Regulatory Update – February 16, 2024

February 16, 2024

Update on Relevant U.S. Regulations

FMCSA Requests Comments on Application for Certificate of Registration for Foreign Motor Carriers and Foreign Motor Private Carriers ICR
On Feb. 16, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)  comments on the Application for Certificate of Registration for Foreign Motor Carriers and Foreign Motor Private Carriers information collection request (ICR). Foreign for-hire and private motor carriers are required to file an application if they wish to register to transport property within municipalities in the United States on the U.S.-Mexico international border or within the commercial zones of such municipalities. Comments are due by April 16.

FMCSA Requests Comments on Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery ICR
On Feb. 16, FMCSA  comments on the Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery ICR, which allows for ongoing, collaborative and actionable communication between FMCSA and its customers and stakeholders. Feedback may also contribute directly to the improvement of program management. Comments are due by April 16.

FMCSA Requests Comments on Impact of Driver Detention Time on Safety and Operations ICR
On Feb. 16, FMCSA  comments on the Impact of Driver Detention Time on Safety and Operations ICR. This research study will collect data on commercial motor vehicle (CMV) driver detention time representative of the major segments of the motor carrier industry, analyze that data to determine the frequency and severity of detention time, and assess the utility of existing intelligent transportation systems solutions to measure detention time. Comments are due by March 18.

FMCSA Requests Comments on Truck Leasing Terms and Conditions
On Feb. 16, FMCSA  comments and information to assist the agency’s Truck Leasing Task Force (TLTF) in reviewing such leases to identify terms and conditions that may be unfair to drivers. The TLTF is tasked with examining the terms, conditions and equitability of common truck leasing arrangements, particularly as they impact owner-operators and trucking businesses subject to such agreements. Comments are due by March 18.

U.S. DOT Announces Upcoming DOT Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking Meeting
On Feb. 13, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)  a virtual meeting of the U.S. DOT Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking which will be held March 13. Pre-registration is required, and those interested in attending should email their name and affiliation to  by March 5.

U.S. DOT Requests Comments on Updates to Department-wide Learning Agenda
On Feb. 13, the U.S. DOT  comments on the Department-wide Learning Agenda for Fiscal Years 2022-2026 (Learning Agenda). The U.S. DOT seeks public input regarding potential updates to the published Learning Agenda. Comments are requested by April 9.

FHWA Requests Comments on Truck Parking Facilities ICR
On Feb. 12, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)  comments on the U.S. DOT Survey and Comparative Assessment of Truck Parking Facilities. The goal of the survey is to evaluate the capability of the states to provide adequate parking and rest facilities for CMVs engaged in interstate transportation. Comments are due by April 12.

U.S. DOT Publishes Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions
On Feb. 9, the U.S. DOT  the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions (Regulatory Agenda). The Regulatory Agenda is a semiannual summary of all current and projected rulemakings, reviews of existing regulations, and completed rulemaking actions of the U.S. DOT. The Regulatory Agenda provides information about the agency’s planned regulatory activity for the next 12 months.

FMCSA Requests Information on Efforts to Study Sexual Assault and Harassment in the CMV Industry
On Feb. 8, FMCSA  information on efforts to study and quantify the prevalence and severity of sexual assault and sexual harassment experienced across the CMV industry. FMCSA specifically seeks information on how to best approach this study holistically in terms of statistical sampling, study design and administering the appropriate data collection efforts. Comments are due by March 11.

Update on Exemptions

FMCSA Announces Final Decision Granting MPAA ELD Exemption
On Feb. 15, FMCSA  its final decision to renew the Motion Picture Association of America’s (MPAA) five-year exemption from the electronic logging device (ELD) requirements for all CMV drivers providing transportation to or from a theatrical or television motion picture production site. Drivers will still be required to complete paper records of duty status. The exemption is effective Jan. 19, 2023, through Jan. 19, 2028.

CVSA Active Exemption Tracker
CVSA maintains a  issued by FMCSA. The exemption tracker can be found at cvsa.org under the “Inspections” tab at the top of the page.

Other Items of Interest

NHTSA Announces Grant for States to Upgrade Data Collection Systems
On Feb. 5, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)  the application for grants for states to upgrade and standardize state crash data systems to enable full electronic data transfer to NHTSA. The program will also enable intrastate data sharing and improve the accuracy, timeliness and accessibility of fatality data, including data about pedestrians, cyclists and other vulnerable road users. The agency set aside $350 million for the grants, which are open to all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands and the Secretary of the Interior, acting on behalf of Native American tribes.  are due by May 1.