DOT Scrubs 'Water Carriers' from Trucking Safety Regs in Odd Fix
Published Date: 4/30/2026
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Summary
The Department of Transportation fixed a small mistake in a recent rule that removed old mentions of “water carriers” from trucking safety regulations. This correction clears up confusion but doesn’t change any rules or costs. Trucking companies and regulators can keep rolling without missing a beat starting April 30, 2026.
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