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FMCSA Revisits Dormant Rule to Test Truck Safety Knowledge Before Granting Authority
FMCSA is revisiting a rule dormant since 2009 that would require new motor carriers to demonstrate safety knowledge before receiving operating authority, rather than after. The agency targets November 2026 for a supplemental advance notice of proposed rulemaking, potentially reversing a long-standing practice where audits follow months after carriers start hauling freight.
Jul 26, 2026 1 source