broader rollout.
FMCSA Removes Nine Devices from List of Registered Electronic Logging Devices
Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) removed nine devices from the agency’s list of electronic logging devices (ELDs).