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FMCSA waives hours-of-service and ELD rules for truckers hauling fertilizer

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a waiver for commercial vehicle drivers in certain states due to an “urgent fertilizer supply shortfall.” On May 26,...

More than ⅔ of states granted HOS waiver for hauling fertilizer

FMCSA has granted a waiver to 34 states allowing an Hours of Service waiver for hauling fertilizer. The post More than ⅔ of states granted HOS waiver for hauling fertilizer appeare...

Hazmat response company asks FMCSA for hours-of-service rule relief

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is considering a request for regulatory relief from a company that responds to hazardous materials incidents. FMCSA received...

Two companies, on same day, ask for relief from HOS rules

Two separate companies have asked for longer-term relief from Hours of Service rules. The post Two companies, on same day, ask for relief from HOS rules appeared first on FreightWa...

Please help me understand this violation

I am a US driver. I took a 10 hour break starting at 19:38 yesterday. I went on duty at 5:39 today. I had about 20 minutes of US drive time left when I reached the border. At that...

Virginia asks FMCSA for power to extend the validity of expiring CDLs during emergencies

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (VA DMV) asked federal transportation authorities for the authority to extend the validity of Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) during d...

FMCSA gives okay to drive trucks to 14 applicants with seizure history

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) exempted more than a dozen commercial vehicle drivers from epilepsy and seizure disorder rules. FMCSA announced that 14 driv...

Mixing Exempt and Non-Exempt Work? Here’s What Employers Need to Know

A recent opinion letter from the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (WHD), FLSA2026-5, offers a helpful reminder for employers managing exempt classifications — parti...

Changes Proposed in 7k Overtime Law for EMS Providers

In this edition of Fire Law Vlog, Curt and Bill Maccarone discuss proposed legislation before Congress to extend the 7k partial overtime exemption to certain EMS providers in rural...

How the Hours-of-Service Rules Control Truck Accidents!

Truck drivers are vital to the transportation industry, hauling goods nationwide and ensuring that essential products reach their destinations. However, the demanding nature of the...

US Supreme Court Unanimously Holds State-Line Crossing Not Required for FAA's "Transportation Worker" Exemption—Key Ques...

Feds confirm overtime-exempt workers can perform nonexempt roles

DOL has addressed overtime calculation issues several times since the relaunch of its opinion letter program in mid-2025.

10-year 'No Entry' exemption for first 1,000 electric medium-duty trucks under Delhi EV Policy

The exemption means these vehicles will be allowed to operate even during hours when the entry of goods vehicles is restricted due to traffic management measures, major events or p...

Virginia asks FMCSA for power to extend the validity of expiring CDLs during emergencies

Virginia asks FMCSA for power to extend the validity of expiring CDLs during emergencies Virginia asks FMCSA for power to extend the validity of expiring CDLs during emergencies

DACA recipient asks FMCSA for exemption from non-domiciled CDL restrictions

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published an application for exemption from a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient who wants to obtain an...

FMCSA reviews 11 epilepsy waiver requests from commercial drivers 

Eleven truck drivers with histories of epilepsy or seizure disorders are asking federal regulators for exemptions. The post FMCSA reviews 11 epilepsy waiver requests from commercia...