Inspection Bulletins

Active Inspection Bulletins

I - Driver or Vehicle Credentials/Hours of Service

2026-04 – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Hours-of-Service Pilot Programs (PDF) (Created: April 23, 2026)
2026-02 – False Records of Duty Status and Electronic Logging Device Tampering (PDF) (Created April 1, 2026) (French) (PDF) (Spanish) (PDF)
2026-01 – Unified Carrier Registration Agreement Enforcement Bulletin for 2026 Registration Year (PDF) (Created Jan. 1, 2026) (Spanish) (PDF)
2022-03 – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program (PDF) (Revised June 18, 2024) (Spanish) (PDF)
2021-05 – Acceptance of Electronic Documents (PDF) (Revised April 18, 2024) (French) (PDF) (Spanish) (PDF)
2021-04 – Mexican Federal Licenses (PDF) (Revised Sept. 25, 2025) (French) (PDF) (Spanish) (PDF)
2021-03 – Identifying the Motor Carrier (PDF) (Revised Sept. 12, 2024) (French) (PDF) (Spanish) (PDF)
2020-04 – Commercial Driver’s License Queries Should Be Conducted Through CDLIS (PDF) (Revised June 16, 2020) (Spanish) (PDF)
2020-02 – Roadside Examination of Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Status (PDF) (Revised Sept. 25, 2025) (Spanish) (PDF)
2019-04 – Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Under-21 Military CDL Pilot Program (PDF) (Revised June 18, 2024) (Spanish) (PDF)
2017-05 – U.S. Electronic Logging Devices (PDF) (Revised Sept. 21, 2023) (Spanish) (PDF)
2017-04 – Medical Certification Information Available in Nlets (PDF) (Revised Dec. 12, 2019)
2016-01 — Canadian Driver's Licenses and Required Proof of Medical Certification (PDF) (Revised April 27, 2023) (French) (PDF)
2015-04 — Enforcement of Medical Examiner’s Certificate Integration with the Commercial Driver’s License (PDF) (Revised April 23, 2026) (Spanish) (PDF)
2012-06 — Identifying Intermodal Equipment Providers for Intermodal Chassis (PDF) (Revised Sept. 25, 2025)
2012-05 — Automatic On-Board Recording Devices (PDF) (Revised Sept. 28, 2020) (Spanish) (PDF)

II - Brakes

2026-03 – Air Brake System Fittings (PDF) (Created: April 23, 2026) (French) (PDF) (Spanish) (PDF)
2025-03 – Electronic Parking Brake Control Systems (PDF) (Revised June 16, 2026) (French) (PDF) (Spanish) (PDF)
2023-03 – Hill Start Aid/Brake Hold Modes on Power Units (PDF) (Created April 27, 2023) (French) (PDF) (Spanish) (PDF)
2018-04 – Air Disc Brake Inspection (PDF) (Created Sept. 27, 2018) (French) (PDF) (Spanish) (PDF)
2014-02 — Identification of Long Stroke Brake Chambers or Brake Adjustment Limit Markings (PDF) (Revised April 27, 2017) (French) (PDF)(Spanish) (PDF)
2013-02 — Antilock Brake System Inspections (PDF) (Revised May 1, 2025) (French) (PDF) (Spanish) (PDF)
2012-04 (PDF)— (PDF) Hydraulic/Electric/Surge Brake System and Light-Duty Trailer Inspection Procedure (PDF) (Revised April 23, 2026) (French) (PDF) (Spanish) (PDF)
2012-02 — Brake Pedal (Valve and Treadle Assembly) Inspections (PDF)(Revised April 27, 2017) (French) (PDF)
2010-01 — Tractor Protection Systems (PDF) (Revised Sept. 12, 2024) (French) (PDF)(Spanish) (PDF)
2006-01 — Worn Camshaft Bushings (PDF) (Revised April 1, 2024) (French) (PDF) (Spanish) (PDF)

II - Cargo Securement

2025-02 – ExTe Com90 Load Securement (PDF) (Created May 1, 2025) (French) (PDF) (Spanish) (PDF)
2020-05 – Securement of Roll-on/Roll-off, Hook-Lift and Lugger Containers on Vehicles (PDF) (Created Sept. 28, 2020) (French) (PDF) (Spanish) (PDF)
2018-03 – Doleco USA Textile Link Tiedown Assembly (PDF) (Created Sept. 27, 2018) (French) (PDF) (Spanish) (PDF)
2017-02 — Securement of an Intermodal Container on a Container Chassis Vehicle (PDF) (Revised May 1, 2025) (French) (PDF) (Spanish) (PDF)

II - Driveline/Driveshaft

2014-01 — Driveline/Driveshaft Inspections (PDF) (Revised April 1, 2019) (French) (PDF)(Spanish) (PDF)

II - Exhaust

2010-02 — Inspection of Vehicles Equipped with 2007 or Later EPA-Certified Engines (PDF)(Revised April 27, 2017) (French) (PDF) (Spanish) (PDF)

II - Fuels and Electric-Drive Vehicles

2024-02 – Hydrogen Fuel Cell Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections (PDF) (Created Sept. 12, 2024) (French) (PDF) (Spanish) (PDF)
2015-06 — Electric-Drive Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections (PDF) (Revised Sept. 12, 2024) (French) (PDF) (Spanish) (PDF)

