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The Waiver That Came With Instructions

Jul 20, 2026 | Uncategorized

FMCSA’s recent waiver addressing fertilizer shortages in 35 states is notable not because the Agency granted relief, but because of how it was granted. Issued in coordination with USDA, the waiver responds to an urgent fertilizer supply shortfall affecting the agricultural sector during the critical growing season. But the bigger story may be what this waiver says about FMCSA’s evolving approach to regulatory relief. Rather than simply exempting carriers from federal regulations, FMCSA created a customized operating framework with its own driving, rest, recordkeeping, and transition requirements, effectively establishing a temporary set of rules tailored to a specific industry problem.

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Commercial Vehicle Safety Symposium – Register Now

Click this URL to register: https://tinyurl.com/2026CVSS  More information here. Commercial Vehicle Safety Symposium scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Toftrees Golf Resort is attached above. Registration is free but limited to the first 200 responses...

‘White label’ ELD cheater network uncovered in NMFTA research

Alex Lockie Article Summary The National Motor Freight Traffic Association discovered a network of "chameleon ELDs" registered with FMCSA that may enable hours-of-service cheating. Over 1,000 ELDs are self-certified with FMCSA, raising concerns about regulatory...

The GHOSTRUCK Act Raises New Questions About ELD Compliance

Read the GHOSTRUCK Act here:  GHOST TRUCK ACT AIST Consulting What Is the GHOSTRUCK Act? According to the bill’s official description, the legislation would amend federal transportation law to restrict who may edit or annotate ELD records. While the full legislative...

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