Notice 23 Sep 2025 fmcsa, transportation, intermodal, regulatory compliance, iana, safety standards

🚛FMCSA Renews Exemption for Intermodal Inspector Qualifications

FMCSA announces its final decision to renew an exemption requested by the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) to allow an individual who completes a training program consistent with IANA's Intermodal Recommended Practices (IRPs) to be considered a qualified inspector for purposes of the periodic inspection of intermodal equipment (IME), or a qualified brake inspector, for purposes of the brake system inspection, repair, and maintenance requirements of IME.

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Notice 1 Jul 2025 compliance, regulations, transportation, fmcsa, inspection, iana

🚛FMCSA Notice on Inspector Qualifications and Exemption Renewal

FMCSA requests public comment on an application from the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) to renew its exemption from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) that allows individuals who complete a training program consistent with IANA's Intermodal Recommended Practices (IRPs) to be considered qualified inspectors for purposes of the periodic inspection rule, or qualified brake inspectors for purposes of the brake system inspection, repair and maintenance requirements. The exemption was initially granted on August 18, 2020, and expires on August 18, 2025.

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