Below you will find a collection of very important and current regulatory issues.
Regulatory Notices & OOIDA Comments
To view relevant State or Federal Register rulemaking proceedings and OOIDA comments, click here. Want to learn how to make comments to any Federal Register notice? Click here.
New Medical Certification Requirements
Extension of Certificate Retention Requirements
FMCSA Announces Extension of Paper Medical Certificate Requirement
Hang on to those medical certificates for another year (Land Line Magazine)
State-by-State Instructions Updated May 16, 2013
New! Review a DOT Doctor
Washington State Department of Licensing video explaining requirements
Hours-of-Service
EOBR Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
HOS Regulations as of July 2013
Interstate Truck Driver’s Guide to Hours of Service
CSA: Compliance Safety Accountability
Learn more about the program and what it means for you.
Pre-Employment Screening Program
Follow these easy steps to enroll with the Pre-Employment Screening Program:
- Download the PSP enrollment agreement (PDF).
- Follow the instructions found on page 1
To make a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for a “free” copy from FMCSA of your personal driving records held by the Agency, download each of the following files, fill them out completely and mail to the address contained on the Driver FOIA. You must complete both sections of the Privacy-Waiver form.
Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
- Proposed Rulemaking: Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
- OOIDA Comments in Response to Proposed Rulemaking
Facts About Your TWIC
Helpful hints when applying for your Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Latest TWIC Dashboard from DHS
Information Bulletin for Individuals on Comparability of Threat Assessments
Regulatory Resources
Below is a collection of useful regulatory resources to help you and your operation.
State-by-State Speed Limits
For a chart of maximum speed limits by state, click here.
CARB
Click here for CARB Fact Sheets on their various trucking related regulations.
GAO Studies
To view a library of relevant transportation studies by the GAO, click here.
Leasing Regulations
Your operating lease with a motor carrier is governed by regulation contained in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations – part 376. Read them here.
Have questions regarding your lease? Click here for commonly asked questions.
Lumping Regulations
Title 49 United States Code §14103 (a) and (b) LOADING AND UNLOADING MOTOR VEHICLES
Read the regulations here.
North American Council for Freight Efficiency
Executive Report – 6 x 2 (Dead Axle) Tractors
Executive Report – Wide Base Tires