FMCSA Compliance

NHTSA''s April 2026 interim final rule on FMVSS 208 delays compliance dates and clarifies seat belt reminder requirements. What fleets acquiring new vehicles through 2027 need to know.

FMCSA''s new registration system, Motus, is in Phase II rollout. Here''s what fmcsa compliance teams should know about the URS sunset and what to do this quarter.

FMCSA is reconsidering the rule requiring CMV drivers to stop at every railroad grade crossing. A proposed exception for crossings with inactive warning devices is open for comment through April 27. What it means for your fleet.

The BOC-3 form designates process agents in every state where your carrier operates — who needs one, how to file, and what happens if you do not have it on record with FMCSA.

FMCSA''s April 2026 exemption lets CDL drivers use paper DOT physical exam medical cards for 60 days. What fleets need to do now and through October 2026.

DOT audits examine six safety management factors across your entire operation — the violations that trigger downgrades, the records FMCSA investigators pull first, and a 30-day preparation checklist for fleet managers.

FMCSA''''s April 2026 ICR renewal for process agent designation under 49 CFR 366. What fleet compliance management teams should verify on their BOC-3 today.

Pre-employment screening for CDL drivers requires motor vehicle records, PSP reports, employment history verification, and FCRA compliance. Foley manages the entire process.

Every commercial motor vehicle operating in interstate commerce needs a USDOT number. This guide covers who needs one, how to apply, the difference between a USDOT and MC number, and what to do after registration.

FMCSA''''s new Motus registration system replaces URS in Phase II this quarter. Here is what changes for motor carriers, brokers, freight forwarders, and BOC-3 filers — and what to do this week.

Employers must query the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse before hiring CDL drivers and annually for all current drivers. Foley manages both full and limited queries for you.

FMCSA extended the UCR Fees 2027 comment period from May 7 to May 26, 2026, after SBTC pushed back. Here is what carriers should review and file before the new deadline.

FMCSA renewed the data-collection authority for HazMat highway routing under 49 CFR Part 397. Here is how the routing framework works and what HazMat carriers should verify in 2026.

The MCS-150 is the motor carrier census form that must be updated every two years with FMCSA — your biennial update deadline, how to file, and the penalties for missing it.

FMCSA is renewing the ICR for the 391.41 CMV Driver Medication Form. What the form is, when MEs use it, and what carriers and drivers should know before the comment window closes.

FMCSA assigns one of three safety ratings after a compliance review — Satisfactory, Conditional, or Unsatisfactory. Each one affects your insurance, shipper relationships, and ability to operate.

FMCSA published a Privacy Act SORN consolidating registration data into a single new system tied to MOTUS. What it means and how to comment.

FMCSA revised the DataQs requirements states must meet to keep MCSAP grant funding. Here''s what the change means for CSA score challenges and your fleet''s compliance strategy.

DOT''s new procedural rule (effective May 27, 2026) constrains how FMCSA can use guidance in audits and enforcement. Here''s what changes for your FMCSA compliance audit prep.

A complete guide to reinstating a CDL driver after a Clearinghouse violation, the Return-to-Duty process, status flow, employer obligations, and what to know before hiring a driver with violation history.

A complete guide to FMCSA regulatory requirements for motor carriers, 10 key CFR parts, enforcement process, safety ratings, and the most common compliance failures fleet managers must avoid.

A complete guide to reinstating a CDL driver after a Clearinghouse violation, the Return-to-Duty process, status flow, employer obligations, and what to know before hiring a driver with a Clearinghouse violation history.