Active Inspection Bulletins
1 – Driver or Vehicle Credentials/Hours of Service
- 2021-05 – Acceptance of Electronic Documents (Created Sept. 2, 2021) (Français)
- 2021-04 – Mexican Federal Licenses (Created April 29, 2021) (Español) (Français)
- 2021-03 – Identifying the Motor Carrier (Created April 29, 2021) (Español) (Français)
- 2021-01 – Unified Carrier Registration Agreement Enforcement Bulletin for 2021 Registration Year (Created Dec. 16, 2020)
- 2020-04 – Commercial Driver’s License Queries Should Be Conducted Through CDLIS (Revised June 16, 2020) (Español)
- 2020-02 – Roadside Examination of Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Status (Revised April 29, 2021) (Español)
- 2019-04 – Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Under-21 Military CDL Pilot Program (Created Dec. 10, 2019) (Español)
- 2017-05 – U.S. Electronic Logging Devices (Revised Sept. 28, 2020) (Español)
- 2017-04 – Medical Certification Information Available in Nlets (Revised Dec. 12, 2019)
- 2016-01 — Canadian Driver’s Licenses and Required Proof of Medical Certification (Revised Sept. 21, 2017) (Français)
- 2015-04 — Enforcement of Medical Examiner’s Certificate Integration with the Commercial Driver’s License (Revised Sept. 21, 2017)
- 2012-06 — Identifying Intermodal Equipment Providers for Intermodal Chassis (Revised Oct. 22, 2018)
- 2012-05 — Automatic On-Board Recording Devices (Revised Sept. 28, 2020) (Español)
2 – Brakes
- 2018-04 – Air Disc Brake Inspection (Created Sept. 27, 2018) (Français) (Español)
- 2014-02 — Identification of Long Stroke Brake Chambers or Brake Adjustment Limit Markings (Revised April 27, 2017) (Français) (Español)
- 2013-02 — Antilock Brake System Inspections (Revised Sept. 26, 2019) (Français) (Español)
- 2012-04 — Hydraulic Brake System and Trailer Brake Inspection Procedure (Revised Sept. 27, 2018) (Français) (Español)
- 2012-02 — Brake Pedal (Valve and Treadle Assembly) Inspections (Revised April 27, 2017) (Français)
- 2010-01 — Tractor Protection Systems (Revised April 27, 2017) (Français) (Español)
- 2006-01 — Camshaft Bushing (Revised April 27, 2017) (Français)
2 – Cargo Securement
- 2020-05 – Securement of Roll-on/Roll-off, Hook-Lift and Lugger Containers on Vehicles (Created Sept. 28, 2020) (Français) (Español)
- 2018-03 – Doleco USA Textile Link Tiedown Assembly (Created Sept. 27, 2018) (Français) (Español)
- 2017-02 — Securement of an Intermodal Container on a Container Chassis Vehicle (Created April 27, 2017) (Français) (Español)
2 – Driveline/Driveshaft
- 2014-01 — Driveline/Driveshaft Inspections (Revised April 1, 2019) (Français)(Español)
2 – Exhaust
- 2010-02 — Inspection of Vehicles Equipped with 2007 or Later EPA-Certified Engines (Revised April 27, 2017) (Français) (Español)
2 – Fuels and Electric-Drive Vehicles
- 2015-06 — Electric-Drive Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections (Revised April 27, 2017) (Français)
2 – Steering
- 2019-02 – 2013-2018 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 Drag Link Assembly Welds (Created Aug. 14, 2019) (Français) (Español)
- 2010-03 — Rack and Pinion Steering System Inspection (Revised April 1, 2019) (Français) (Español)
2 – Suspension
- 2015-05 — Advanced 6 x 2 Tractor Inspections (Revised April 27, 2017) (Français)
- 2015-03 — Safety Inspection Procedures for Vehicles Equipped with Air Suspension (Revised April 27, 2017) (Français)(Español)
