What is expected
The federal regulatory calendar includes additional action involving broker transparency and automatic emergency braking for heavy vehicles. Projected dates can move, and a proposed rule generally begins a process that can include public comments and revisions.
Do not treat a proposal as law
Before changing equipment or contracts, verify whether a final rule has been published, its effective date, which vehicles or transactions it covers, and whether a transition period applies.
Small-fleet checklist
Assign responsibility for monitoring FMCSA, NHTSA and the Federal Register. Keep dated compliance notes and distinguish clearly among an agency agenda, a proposed rule and an enforceable final rule.
Overdrive — Federal Trucking Rulemaking Timeline
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