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FMCSA Plans Third Stakeholder Day on Its New Registration System
In September 2024, FMCSA scheduled an October meeting on the online system meant to replace its stalled Unified Registration System.
FMCSA Awards $3.5 Million for CDL Training at 27 Schools
In August 2024, FMCSA funded safety training for drivers, with priority for veterans and rural, refugee and underserved communities.
FMCSA Removes Four ELDs From Its Registered List
In July 2024, FMCSA revoked four logging devices and gave carriers 60 days to replace them before drivers faced out-of-service orders.
Canada Strengthens Labour Code Rules Against Misclassifying Drivers
Amendments that took effect in June 2024 presumed federally regulated workers to be employees unless employers proved otherwise, a change aimed partly at Driver Inc.
Ontario Bill Expands MTO Truck Enforcement Powers and Launches Training Review
In May 2024, Ontario introduced legislation giving its transportation enforcement officers new powers and announced a review of commercial driver training.
Alberta Exempts Farmers From MELT and Plans a New Class 1 Pathway
From April 1, 2024, Alberta farmers could get a farm-restricted Class 1 licence without entry-level training, as the province announced plans to replace MELT.
B.C. Raises Maximum Penalties for Trucks That Hit Overpasses
In March 2024, British Columbia let courts impose fines of up to $100,000 and up to 18 months in jail for over-height commercial vehicle violations.
FMCSA Proposes More Flexible CDL Testing Rules
A February 2024 proposal would let applicants test in other states, drop the 14-day permit wait, and let permit holders who passed the skills test drive with a CDL holder aboard.
FMCSA Updates Medical Advisory Criteria and Revives the Medical Examiner's Handbook
In January 2024, FMCSA replaced its guidance for medical examiners who certify CDL drivers and published a new handbook withdrawn since 2015.
FMCSA Seeks Comment on Reviving California and Washington Meal and Rest Break Rules
In December 2023, FMCSA asked for comments on petitions to waive its decisions preempting the two states' break rules for interstate drivers.
FMCSA Finalizes Broker and Freight Forwarder Financial Security Rules
A November 2023 final rule defined allowable trust assets and let FMCSA suspend brokers whose security fell below $75,000.
FMCSA Finalizes Narrower Emergency Exemptions
An October 2023 final rule limited most regional emergency declarations to 14 days of hours-of-service relief.
FMCSA Asks Whether to Rewrite How It Rates Carrier Safety Fitness
An August 2023 advance notice sought input on the Satisfactory, Conditional and Unsatisfactory ratings and on using more inspection data.
British Columbia's Provincial ELD Mandate Takes Effect
From August 1, 2023, B.C. required ELDs for many drivers operating only inside the province, with new fines and a set of exemptions.
Canada Makes Hours-of-Service Violations Ticketable
In July 2023, Ottawa announced set fines of up to $1,000 for drivers and $2,000 for carriers who break federal hours of service rules.
Ontario Funds Free Truck Driver Training for Women and Newcomers
In June 2023, Ontario announced $1.3 million for AZ and DZ training for 54 people from groups underrepresented in trucking.
DOT Adds Oral Fluid Drug Testing for Truck Drivers
A May 2023 final rule let employers choose oral fluid instead of urine for DOT drug tests, once two labs were certified to run them.
Quebec Makes Electronic Logging Devices Mandatory
From April 30, 2023, most heavy vehicles on Quebec roads, including those registered elsewhere, needed a certified ELD.
Manitoba Introduces Bill Aimed at Chameleon Carriers
In March 2023, Manitoba proposed letting regulators look at related operators' records when rating carriers that close and reopen under new names.
FMCSA Proposes Overhaul of CSA's Safety Measurement System
A February 2023 notice proposed new safety categories, 116 violation groups and simpler severity weights for the system FMCSA uses to target carriers.
Canadian Provinces Begin Enforcing the Federal ELD Mandate
From January 1, 2023, provinces started enforcing ELD rules for extra-provincial carriers, but coverage of local carriers and penalties varied by province.
FMCSA Proposes Narrowing Automatic Emergency Exemptions
A December 2022 proposal would have limited most emergency declarations to five days of hours-of-service relief instead of 30 days of relief from nearly all safety rules.
FMCSA Issues Guidance on When Dispatch Services Need Broker Authority
November 2022 interim guidance explained how FMCSA reads the definitions of broker and bona fide agent, including for truck dispatch services.
FMCSA's COVID-19 Hours-of-Service Emergency Declaration Expires
The nationwide COVID-19 relief from driving-time limits, in place since March 2020, ended on October 15, 2022.