- 2015-02 — Safety Procedure for Lift Axle Inspection (Revised April 27, 2017) (Français)
2 – Tires
- 2019-03 – Evolving Commercial Vehicle Tire Design Tread Depth Measurement Inspection (Created Sept. 26, 2019) (Français) (Español)
2 – Passenger Carrier/Motorcoach
- 2018-02 – Motorcoach Monocoque Frame/Suspension Inspections (Revised April 1, 2019) (Français)
- 2015-09 — Motorcoach Emergency Roof Hatch Inspections (Revised April 27, 2017) (Français) (Español)
- 2015-08 — Advancement in Motorcoach Air Brake Systems (Revised April 4, 2019) (Français) (Español)
- 2010-05 — MCI Buses with Detroit Diesel Engines (Revised April 27, 2017) (Français)
3 – Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods
- 2021-02 – Transportation of the COVID-19 Vaccine (Created Jan. 8, 2021) (Français) (Español)
- 2020-03 – Identifying Undeclared Hazardous Materials Shipments (Created Feb. 7, 2020) (Español)
- 2017-03 — Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages (Created Sept. 21, 2017)
- 2015-07 — How to Properly Identify Shipper Violations (Revised April 27, 2017
FMCSA Bulletins
FMCSA — Air Brake Pushrod Measurement Training Bulletin (Created March 2013) (Español)
FMCSA — Suspended Licenses Training Bulletin (Aspen Changes) (Created July 2012)
Inspection Bulletins Repealed and Removed
2020-01 – Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Agreement Enforcement Bulletin for 2020 Registration Year (Revised 03-26-2020)
2019-01 – Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Agreement Enforcement Bulletin (Revised 03-28-2019)
2018-01 – Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Agreement Enforcement Bulletin (Revised 01-23-2018)
2017-01 — Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Agreement Enforcement Bulletin (Revised 04-27-2017)
2015-10 — Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Agreement Enforcement Bulletin (Revised 01-05-16)
2013-03 — Driver Possession of a Valid Medical Certificate (Revised 11-06-13)
2011-03 — Securement of an Intermodal Container on an Intermodal Chassis (Created 04-14-11)
2010-07 — Enforcement of Medical Certificate on Passenger Carrying Vehicle Drivers (Created 10-27-10)
2007-01 — Express Brake International Inc. – Segmented Brake Linings (Revised 09-15-08)
2005-01 — Trailer Brake Controller [TBC] 2005 Ford SuperDuty Vehicles (Created 01-04-05)
Safety Bulletins Repealed and Removed
2010-04 — Bus Inspection Ramps Use Checklist
2002-05 — Freightliner Air Brake Chamber Hose Leaks
2002-03 — Steering Column to Steering Gear Yoke Coupling
2002-01 — Cargo Securement in Van Trailers
2001-03 — Retroreflective Tape on Cargo Tank Trailers
2001-02 — Ford E350 Econoline Frame Cracks
2001-01 — Freightliner Truck Safety Recall
2000-03 — Muffler Presence & Integrity
2000-02 — Prevost Motor Coach Recall
2000-01 — ArvinMERITOR CamLaster Brake
1997-04 — Bus Inspection Ramps Use Checklist
1997-03 — Wheels in Flight
1997-02 — Proper Placement of CVSA Decals
1997-01 — Air Brake Power Vehicles (Tractors and Trucks)
1996-03 — Carlisle Motion Brake Controls
1995-02 — Measuring Push Rod Travel
1995-01 — Periodic Inspection
Training Bulletins Repealed and Removed
2003-01 — Dual Wheel Out-of-Service Clarification
2003-01 — CMV Inspection/Entering & Resealing Locked Containers
2003-02 — Federal Over-The-Road Bus Exemption
2002-05 — Stacking Policy
2002-04 — Reciprocity Agreement — Medical Fitness Requirements
2002-03 — Level V Inspection Procedure
2002-02 — Missing Tire Tread Sections