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An ELD can be revoked even while it still works. Learn how FMCSA handles current logs, previous records, replacement deadlines and roadside enforcement.

September 23, 2026

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What Happens When Your ELD Gets Revoked While You’re Still Using It

An ELD does not have to stop working to become unusable for federal compliance. FMCSA can remove a device from its Registered ELDs List ...

ATRI is seeking truck driver input on the safety benefits and compliance costs of hours-of-service rules and the ELD mandate through October 16.

September 21, 2026

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ATRI Seeks Driver Input on Costs and Benefits of HOS and ELD Rules

Truck drivers are being asked to weigh in on the real-world impact of hours-of-service rules and the electronic logging device mandate as part of ...

FMCSA has completed pre-testing for two Hours of Service pilot programs that will expand in 2027 to study more flexible sleeper berth and duty period options for commercial drivers.

September 2, 2026

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FMCSA Prepares Hours of Service Pilot Programs for Expanded Driver Testing in 2027

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has completed the initial testing phase of two Hours of Service (HOS) pilot programs to examine whether ...

The Commercial Vehicle Training Association is backing an FMCSA proposal that would make drivers who fail to meet federal English language proficiency requirements subject to out-of-service enforcement.

August 24, 2026

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CVTA Backs FMCSA Proposal to Strengthen English Proficiency Enforcement for Truck Drivers

The Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA) is supporting a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proposal that would make commercial drivers who fail to ...

: FMCSA has revoked five electronic logging devices and is requiring affected motor carriers to replace them with compliant ELDs by Oct. 6, 2026.

August 11, 2026

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FMCSA Revokes Five Electronic Logging Devices, Gives Carriers 60 Days to Comply

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has removed five electronic logging devices (ELDs) from its list of registered devices, requiring motor carriers using ...

The EPA is accepting public comments on proposed revisions to its 2027 heavy-duty truck emissions rule, including changes to engine derates, compliance timelines, and emissions-related warranties.

July 21, 2026

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EPA Seeks Public Input on Proposed Changes to 2027 Truck Emissions Rule

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public feedback on proposed revisions to its 2023 heavy-duty truck emissions rule, allowing truck drivers, owner-operators, ...

FMCSA has revoked 10 additional electronic logging devices. Carriers using the affected ELDs have until Sept. 8, 2026, to replace them with compliant devices

July 14, 2026

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FMCSA Revokes 10 More Electronic Logging Devices

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has removed 10 additional electronic logging devices (ELDs) from its Registered Devices List after determining they no ...

Learn why a commercial truck can be legal at 80,000 pounds and still receive an overweight citation because of axle weight limits and the Federal Bridge Formula.

July 13, 2026

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Why an 80,000-Pound Truck Can Still Get an Overweight Ticket

Ask most people about truck weight limits, and they’ll answer with one number: 80,000 pounds. While that’s the maximum gross vehicle weight allowed on ...

FMCSA has temporarily suspended biennial update enforcement for carriers experiencing issues with the new Motus registration system while technical problems continue to be addressed.

July 9, 2026

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FMCSA Temporarily Suspends Biennial Update Enforcement During Motus Transition

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has temporarily suspended enforcement actions that could inactivate USDOT numbers for carriers that have not completed their ...