Update on Relevant Regulations for the US Trucking Industry

Update on Pending Rules of Interest

Electronic logging devices (ELDs) – publication is schedule for January 29. FMCSA anticipates that the rule will receive clearance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) today. 

Safety Fitness Determination (SFD) – slated for publication in August.

Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse – publication expected on January 31. The rule is currently under review at OMB.

DVIR Final Rule – publication expected November 6.

MAP-21 Enhancements to the Unified Registration System NPRM – publication scheduled for August 19.

MAP-21 Prohibition of Coercion – rule sent to OMB January 9. Publication scheduled for April 23.

 Heavy Vehicle Speed Limiters – NPRM schedule for publication June 7.

MAP-21 Motorcoach Rollover Structural Integrity – NPMR delayed about 2 months, publication now set for April 27.

MAP-21 Electronic Stability Control Systems – Final Rule scheduled for publication July 31.