OTR Driver Regulations
We provide updates and insights into the regulations that impact over-the-road (OTR) truck drivers. Stay up-to-date on policies from organizations like the FMCSA and DOT, as well as developments in environmental standards, cargo regulations, and electronic logging devices (ELDs). Whether you’re navigating new legislation or looking to stay compliant, we keep you informed on what OTR drivers need to operate legally and safely on the road.
Medical Certifications: New Platform That Will Reduce Fraud
FMCSA updates how medical certifications are handled by replacing paper records with a digital system to reduce fraud and improve safety oversight.
HOS Rules: FMCSA’s New Renewal Request for Extra Info
FMCSA plans to renew data collection tied to HOS rules as industry growth boosts the number of truck drivers required to use electronic...
Self-Driving Trucks: What Happened to the Human Driver Bill?
Colorado Governor Polis vetoed a bill that would have required human drivers to be present in self-driving trucks, citing safety innovation and existing...
Connor’s Law: Introducing an Official Way to Codify ELP
Connor's Law would require CDL drivers to meet English language proficiency standards, aiming to improve road safety through clear federal regulation.
DOT Deregulation Now Begins in the Trucking Industry
The DOT announced a wide-ranging plan to reduce federal regulations. Deregulation affects over 50 rules to lower costs, simplify compliance, & maintain safety.
The Trucking Industry Shifts With New Congressional Bills
In a very short time, congress passed bills impacting the trucking industry, with emissions rollbacks, tax reforms, and protections for independent contractors.
Non-Domiciled CDL: New Oklahoma Law to Focus on Identity
Oklahoma bill would require Non-Domiciled CDL truck drivers to show work visas, proof of citizenship, and English proficiency before operating in the state.
English Proficiency Enforced: FMCSA New Official Guidelines
The FMCSA will begin enforcing English proficiency rules on June 25, requiring truck drivers to pass interviews and sign tests or face out-of-service...
New DOT Rule Ties English Proficiency to the OOS Penalty
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy signed an order to enforce English proficiency rules for truck drivers, reinstating out-of-service penalties cut in 2016.
Trucking Regulations Targeted in a New Deregulation Push
The SBA Office of Advocacy is urging changes to trucking regulations that small businesses say are outdated, costly, and harmful to small trucking...
8 ELDs Now Removed From FMCSA List Of Approved Devices
FMCSA removed eight ELDs by Gorilla Fleet Safety, LLC from its approved list due to compliance failures. Carriers have 60 days to replace...
New English Out-of-Service Rule To Be Effective June 25
Truck drivers lacking English skills may be placed out-of-service under a new CVSA rule starting June 25, following President Trump’s executive order.
