New FMCSA Hours-of-Service Enforcement Set for July 1 - Work Truck Online
FMCSA will enforce new Hours-of-Service rules starting July 1, requiring mandatory use of Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) and stricter compliance with driving limits.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on July 7, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. All motor carriers and drivers subject to FMCSA HOS regulations should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: July 1. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Trucking / FMCSA Compliance continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
FMCSA begins enforcement of updated HOS rules, including mandatory ELD use and revised driving limits (e.g., 11-hour driving limit, 14-hour on-duty limit, 30-minute break requirement).
Who it affects
All motor carriers and drivers subject to FMCSA HOS regulations
What you must do
Ensure all vehicles have compliant ELDs installed and drivers are trained on new HOS rules and ELD usage.
Deadline
July 1
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