FMCSA Renews Brake Inspector Training Exemption Smoothly
Published Date: 9/23/2025
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Summary
FMCSA is renewing a special rule that lets people trained under IANA’s program be official inspectors for intermodal equipment and brakes. This means qualified folks can keep intermodal gear safe without extra hoops. If you work with intermodal equipment, this keeps inspections smooth and on track with no new costs or delays.
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IANA-trained workers qualify for IME inspections
FMCSA renewed an exemption so a person who completes a training program consistent with IANA’s Intermodal Recommended Practices (IRPs) is considered a qualified inspector for the periodic inspection of intermodal equipment (IME). If you work with intermodal equipment, this keeps routine IME inspections allowed under IANA training and helps avoid extra paperwork, costs, or delays.
IANA-trained workers qualify as brake inspectors
FMCSA renewed an exemption so a person who completes a training program consistent with IANA’s Intermodal Recommended Practices (IRPs) is considered a qualified brake inspector for brake system inspection, repair, and maintenance requirements of intermodal equipment (IME). If you perform or manage IME brake work, this keeps brake inspections and maintenance recognized under IANA training without extra hoops or added delays.
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