07/22/2026
Three FMCSA rules just changed — and they may simplify a few things for your fleet.
✔ No more self-reporting out-of-state tickets
CDL holders no longer have to manually report out-of-state traffic convictions. States now exchange that information electronically.
✔ The paper ELD manual is no longer required
Drivers do not need to keep a physical copy of the ELD manual in the truck. They still need to know how to operate the device and produce records during a roadside inspection.
✔ Roadside inspection reports only go where requested
Carriers and intermodal equipment providers now only have to submit completed inspection reports to states that specifically request them.
These are final rules effective July 22, 2026 — not proposals.
Also important: FMCSA’s new MOTUS system is now live for registration and authority filings, replacing the older URS, Licensing & Insurance and Portal systems. Portal Company Officials will need to log in with their FMCSA Login.gov credentials and claim their USDOT number.
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