30 May 2025

🚌FMCSA Proposes Removal of Obsolete Water Carrier References

Removal of Obsolete References to “Water Carriers”

Summary

FMCSA proposes to remove all obsolete references to "water carriers" in the FMCSA regulations (FMCSRs). FMCSA does not specifically regulate water carriers except to the extent that such carriers also engage in motor carrier operations. In such cases, the existing FMCSRs provide appropriate coverage of the carrier's motor carrier operations.

Agencies

  • Transportation Department
  • Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Business Impact ?

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The proposed removal of obsolete references to “water carriers” from FMCSA regulations impacts compliance requirements for motor carriers by streamlining the regulatory language, potentially reducing confusion and administrative burden. This regulatory clarity can lead to minor cost savings for businesses.

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