🚛FMCSA Proposes Removal of Liquid-Burning Flares from Safety Regulations
In an NPRM published in the Federal Register on May 30, 2025, FMCSA proposed to remove references to liquid-burning flares from the warning device requirements in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. This proposed revision would remove outdated language referring to warning devices that FMCSA believes are no longer used. On June 5, 2025, FMCSA published a correction to address an error in the docket number, errors in the ADDRESSES section, and errors in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of the NPRM. Both the NPRM and subsequent correction contained an error in the regulation identification number (RIN).
Learn More🚚Notice for Commercial Driver's License Exemption Renewal and Comments
FMCSA requests public comment on the request from International Motors, LLC (International), formally known as Navistar, to renew an exemption from the commercial driver's license (CDL) regulations for one of its commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. The exemption would allow Mr. Erik Holma, manager of Drivability Control Systems for Scania AB, to test drive various International vehicles on U.S. roads. FMCSA requests public comment on International's application for an exemption.
Learn More🚚FMCSA Proposes Rule on Tire Load Markings for Commercial Vehicles
FMCSA proposes to revise the requirements for tires on commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) to clarify that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) do not require tire load restriction markings on their sidewalls. This change would eliminate confusion and clarify the scope of FMCSA's authority regarding the requirements for tires in the FMCSRs.
Learn More🚚Proposed Rule to Rescind ELD Manual Requirement for Commercial Vehicles
FMCSA proposes to amend the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to rescind the in-vehicle electronic logging device (ELD) operator's manual requirement for commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). FMCSA currently maintains a list of the ELD vendors who have self-certified their products including submission of the operator's manual. Additionally, drivers are required to understand the operation of the ELD on the vehicle. There is no readily apparent benefit to continuing to require that the users' manual be in the CMV. This proposal would eliminate an unintended regulatory burden on motor carriers without compromising safety.
Learn More🚚FMCSA Renews Hearing Requirement Exemptions for CMV Drivers
FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 17 individuals from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) for interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. The exemptions enable these hard of hearing and deaf individuals to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
Learn More🚗IRS Cancels Public Hearing on Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit
This document cancels a public hearing on proposed regulations that would provide guidance on the qualified commercial clean vehicle credit enacted by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
Learn More🚗Proposed Regulations for Section 45W Credit on Clean Vehicles
This document contains proposed regulations that would provide guidance on the qualified commercial clean vehicle credit enacted by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. These proposed regulations would affect eligible taxpayers that place a qualified commercial clean vehicle in service during a taxable year. These proposed regulations would also affect manufacturers of qualified commercial clean vehicles.
Learn More🚧Study on Warning Devices for Stopped Commercial Vehicles Initiated
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FMCSA announces its plan to submit the Information Collection Request (ICR) described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for its review and approval and invites public comment. This notice invites comments on a proposed information collection titled "Study of Warning Devices for Stopped Commercial Motor Vehicles." It is an experimental study that requires data collection for evaluating whether warning devices meaningfully influence crash-relevant aspects of human performance in the presence of a parked or disabled commercial motor vehicle (PDCMV), and if so, how and to what extent. These data collection efforts are expected to require the participation of 256 drivers.
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