FMCSA Renews Truck Lease Tracking: Keep Those Papers in Order
Published Date: 5/28/2025
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Summary
The FMCSA is renewing its approval to collect info about truck and passenger vehicle leases between carriers. This helps keep track of who’s leasing what and makes sure everyone follows the rules. If you’re a carrier leasing vehicles, get ready to keep your paperwork in check—no big changes or extra costs, just a smooth renewal process.
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Paperwork collection for vehicle leases renewed
The FMCSA is renewing its approval to collect information through an Information Collection Request titled "Lease and Interchange of Vehicles." If you are a carrier that leases vehicles, the agency will continue to collect paperwork documenting leases and interchange activity when the ICR is submitted to OMB for review and approval.
Formal lease requirement for carriers
The regulations require certain for-hire property carriers and certain for-hire and private passenger carriers to have a formal written lease when leasing equipment from other motor carriers. If you operate a carrier that leases equipment, you must maintain a formal lease under these rules.
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