FMCSA finalizes removal, amendment of 12 of 18 ‘burdensome’ regs previously identified
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has finalized a set of regulatory changes that remove or amend 12 rules the agency previously flagged as “burdensome.” The action is part of a larger review in which FMCSA had identified 18 regulations for possible rollback or revision.
In practical terms, the final action means certain requirements will either be eliminated entirely or adjusted, depending on the specific rule. FMCSA’s stated goal in taking these steps is to reduce regulatory burden while maintaining safety oversight.
For professional drivers and small carriers, changes like these matter because they can affect paperwork, compliance tasks, and day-to-day operating requirements. When rules are removed or rewritten, it can mean fewer steps to stay compliant or clearer standards that are easier to follow.
The move also provides broader context on how FMCSA is approaching its rulebook: rather than sweeping changes across the board, the agency appears to be working through a defined list of regulations it believes can be streamlined.
FMCSA had previously identified 18 regulations as candidates for removal or amendment. With 12 now finalized, additional items from that list remain outside this completed set of changes.