II - Steering

2019-02 – 2013-2018 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 Drag Link Assembly Welds (PDF) (Created Aug. 14, 2019) (French) (PDF) (Spanish) (PDF)
2010-03 — Rack and Pinion Steering System Inspection (PDF) (Revised April 1, 2019) (French) (PDF) (Spanish) (PDF)

II - Suspension

2015-05 — Advanced 6 x 2 Tractor Inspections (PDF) (Revised April 27, 2017) (French) (PDF)
2015-03 — Safety Inspection Procedures for Vehicles Equipped with Air Suspension (PDF)(Revised April 27, 2017) (French) (PDF)(Spanish) (PDF)
2015-02 — Safety Procedure for Lift Axle Inspection (PDF) (Revised April 27, 2017) (French) (PDF)

II - Tires

2023-02 – Automatic Tire Inflation and Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (PDF) (Created April 27, 2023) (French) (PDF) (Spanish) (PDF)
2019-03 – Evolving Commercial Vehicle Tire Design Tread Depth Measurement Inspection (PDF) (Created Sept. 26, 2019) (French) (PDF) (Spanish) (PDF)

II - Passenger Carrier/Motorcoach

2022-04 – Passenger Carrier Vehicle Emergency Exit Inspection (PDF) (Revised May 1, 2025) (French) (PDF) (Spanish) (PDF)
2018-02 – Motorcoach Monocoque Frame/Suspension Inspections (PDF) (Revised April 1, 2019) (French) (PDF)
2015-09 — Motorcoach Emergency Roof Hatch Inspections (PDF) (Revised April 27, 2017) (French) (PDF) (Spanish) (PDF)
2015-08 — Advancement in Motorcoach Air Brake Systems (PDF) (Revised April 4, 2019) (French) (PDF) (Spanish) (PDF)
2010-05 — MCI Buses with Detroit Diesel Engines (PDF) (Revised April 27, 2017) (French) (PDF)

III - Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods

2023-04 – Inspector Safety when Inspecting Compressed or Liquid Natural Gas or Hydrogen in Bulk Packages (PDF) (Created June 21, 2023) (Spanish) (PDF) (French) (PDF)
2022-06 – Placards on Flammable and Combustible Liquids (PDF) (Created Dec. 14, 2022)
2022-05 – Dust Caps on 400-Series Low-Pressure Cargo Tanks (PDF) (Updated June 21, 2023) (French) (PDF) (Spanish) (PDF)
2022-02 – Identifying Undeclared Shipments of Lithium Batteries (PDF) (Created July 25, 2022) (Spanish) (PDF)
2021-02 – Transportation of the COVID-19 Vaccine (PDF) (Created Jan. 8, 2021) (French) (PDF) (Spanish) (PDF)
2020-03 – Identifying Undeclared Hazardous Materials Shipments (PDF) (Created Feb. 7, 2020) (Spanish) (PDF)
2017-03 — Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages (PDF) (Created Sept. 21, 2017)
2015-07 — How to Properly Identify Shipper Violations (PDF) (Revised April 27, 2017)

FMCSA Bulletins, Advisories and Guidance

Enforcement Guidance – English Language Proficiency Under 49 CFR § 391.11(b)(2) (PDF) (Created April 2026)
Safety Advisory – Fraudulent Mexican Licencias Federal Conductor (LFCs) and Licencias Federal Digitales de Conductor (LFDs) (PDF) (Created May 2022)
Safety Advisory – Fraud, U.S. Based Motor Carriers Identity Theft, Fraudulent Lease Agreements, Stolen Carrier Identity through Issuance of Temporary Registrations, and Fraudulent Certificates of Insurance (PDF) (Created March 2022)
Training Bulletin – Adjacent Off-Duty Time Included as Part of the Sleeper Berth Period (PDF) (Created December 2021)
Training Bulletin – Air Brake Pushrod Measurement (PDF) (Created March 2013) (Spanish) (PDF)

Inspection Bulletins Repealed and Removed

Enforcement Guidance – English Language Proficiency Under 49 CFR § 391.11(b)(2) (May 2025)
2025-01 – Unified Carrier Registration Agreement Enforcement Bulletin for 2025 Registration Year
2024-01 – Unified Carrier Registration Agreement Enforcement Bulletin for 2024 Registration Year
2023-01 – Unified Carrier Registration Agreement Enforcement Bulletin for 2023 Registration Year
2022-01 – Unified Carrier Registration Agreement Enforcement Bulletin for 2022 Registration Year
2021-01 – Unified Carrier Registration Agreement Enforcement Bulletin for 2021 Registration Year
2020-01 – Unified Carrier Registration Agreement Enforcement Bulletin for 2020 Registration Year
2019-01 – Unified Carrier Registration Agreement Enforcement Bulletin
2018-01 – Unified Carrier Registration Agreement Enforcement Bulletin
2017-01 — Unified Carrier Registration Agreement Enforcement Bulletin
2015-10 — Unified Carrier Registration Agreement Enforcement Bulletin
2013-03 — Driver Possession of a Valid Medical Certificate
2011-03 — Securement of an Intermodal Container on an Intermodal Chassis
2010-07 — Enforcement of Medical Certificate on Passenger Carrying Vehicle Drivers
2007-01 — Express Brake International Inc. – Segmented Brake Linings
2005-01 — Trailer Brake Controller 2005 Ford Super-Duty Vehicles

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 and 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 and 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