The trucking industry is facing a wave of regulatory updates in 2025, with new safety rules that every commercial driver should understand. These changes are designed to improve roadway safety, streamline compliance, and strengthen oversight in areas like medical certification, drug and alcohol enforcement, hours of service, and more. Staying informed can help drivers avoid penalties, maintain a valid CDL, and continue operating legally. 1. Medical Certification Goes Digital Beginning June 23, 2025, the Medical Examiner’s Certification Integration Rule requires all certified medical examiners to electronically submit exam results to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) by midnight the day after the exam. FMCSA will then send results directly to each driver’s State Driver Licensing Agency (SDLA). This update eliminates the need for drivers to hand-deliver their medical certificates, reduces paperwork errors, and speeds up processing. Additionally, SDLAs are now mandated to downgrade CDLs and CLPs within… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.
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