General Regulation

This standard applies to truck tractors with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of greater than 11,793 kilograms (26,000 pounds), and buses with a GVWR greater than 11,793 kilograms (26,000 pounds). However, it does...

Customers and fleets have asked if there are any federal regulations for mud flaps, splash guards, fenders or any other devices that are mounted behind the rearmost wheel of the vehicle.

With vehicles 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or less, a larger number of Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (F/CMVSS) apply. Many of those standards require stringent testing, including...

An advisory committee formed by Congress to advise the Department of Transportation (DOT) — primarily National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — on rear underride regulations for trailers has issued its...

Published for North American Government News NHTSA issued a final rule pursuant to the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, which requires the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) to extend the period...

As an upfitter that occasionally drives vehicles to the customer after completion, what requirements apply to us when our employees deliver the vehicles? Also, do our drivers need a commercial driver’s license?

On Feb. 23, 2024, Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada (ISED) updated and published the following document_ ICES-GEN, Issue 2 — General Requirements for Compliance of Interference-Causing Equipment . This...

The Interim Order Modifying the Operation of the Heavy-duty Vehicle and Engine Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations (Trailer Standards) was approved by the Governor in Council on March 1, 2024, and published in the Canada...

NHTSA issued final rule finalizing minor technical amendments to the test procedures for heavy-duty engines and vehicles to improve accuracy and reduce testing burden. These amendments affect the certification procedures...

NTEA receives calls about maximum carrying capacities for trucks with companies looking to maximize the productivity of their dump trucks and other specialized truck bodies. One area of confusion lies in the fact that...