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.
DOT Medical Exam Results Will Be Delivered Electronically
New rule phases out paper DOT medical exam cards in June 2025 as results will be sent directly to FMCSA and state agencies...
New BOI Ruling Lets US-Based Companies Off of the Hook
The latest BOI ruling exempts U.S. companies from reporting requirements, ending confusion and lifting the burden for millions of small businesses nationwide.
Trump EPA Announcing Reevaluation of the Clean Trucks Plan
The Trump EPA is set to review Biden-era emissions rules due to the high costs, putting Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for heavy-duty trucks...
New Mexico Truck Speed Limit: Controversial Law in the Works
New Mexico lawmakers advance a bill to lower the truck speed limit to 65 mph, sparking debate over safety, congestion, and enforcement on...
Guaranteed Overtime Pay: The GOT Act Sees New Hope
The GOT Truckers Act aims to secure overtime pay for truckers by removing a decades-old exemption that has denied them fair wages for...
New Arkansas Bill Could Make Non US Citizen Truckers Illegal
Arkansas Bill HB1569 would impose strict penalties on foreign truckers, including fines, vehicle impoundment, & felony charges, raising concerns in the industry.
Transportation Freedom Act: New Bill Would Tank EV Mandate
The Transportation Freedom Act aims to roll back EV truck mandates and emissions rules, impacting trucking costs, supply chains, and industry regulations.
New CVSA OOS Criteria: Important Changes You Need to Know
New CVSA out-of-service rules will take effect April 1, 2025, with changes to brakes, tires, suspensions, lighting, and truck driver requirements.
New BOI Rules: Businesses Have To File Again, Again
BOI reporting rules keep changing, causing confusion for small businesses. A new, mandatory filing deadline is set, but further modifications may come.
Why Advanced Clean Fleets Are Stuck in the New EPA
California’s Advanced Clean Fleets regulation faces uncertainty as CARB withdraws its waiver request, pausing enforcement for key trucking fleet rules.
Corporate Transparency Act: Lawsuit, Worry, & More Challenge
The Corporate Transparency Act faces more legal battles & delays, with the Trump administration considering changes that could impact small business compliance.
New Law Would Target Freight Fraud: What You Need To Know
A new bipartisan bill aims to combat freight fraud in household moving by strengthening FMCSA enforcement and protecting consumers from scams.
