FMCSA officially withdraws speed limiter rule for heavy trucks - CDLLife
FMCSA has officially withdrawn the proposed speed limiter rule for heavy trucks, meaning no federal mandate to install and set speed limiters will be implemented.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on August 28, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. All motor carriers, owner-operators, and trucking fleets operating heavy trucks in interstate commerce. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not applicable.. 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
The FMCSA has withdrawn the proposed rule that would have required speed limiters on heavy trucks, so there is no new federal compliance obligation.
Who it affects
All motor carriers, owner-operators, and trucking fleets operating heavy trucks in interstate commerce.
What you must do
No immediate action required; continue operating under existing speed and safety regulations.
Deadline
Not applicable.
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