2026 Trucking Regulatory Agenda The proposed regulation to mandate speed limiters on trucks with a GVWR exceeding 26,000 pounds is being removed. The final regulation mandating automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems for heavy trucks is scheduled for publication this year. NHTSA is still analyzing comments on the potential requirement for side underride guards on trailers. FMCSA plans to implement several provisions of MAP-21 that relate to the Unified Registration System (

FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION – FMCSA DOT safety audits are conducted without prior notice to the trucking company. The auditor may arrive unannounced at the office or perform an online review of safety documents. If your company has any alerts in the CSA safety ratings, ensure that your driver qualification files, drug and alcohol testing records, hours-of-service logs, and vehicle maintenance records are current. Please reach out to our office for assistance