No Roadside THC Impairment Test Exists, DOT Still Bans All Marijuana Use
Research shows THC impairs driving for four to five hours after inhalation, but blood and saliva tests don't correlate with simulator performance. DOT drug…
Compliance & FMCSA
FMCSA rulemakings, CSA scoring, ELD compliance, hours of service, drug-and-alcohol clearinghouse, audits and safety ratings.
Identity Thieves Impersonate Customs Brokers to Steal Cross-Border Payments
Fraudsters steal identities of importers and customs brokers to intercept electronic payments for customs duties and handling fees. Mexican trade officials…
FMCSA Beacon Waiver for Driverless Trucks Expires Oct. 9 Amid Court Fight
Illinois cargo van operator asks 7th Circuit to block automatic reissuance of three-month waiver that lets Aurora and three other carriers use cab-mounted…
EPA 2027 NOx Rule Stands, But Non-Conformance Penalty Loophole Still Unfinished
Daimler Truck commits to 35mg NOx compliance while competitors wait for EPA to finalize pay-per-engine penalty option. January 1 deadline unchanged.
Arkansas I-40 inspections seize $5.1M cocaine, stolen UTV in two stops
K-9 alerts during commercial vehicle inspections led Arkansas Highway Police to 254 kilograms of cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, and a stolen utility…
Mexico Customs Overhaul Could Seize Cross-Border Freight Over 20% Value Gaps
Sheinbaum's proposed amendments to Ley Aduanera would drop the precautionary-seizure threshold from 50% to 20%, raising concerns over just-in-time disruptions…
California SB 1069 Cuts CARB Aftermarket Parts Approval Wait
Manufacturers can sell emissions-compliant components while CARB completes review. Fleets gain faster access to replacement exhaust and emissions parts.
FMCSA Cannot Enforce Compliance Without More Staff and Funding
Agency oversees millions of drivers and hundreds of thousands of carriers with outdated systems and staffing that has not kept pace with its mission.
FMCSA Grants Nationwide Fuel-Hauler HOS Waiver Through December 16
Drivers transporting motor fuels can drive up to 16 hours per day under the three-month waiver. Standard 11-hour limit suspended.
FMCSA Pauses Biennial-Update Enforcement During Motus Rollout
Agency extends customer-service hours as carriers report problems with the new registration system. Intrastate carriers are not subject to the federal…
Trucking Groups Push Excise Tax Repeal, Cargo Theft Bills Before Recess
Industry advocates are lobbying Congress to advance federal excise tax repeal and cargo theft oversight measures before lawmakers leave Washington.
Ghost Drivers: Falsified ELD Records Draw FMCSA Scrutiny
Bad actors create fake driver profiles to split hours across multiple accounts, evading hours-of-service limits even with compliant devices.