Hazmat Firms Must Keep Twice-Daily Driver Check-In Records
Published Date: 11/2/2026
Notice
Summary
The FMCSA is renewing its rule that requires companies transporting hazardous materials to keep track of their shipments by checking in with drivers twice a day. This helps keep everyone safe and ensures records are kept for at least six months. About 1,142 companies will spend around 5 minutes per check-in, with comments due by December 2, 2026.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Estimated Industry Burden: 1,142 Respondents, 799,400 Hours
FMCSA estimates 1,142 motor carriers are subject to this requirement, with each communication taking about 5 minutes and an estimated total annual burden of 799,400 hours (calculated from 9,592,800 trips × 5 minutes ÷ 60). The information collection has OMB Control Number 2126-0030 and an Expiration Date of November 30, 2026.
Two Daily Driver Check‑Ins Required
If you hold a Hazardous Materials Safety Permit, you must implement a communications plan to check in with your drivers at least two times per day to track shipments. FMCSA estimates each check‑in/record takes about 5 minutes.
Records of Time & Location Must Be Kept 6 Months
You must keep a record of each communication that includes the time of the call and the shipment location; those records may be kept by the driver or the company and must be retained, physically or electronically, for at least 6 months at the company's principal place of business or be readily available to employees there.
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